True Kit Navigator - Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender

¥226,200
Size: 2.5m
  • 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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EXPERIENCE THE NAVIGATOR YACHT TENDER

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LIGHTWEIGHT
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STABILITY
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CATAMARAN EFFICIENCY
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PORTABLE
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VALMEX
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ALUMINIUM TRANSOM
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THERMO-WELDED
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 Owner Rod Dawson carrying a lightweight Navigator yacht tender
STABILITY

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.

Standing up in a Navigator
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!

Standing up in a True Kit inflatable catamaran is easy - demonstration
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
VALMEX

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 welded seams on a True Kit inflatable boat
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
THERMO-WELDED

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 in the Arctic demonstrating the high build quality
Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender - True Kit Navigator
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.
QuickLok Dinghy Wheels with large diameter wheels
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.
Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender - True Kit Navigator
2 Railblaza Sideports - Installed by True Kit | True Kit
QuickLok Dinghy Wheels with large diameter wheels
The Navigator Package
Experience the best Navigator set up, with all the accessories that owners typically want to add to their boats.
INCLUDES -
  • True Kit Navigator - Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender
  • Railblaza Sideports - Workshop Installation
  • QuickLok Dinghy Launching Wheels (Self-Installation)

COMPARE OUR NAVIGATORS

Experience the difference of having a lightweight, ultra-stable inflatable tender beneath you. Our Inflatable catamaran Navigator range make the perfect yacht tenders.
Models
Model
Navigator 250
Navigator 250
Model
Navigator 300
Navigator 300
Colour Options
Colour Options
Colour Options
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
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
Additional Specs
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
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
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 Navigator lightweight yacht tender - Line drawing showing all the unique characteristics

"Awesome dinghy.  So light & stable & fits perfectly on the roof of the Rayglass 2800." - Mark Irvine

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

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.
All True Kit designs are based on the highly stable and efficient catamaran platform.
All True Kit inflatable boats will pack down into a bag for portable storage when being transported or not in use.

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

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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Customer Reviews

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Donald Spector
True Kit Navigator 250

While I won't be able to actually use the True Kit Navigator for a few months, I have inflated and deflated it a few times. It looks very well made and did not take long to get ready for use or to return to its storage bags. The True Kit team has been a pleasure to work with throughout the process.

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Golden
Love it!

Very pleased with my new true kit navigator. Great craftsmanship and easy to inflate. Very stable and works nicely with my E propulsion outboard. Also holds quite a bit of payload. Definitely recommend!

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Brian Peacock
Awesome so far!

Love the inflatable bottom, the stability of it, and its speed. Planes better than our old dinghy with a 5 hp engine, and will plane easily with 2 people. Looks well built, but only time will tell...