True Kit Discovery - Inflatable Catamaran Landing Craft

¥289,800
Size: 2.8m
Colour: CoolGrey
  • 5 Year Warranty
  • Order Ship in 1-3 Days
  • Direct From True Kit to you.
Shipping

A standard order is prepared and dispatched within 1-3 working days. No matter where you are in the world, our door-to-door shipping service brings your order straight to your doorstep. While shipping timeframes may vary, delivery typically ranges from 1-2 weeks.

Customs & Fees

All orders from outside New Zealand will incur standard customs duties and fees upon arrival in your country. Our shipment providers (FedEx/DHL) will assist with customs clearance and collection of duties. Please ensure you are available for communications during this shipping time.

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THE DISCOVERY ADVANTAGE

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catamaran efficiency
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aluminium transom
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lightweight
Icon for portability of a True Kit inflatable
PORTABLE
Icon for the thermo welded seams on a True Kit inflatable
thermo-welded seams
Icon for the Railblaza Ribports on a True Kit inflatable
railblaza fittings
Icon for the Valmex fabric used on a True Kit inflatable
valmex fabric
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catamaran stability
catamaran efficiency

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

True Kit Discovery 330 in light grey cruising
aluminium transom

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.

Line drawing of an aluminium True Kit transom showing all the features
lightweight

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.

True Kit Navigator being carried by one person demonstrating the lightweight nature
PORTABLE

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.

True Kit inflatables are easily handled in the bag - they are so portable
thermo-welded seams

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.

Thermo welded seams on a True Kit inflatable boat
railblaza fittings

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.

Oar in Ribports on True Kit inflatables
valmex fabric

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

Thermo-welding inflatable boat seams
catamaran stability

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.

Standing up in a True Kit inflatable catamaran is easy - demonstration
inflatable catamaran landing craft - True Kit Discovery - fast planing design
Our world leading inflatable catamaran will tick all the boxes for your needs. These boats are "adventure ready".
QuickLok Dinghy Launching Wheels - Installed | True Kit
Let our QuickLok Dinghy Wheels help you transport your boat easily over beaches or up and down the boat ramp. Clip them on or off in seconds for supreme convenience.
Bridle Handle for Discovery | True Kit
Our hand-made Bridle Bow Handles make pulling the Discovery along the beach a breeze. The also make a perfect towing and anchoring point.
2 Railblaza Sideports - Installed by True Kit | True Kit
Enjoy the versatile Railblaza Sideports installed in our workshop. Use for clipping in Rod Holders, Navigation Lights, Cup Holders or any Railblaza fitting.
inflatable catamaran landing craft - True Kit Discovery - fast planing design
QuickLok Dinghy Launching Wheels - Installed | True Kit
Bridle Handle for Discovery | True Kit
2 Railblaza Sideports - Installed by True Kit | True Kit
The Discovery Package
Experience the perfect True Kit Discovery set-up, with all the accessories you will need.
INCLUDES -
  • True Kit Discovery - Inflatable Catamaran Landing Craft
  • QuickLok Dinghy Launching Wheels - Workshop Installation
  • Bridle Handle for Discovery
  • Railblaza Sideports - Workshop Installation

Choose between the True Kit Discoverys

Compare between the different sizes of our Discovery inflatable catamaran range
Models
Model
True Kit Discovery 280
discovery 280
Model
True Kit Discovery 330
discovery 330
Model
True Kit Discovery 400
discovery 400
Colour Options
Colour Options
Colour Options
Colour Options
Performance
Performance
length
280cm/9'2"
weight
31kg/68lbs
packed-down

Boat Bag

100cm x 65cm x 35cm

(39" x 26" x 14")

beam
150cm/59"
max outboard
8
Performance
length
330cm/10'9"
weight
36kg/79lbs
packed-down

Boat Bag

105cm x 70cm x 35cm

(41" x 27" x 14")

beam
165cm/65"
max outboard
15
Performance
length
400cm/13'1"
weight
45kg/99lbs
packed-down

Boat Bag

105cm x 70cm x 40cm

(41" x 27" x 16")

beam
180cm/71"
max outboard
20
Additional Specs
Capacity
360kg/794lbs
Seats Supplied
1 (1 seat position)
Inside Beam
60cm/2'
Tube Diameter
46cm/18"
Transom Spec
Aluminium
Scupper System
Shutoff Value
Floor
High Pressure Air
Air Chambers
4+1
Shaft Length
Short
Capacity
500kg/1100lbs
Seats Supplied
2
Inside Beam
69cm/27"
Tube Diameter
48cm/19"
Transom Spec
Aluminium
Scupper System
RapidDrain
Floor
High Pressure Air
Air Chambers
4+1
Shaft Length
Short
Capacity
700kg/1543lbs
Seats Supplied
2
Inside Beam
76cm/30"
Tube Diameter
50cm/20"
Transom Spec
Aluminium
Scupper System
RapidDrain
Floor
High Pressure Air
Air Chambers
4+1
Shaft Length
Short
Warranty

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.

True Kit Discovery lines drawing with features

It has that joy-ride, hair-in-the-wind experience that leaves you wanting to get out in the boat all the time.

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.

True Kit sells all its products directly to its customers for a great customer experience
Direct From True Kit
True Kit offers a 5 year warranty on it's inflatable boats
5 Year Warranty
True Kit dispatches order quickly in 1-3 days.
Dispatched in 1-3 Days

Enjoy a seamless purchase experience with True Kit Direct. With our new base in Ft. Lauderdale, we offer expert advice, lower prices, and a closer connection to the brand. Our direct-to-customer approach ensures personalized service and exclusive benefits, enhancing your buying experience.

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 5-year warranty on all our boats. Enjoy long-term peace of mind 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 shipping your order in 1-3 business days. You will receive tracking notifications as soon as your order is on its way. We aim to ship all US orders from our new base in Ft. Lauderdale. However, until we have full inventory, some orders may still be shipped from our New Zealand headquarters. Shipping times are 5-10 days from Florida, and 10-14 days from New Zealand.

PERFECT FOR ALL ADVENTURES

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

Our commitment to producing outstanding inflatable boats has created the head-turning True Kit Discovery, which is clearly no ordinary inflatable boat. 

True Kit conducted extensive sea trials of the landing craft bow to ensure that it was capable of handling rough conditions
Unlike a conventional bow, this design ensures that swimmers can exit and return to the boat easily. The bow shape also makes boarding from your yacht, launch or the dock much safer
We have created an incredibly stiff, lightweight structure using unique shapes and quality materials. The triple fold provides strength and direct power transfer from the engine to the boat while also being very light.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

What's in the box?

With your Discovery, you'll 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.

What is 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.

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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Customer Reviews

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Steve Kemink
Great Boat - Bur

Love the quality but trying to get the engine cavitation resolved.

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Michael Jablonski

Excellent dinghy! Rowing is so easy and stable.

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Richard Pappalardo
Exceeded Expectations

I am very impressed with the design, and quality of manufacturing that went into the True Kit Discovery. A friend had a different True Kit model and after looking it over then researching the competition I felt comfortable enough to place an order. Now that I’ve been using my boat I’m even more impressed that the designers were themselves experienced boaters and thought of everything. On top of that, the quality of materials used and product assembly are best-in-class. Knowledgeable and responsive sales and customer support staff. All round excellence! at True Kit!