Matching a inflatable rigid Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 against a foldable Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 at 7,9 ft versus Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010 at 10,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010 tips the scales at 221 lbs — 172 lbs less than the Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 at 49 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 6 hp for the Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 and 10 hp for the Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 22 lbs per hp for the Walker Bay Console 310 DLX 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.

The Walker Bay Air Floor 2013 has a documented top speed of 13 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.