True Kit Navigator - Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender
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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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EXPERIENCE THE NAVIGATOR YACHT TENDER
We strive to keep the weight out of our inflatable boat range to make our dinghies manageable by anyone. Carrying and rowing these boats is a breeze, and for our larger designs we have our exclusive QuickLok Dingy Launching Wheels.
Whether you are using your True Kit as a tender and need to pull it onboard the mothership, or your True Kit is the water-going extension of your caravan, keeping it light is critical. The secret is in our thermo-welded seams and superior fabrics, which help us to remove all unnecessary weight from the boat.
Have you ever had that tippy feeling climbing in and out of a dinghy? 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.
The Discovery inflatable catamaran hull has significantly less drag than a typical deep-v hull. This allows for much smaller, lighter, more affordable and more fuel-efficient outboard engines. You need less horsepower to enjoy a thrilling ride!
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.
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
The transom is the transfer unit between the outboard engine and the boat. We have created an incredibly stiff, lightweight aluminium transom using unique design and quality materials. The triple fold provides strength and direct power transfer from the engine to the boat while also being very light. The whole transom is finished to super yacht level with the AkzoNobel powercoat system.
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 possible (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 Navigator - Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender
- Railblaza Sideports - Workshop Installation
- QuickLok Dinghy Launching Wheels (Self-Installation)
COMPARE OUR NAVIGATORS
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Model
Navigator 250
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Model
Navigator 300
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| Colour Options |
Colour Options
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Colour Options
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| Performance |
Performance
length
250cm/8'3"
weight
24kg/53lbs
packed-down
Boat Bag 80cm x 60cm x 25cm (31" x 24" x 10") beam
142cm/56"
max outboard
6
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Performance
length
300cm/9'10"
weight
31kg/68lbs
packed-down
Boat Bag 105cm x 60cm x 30cm (41" x 24" x 12") beam
155cm/61"
max outboard
10
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Capacity
350kg/772lbs
Seats Supplied
1 (1 seat position)
Inside Beam
60cm/24"
Tube Diameter
42cm/17"
Transom Spec
Aluminium
Scupper System
Shutoff Valve
Floor
High Pressure Air
Air Chambers
3+1
Shaft Length
Short
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Capacity
500kg/1102lbs
Seats Supplied
2 (2 seat positions)
Inside Beam
60cm/24"
Tube Diameter
46cm/18"
Transom Spec
Aluminium
Scupper System
Shutoff Value
Floor
High Pressure Air
Air Chambers
3+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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"Awesome dinghy. So light & stable & fits perfectly on the roof of the Rayglass 2800." - Mark Irvine
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
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 air deck with thermo-welded seams - providing that important rigidity to your True Kit.
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.
PERFECT FOR ALL ADVENTURES
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
What's in the box?
With your Navigator, you'll get:
Boat
Floor
Aluminium Seat(s)
2-piece Aluminium Oar Set
Boat Bags
True Kit Bravo Hand Pump
Repair Kit
What's the difference between the Navigator and Discovery models?
Both boats share exactly the same materials and construction methods. The designs also share a similar catamaran platform which offers superior stability and performance when compared to conventionally designed inflatables. The main difference is in the bow section. The Navigator is primarily designed for yacht tender purposes and has a high volume tube running all the way around the bow. This means you can load the dinghy up with more people and gear and have them close to the bow. The Discovery has parallel tubes which are tapered towards the bow. This creates less volume in the bow area which increases performance and also allows the bow to be pushed close to the water when weight is placed there. This unique design feature is great for swimmers and divers boarding the boat from the water, it is much easier than climbing up over the side tubes.
Do the Navigator tenders row well?
Our customers are always surprised at how well our boats row. While they haven’t all been specifically designed for rowing (except the Stowaway), the low drag platform and lightweight construction make them a breeze to row. The catamaran design also helps the boats to track well compared to many other flat bottomed boats.
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.
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