Head to head
Poseidon Blu Water 170 vs ZAR Formenti mini AIR
The Poseidon Blu Water 170 is 2.1m (7ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Poseidon Blu Water 170 is 2.1m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Poseidon Blu Water 170 | ZAR Formenti mini AIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.10m | 3.00m overall (mini AIR 10) |
| Weight | 500kg | 42kg bare hull |
| Beam | 2.17m | - |
| Passenger capacity | 7 | - |
| Standard outboard | Honda BF50 LRTU (30-80HP range) | - |
| Fuel tank | 60 litre integral tank | - |
| Capacity | - | 5 people, 500kg max load |
| Tube diameter | - | 44cm |
| Max engine power | - | 20hp (14.71kW) |
Sources: Poseidon Blu Water 170, ZAR Formenti mini AIR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Blu Water 170 if...
- you want one that is 2.1m (7ft) longer
A compact five-metre day boat aimed at buyers wanting a simple, towable boat for fishing or pottering along the coast. It is sold with a Honda outboard already fitted and can take a bigger engine if more speed is wanted.
Listed by
- Boatsmart - Southampton, Swanwick
Buy or hire the mini AIR if...
A light, packable inflatable tender aimed at yacht owners needing a dinghy that stows easily rather than a standalone leisure boat. Its low weight and small size suit ferrying people and gear from a moored yacht rather than open-water use on its own.
Listed by
- Boatsmart - Southampton, Swanwick
Common questions
What is the difference between the Poseidon Blu Water 170 and the ZAR Formenti mini AIR?
The Poseidon Blu Water 170 is 2.1m (7ft) longer. The Poseidon Blu Water 170 is a small centre-console day boat for leisure use, fishing or beach hopping; the ZAR Formenti mini AIR is a aluminium-hull inflatable tender and dinghy range.
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