Description
xMarine Life Inflatable Play Centre with Shark Slide, Lighthouse Sprayer and Fishing Game
A shark shaped slide runs into a 56.5 in pool with a striped lighthouse spraying water across it. The manufacturer rates it for two to three children aged 2 to 6, at 33 to 66 lb each, and it holds 43 gallons.
Ages 2 to 6Shark shaped slideLighthouse sprayer43 gallon capacityFishing game
What this is and is not
It is a paddling pool, not a bounce house
It sits in the same category as the blower inflated water parks, but it works nothing like them. There is no fan, no anchoring and no bounce surface, and the age band is 2 to 6 rather than 3 to 12.
What that changes
Inflation is by pump, which is not supplied, and once it is up nothing runs. The manufacturer asks that it is not installed over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface. The water is the hazard here rather than the structure, and an adult has to be with children the whole time they are in it.
A small spray pool with a slide, a sprayer and two games, for the youngest end of this category.
The measured size
74 in by 60.5 in overall and 23 in tall at the lighthouse. The pool itself is 56.5 in by 46 in at 7.5 in deep, and the shark slide is a separate 39 in by 18 in piece standing 10.5 in.
Five things on a small pool
A fishing game with floating fish and a scoop, a steering console on the rim, a lighthouse that sprays from a hose connection, and the shark slide. For a 2 to 6 year old that is more to do than a plain pool.
The numbers they publish
Ages 2 to 6, two to three users, 33 to 66 lb each and 43 gallons of water. Those are the manufacturer's figures. An adult has to be watching the whole time children are in it.
Where it can go
The manufacturer's note is on the panel itself: do not install over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface. A garden hose fills the pool and feeds the lighthouse sprayer.
What is on this pool
Shark shaped slide
39 in by 18 in and 10.5 in high, a separate piece that sits at the pool edge.
Lighthouse sprayer
Connects to a garden hose and sprays across the water.
56.5 by 46 in pool
7.5 in deep, holding 43 gallons on the manufacturer's figure.
Fishing game
Floating fish and a scoop, supplied with the pool.
Steering console
A wheel on the rim, which is what the yellow piece in the photographs is.
Ages 2 to 6
Two to three users at 33 to 66 lb each, on the maker's own figures.
Specifications
| Play features | Shark shaped slide, large splash pool, lighthouse with water sprayer, fishing game, steering console |
|---|---|
| Suitable age | 2 to 6 years (manufacturer stated) |
| Recommended users | 2 to 3 (manufacturer stated) |
| Individual weight limit | 33 to 66 lb (manufacturer stated) |
| Water capacity | 43 gallons |
| Overall dimensions | 74 in x 60.5 in x 23 in |
| Pool | 56.5 in x 46 in, 7.5 in deep |
| Slide | 39 in x 18 in, 10.5 in high |
| Material | High quality PVC, described by the maker as wear resistant, tear resistant, sun protective, waterproof and puncture resistant |
| Surface | Not to be installed over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface (manufacturer stated) |
| Inflation | By pump, which is not included. This is not a blower inflatable. |
What the manufacturer limits
How it compares
Where a small spray pool sits against the blower inflated parks in this category. General category guidance, not lab testing.
| This pool | A blower inflated water park | A garden sprinkler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | Pump, not included | Electric blower, running throughout | None |
| Something running during play | No | Yes, the fan | Yes, the tap |
| Suitable age | 2 to 6 years | Usually 3 to 12 | Any |
| Ground stakes | None | 4 to 12 | No |
| Surface | Grass or soft ground only | Grass, or a tarp on hard ground | Any |
Shipping
Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Returns
Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.
Warranty
Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.
Price match
A lower price on the same item at a Canadian retailer is matched. Send the link and we will do it. Compare like for like: this listing is the pool, the slide and the toys the manufacturer packs with it, and a cheaper listing that leaves any of those out is a different product.
Who is this perfect for?
Two to six year olds
The maker's band, with 33 to 66 lb per child and two to three at a time. It is aimed lower than most of this category.
Small lawns
74 in by 60.5 in is about 6 ft by 5 ft. It needs grass or another soft level surface rather than a patio.
Households without a blower
Nothing here needs an electric fan. A pump inflates it and it holds its own air, though the pump is not supplied.
What we stand behind
- Suitable age is 2 to 6 years, as printed on the manufacturer's own panel. We do not widen it.
- The manufacturer's stated limits are 2 to 3 users at a time, a 33 to 66 lb limit per child. Counting heads is part of using it.
- An adult has to be watching the whole time children are on it, and in the water. This is never a leave-them-to-it toy.
- This is not a blower inflatable. The manufacturer's own setup panel says to inflate it with a pump, which is not included, stop at about 90 percent, then close the valve. Nothing keeps running while children play, so there is no fan to fail, but there is also no structure holding its shape by air pressure.
- Pack it away dry. Industry guidance is to run the blower 2 to 4 more hours after the outside feels dry, because mould can start inside a damp roll within 24 to 48 hours in warm weather.
- The manufacturer prints a warning on their own setup panel: do not install the pool over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface. Grass or another soft, level surface is what they ask for.
Frequently asked questions
What age is it for?
2 to 6 years on the manufacturer's badge panel, with two to three users at a time and an individual weight limit of 33 to 66 lb.
How much water does it hold?
43 gallons, on the manufacturer's own figure. The pool is 7.5 in deep.
Does it need a blower?
No. It inflates with a pump, which is not included, and nothing runs while children are playing.
Where can it be set up?
On grass or another soft, level surface. The manufacturer prints a warning not to install it over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface.
What is in the box?
The pool, the shark shaped slide, the fishing game pieces and the lighthouse sprayer. No pump is supplied.
How should it be stored?
Completely dry. Damp PVC rolled away can develop mould within 24 to 48 hours in warm conditions, so let it dry fully before it goes in a bag.
Shipping & Return
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