New Stowaway - Portable Inflatable Dinghy
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5 Year Global Warranty
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Dispatched in 1-3 days from New Zealand
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Certified For European Waters
Shipping
Orders are usually prepared and dispatched within 1–3 working days.
Until our European base is operational in 2026, all orders are shipped directly from New Zealand with full door-to-door tracking.
Delivery to most European destinations typically takes around 3 weeks, depending on location and local customs processing.
Please note: Our EU website can only sell within the European Union only. If you’re based in a non-EU country (e.g. the UK, Norway, or Switzerland), please contact our team and we’ll arrange an individual quote via our New Zealand facility.
Customs & Fees
Orders shipped to Europe or the UK are currently dispatched from New Zealand.
This means import VAT and customs duties may apply upon arrival in your country until our European fulfilment centre launches in 2026.
Our carriers (FedEx/DHL) manage the customs process and will contact you directly to arrange payment of any import fees before delivery. Please ensure you're reachable during shipping so delivery isn't delayed.
For assistance or more details, please contact us.
Welcome to True Kit Europe
Discover our range of Inflatable Catamarans - expertly designed and built for adventure.
Get ready for 2026, when we launch our European distribution centre. Until then, all orders are shipped directly from New Zealand.
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THE TRUELY TINY STOWAWAY
Meet The Stowaway. Our lightest and most portable boat ever. The 2.7m tender that you can hide in the lazerette, take on the plane or fit on the front seat of your car. Tipping the scales at a lightweight 14kg yet with enough volume that you can really load it up when you need to. The Stowaway has been designed for effortless rowing with the same great catamaran platform of all our boats. This catamaran platform also provides the stability needed when climbing in and out of the dinghy - none of that tippy feeling that you are used to. Of course, The Stowaway uses the familiar True Kit standards of Valmex® fabric, thermo-welded seams and Valmex® non-slip deck covering.
All Stowaways are Cool Grey colour.
All True Kit inflatable boats are designed to be packed down and travelled with. We use the finest German-made fabrics that are flexible and durable to be folded and unfolded again and again. Because our boats are so portable, you can take one anywhere.
The seam can be an inflatable boat's Achilles Heel - or the strongest part. We choose to thermo-weld the seams on our boats to create the strongest bond available (a permanent mechanical bond). A welded seam on a True Kit inflatable actually becomes stronger than the fabric itself. Don't settle for glued seams.
True Kit partner with Railblaza to bring you the Ribports installed on the tubes of every True Kit. You can clip in oars, rod holders, lights and many other fittings into these ports.
Quality and durability were uppermost in our minds when we were choosing the materials for the True Kit range. After extensive research and testing we chose the world’s leading, premium fabric for inflatable boats - Valmex® by Mehler Germany.
•Mehler has over 60 years’ experience in the development of textiles
•Mehler uses the most advanced technology to ensure their high quality, German made textiles are longer lasting
•The Valmex® fabric demonstrates superior flexibility, elasticity, airtightness and resistance against mechanical damage and UV
•Valmex® is recyclable
•Manufactured in Germany under the internationally recognised standard of quality: ISO 9001:2008
Experience what we call "stand up stability". The nature of inflatable catamarans means all the buoyancy is on the outside. This provides an incredibly stable platform for stepping in and out of the dinghy.
TRUE KIT STOWAWAY SPECIFICATIONS
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Model
Stowaway 270
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Colour Options
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Performance
length
270cm/8'10"
weight
17kg/37lbs
packed-down
Boat Bag 72cm x 42cm x 20cm (28" x 16" x 8") beam
142cm,/4'8"
max outboard
Human Powered
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Capacity
350kg/771lbs
Seats Supplied
2
Inside Beam
60cm/24"
Tube Diameter
42cm/17"
Transom Spec
No Transom
Scupper System
No Scupper
Floor
High Pressure Air
Air Chambers
2+1
Shaft Length
Short
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We offer a Global 5 year limited warranty on new boats. Warranty terms can be found in the Warranty page on our website True Kit Warranty. Boats built with Valmex® 20 years ago can still be seen zipping around demonstrating exceptionally long life expectancy. |
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"The stowaway is so much fun to row and probably quicker getting to the beach too? At least lifting an outboard is not really fun." - Andrew Peacocke
Less Fuel
More Load
Tows Well
KEY COMPONENTS IN EVERY TRUE KIT
Premium Valmex® fabric
Dedicated to true quality, we only use German-made UV-resistant Valmex®.
Precision thermo-welded seams
Welded, not glued, creating an unbreakable bond built to outperform and outlast the competition.
Ultra rigid AirDeck
High Pressure Airdeck with thermo-welded seams for durability and Valmex® SkidProof covering for safety and grip underfoot.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
What's in the box?
With your Stowaway, you will get:
Boat
Floor
Aluminium Seat
2-piece Aluminium Oar Set
Boat Bags
True Kit Bravo Hand Pump
Repair Kit
Is it ok to fold and unfold the boat multiple times?
Yes. We specifically designed our entire True Kit range with folding the boats up in mind. This is one of the reasons we use the highest quality fabrics and construction available. Cheaper fabrics lose their flexibility and durability over time compared to Valmex® which maintains its suppleness over years of use.
Why should I choose a True Kit over another inflatable brand?
When you choose a True Kit inflatable, you know you are buying a quality product, designed by boaties, for boaties. With all the noise out there on the internet, we know the decision can be difficult, so let’s look at what sets True Kit apart.
Each True Kit inflatable is a unique design of ours. At True Kit we design and test every model in our home waters in New Zealand. We manufacture our boats out of the best available materials using the best technology and systems available and we sell the boats directly to you. In short, we bring you the best inflatable boat at the best value. The people behind True Kit have been around boats all their lives, they use boats on a daily basis, and they bring this experience to every boat sold. If you are comparing a True Kit boat to another brand of inflatable boat, make sure you read this detailed article Why True Kit are the best
What guarantee do you offer?
We offer a 5 year limited warranty on new boats. Warranty terms can be found in the Warranty page on our website True Kit Warranty. Boats built with Valmex® 20 years ago can still be seen zipping around demonstrating exceptionally long life expectancy.
Please read our frequently asked questions to find out more.
Enjoy a simple purchase experience Directly from True Kit, where all our inflatable catamarans come directly from us to your doorstep, ensuring you benefit from expert advice and substantial savings. By eliminating middlemen, we offer lower prices but also a closer connection to the brand that crafts your boat. Our direct-to-customer approach guarantees personalized service enhancing your buying experience with expert insights and exclusive benefits.
We stand behind the quality and durability of our inflatable catamarans because all our boats go through a rigorous testing protocol. That's why we offer an industry-leading Global 5-year warranty on all our boats. Enjoy long-term peace of mind anywhere in the world with every purchase, knowing that your True Kit is built to last and protected by our comprehensive warranty coverage.
At True Kit we commit to dispatching your order in 1-3 business days. Until 2026, your order will be shipped from New Zealand. You will receive tracking notifications as soon as your order is on its way. Our aim is to help get you out on the water as soon as possible.
