True Kit Boats: The Perfect Flood Rescue & Emergency Response Solution

When floodwaters rise, every second counts. Rescue teams need equipment they can depend on, boats that are fast to deploy, light to handle, and capable of operating safely in unpredictable, debris-filled environments. This is exactly where True Kit inflatable catamarans excel.

1. Lightweight and Easy to Deploy - When Speed Matters Most

True Kit Boats are designed to be folded and inflated as many times as you desire.

For flood response teams, this means:

Quick launch times - no need for trailers or ramps, paired with our QuickLok Dinghy Launching Wheels, our boats can be launched fast and in an array of difficult locations.
Compact storage - fits easily in rescue vehicles, helicopters, or on top of 4WDs. They can stay hidden away in storage, not taking up too much space - but always ready! A small storage area could easily house 10 Discovery's for a fire department or other flood rescue operator.
One-person carry and setup - True Kit boats can be inflated and ready for action in minutes.

Even our largest models can be carried and launched by just one or two rescuers perfect for reaching areas where access is difficult or impossible with traditional aluminium or rigid-hull boat

Because flood response and disaster zones often feature unpredictable and constantly changing terrain, having a lightweight boat is crucial. The lightweight construction of True Kit boats allows responders to easily carry or wheel them over obstacles such as debris, riverbanks, or extreme shallow sections. Ensuring quick, efficient access to affected areas where every second counts.

2. Exceptional Stability and Load Capacity

In flood conditions, rescuers often face unstable, fast-moving, or shallow water. True Kit’s catamaran hull design provides outstanding stability on turbulent surfaces and distributes weight evenly across two tubes which is essential for safely carrying people, pets, or emergency supplies.

Key benefits include:

Stable platform & Open Bow on the Discovery - ideal for pulling tired people from the water onto the boat
Reduced risk of capsizing in rough or flowing conditions.
Large, open deck space for patients, stretchers, or gear.
High weight capacity relative to the boat’s size and weight. The Discovery 400 is just 48kg (Hull + Floor) and has a load capacity 700kg.

The twin-hull design also means less drag so the boats plane quickly, even under heavy load, with smaller outboards.

3. Built Tough for Harsh Conditions

Flood environments can be brutal, full of floating debris, submerged obstacles, and muddy shallows can destroy lesser boats. While no foldable inflatable boat is indestructible, True Kit boats are always on the forefront of innovation, ensuring we use only the best materials and manufacturing techniques to deliver robust trustworthy boats.

Features that make True Kit ideal for emergency service use:

Thermo-Welded seams for unmatched durability and leak resistance. Eliminates glued seams (a common failure point) and ensures complete air-tight integrity under extreme stress.
Ultra strong folded aluminum transom for superior rigidity and great power transfer from the motor.
High-pressure drop-stitch floor for rigidity and strength under load.
Tough, German made Valmex fabric resistant to punctures and abrasion.
Reinforced hull protection on the very bottom of the pontoons to handle rocks, branches, and flood debris.
The Discovery Range has 5 separate air chambers.
The open grate drainage system on the Discovery 330 and 400 make it a swamp proof design. It can drain a full boat of water in seconds!

These are the same features that make True Kit boats popular with adventurers, divers, and rescue professionals all over the world.

4. Versatility for Any Situation

Whether it’s a flood, a coastal evacuation, or search-and-rescue on lakes and rivers, True Kit boats can adapt to any task. Our models can be powered by:

Small petrol or electric outboards for easy transport and portability.
Large petrol outboards for fast rapid response.
Human powered with oars for scenarios where an outboard isn't possible or wanted.

Because they’re portable and compact, multiple boats can be carried to a site, providing flexibility and redundancy for teams working across different zones.

5. Proven Design, Trusted Worldwide

True Kit boats are already being used by emergency and rescue services, coastguards, and environmental agencies across the world. They’ve proven themselves in everything from calm lakes to stormy seas and now, increasingly, in flood rescue operations where reliability can mean the difference between life and death.

Our New Zealand-designed boats are built with a focus on safety, durability, and performance in the real world. When you’re dealing with unpredictable floodwaters, you need equipment that’s ready to perform under pressure and that’s what True Kit delivers.