True Kit Navigator - Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender

We are boaties too, so we know that inflatable tenders are the workhorses of the boat world, and that knowledge was key to ensuring that the True Kit Navigator is purpose-designed to be the best lightweight dinghy tender on the market. 

Our Navigator has been designed to do the job across all modes. It effortlessly moves people and gear from ship to shore, carries a good load, and you can step in and out of the Navigator with confidence thanks to amazing stability. Lift it onto your swim platform or haul it up the beach and marvel at how light the Navigator is; you and a child can easily carry it beyond the high tide mark. Many of our customers are also pleasantly surprised at the rowing and towing capabilities of the Navigators - we aren’t - we designed them that way!  

The Navigator handles all these tasks with ease, and the incredible stability that is immediately apparent the first time you step into the Navigator is central to this performance flexibility. With its catamaran, wide-beam design there is none of that tippy feeling you expect from a small dinghy. The Navigator sits steady on the water, so you can climb in and out with the reassuring confidence you have a secure platform under you. The catamaran design also means the boat will sit flat on your foredeck without the need to build a cradle.

Weight is a big issue when it comes to tender dinghies. Heavy boats are back-breaking work to move up the beach on an incoming tide, or to lift up onto the foredeck or swim platform. Our Navigators are firmly in the lightweight category and can be lifted by one to two people with ease. This lack of excess weight also aids great performance when you are zipping around the bay.

Our Navigators are so rigid when they are set up that many people forget that they can be packed away in minutes and stored in the smallest of spaces. This can be useful when you are heading offshore or wish to store the dinghy safely for the winter months. This also makes our Navigators a popular choice for those road-bound enthusiasts who choose to live their adventures from a caravan or RV. Don’t let the adventure end when you pull up to your favourite beach or lake, unpack your Navigator and keep exploring!

As with all True Kit boats, quality is not compromised. Premium-grade Valmex® fabric is combined with thermo-welded seams for lasting durability. The boats come with aluminium bench seats and clip-in/clip-out oars utilising top quality Raiblaza Ribport mounts. Plus, they are packed with features you will only really appreciate in use; details like the spray-shedding rubbing strip, anti-slip Valmex® floor grip, Shut-off scupper valve and lifting D-rings really come into their own when you’re out in the water.