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  • True Kit Tactician - lightweight, stable inflatable perfect for fly fishing
  • True Kit Tacticians are portable, lightweight, stable. Perfect for motorhomes
  • True Kit Tactician - portable inflatable fishing kayak
  • True Kit Discovery - inflatable catamarans are fast, lightweight and portable
  • True Kit Explorer - kayak in a backpack, lightweight, compact
  • True Kit Navigator - stable, lightweight yacht tender
  • True Kit boats are so stable you can stand up to cast out
  • True Kit inflatables are very quiet on the water so you catch more fish
  • True Kit inflatables designed as a boating solution for motorhomes

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True Kit + Yamaha packages

 

The Discovery Package

$5,999.00 NZD

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One of our most popular combinations has always been our sort after True Kit Discovery paired with a Yamaha 8FMHS.  The Discovery is such a...

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Motor Caravanner Package

$5,400.00 NZD

Description We've put together one of our most popular packages for motorhomes, caravans, RVs and general camping.  Big on comfort, stability and performance, yet still...

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Big Boys Toys Package

$7,350.00 NZD

True Kit boats are all portable and this package will still fit in the back of the car, but when you want to go a...

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True Kit Fisherman's Package

$4,100.00 NZD

Description Everyone loves a great deal, we know that.  So we have put together a complete fishing package for you.  This Kit will get you...

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TRUE KIT PORTABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT INFLATABLE BOAT AND RESCUE CRAFT RANGE

The unbeatable convenience of a stable, lightweight inflatable that stows away in a bag makes True Kit the perfect solution for boaties, fishermen, motorhomers or backwoods explorers.

The True Kit Concept

True Kit is an innovative, independent company that designs, tests and produces an exclusive range of ultra high quality, portable inflatable boats. Founder Rod Dawson is a professional yachtsman.  He is driven by innovation and a love of the sea and would like to make on the water adventures available to everyone.  See "Our Story".

“Our boats are used as fishing kayaks, yacht tenders, dive boats, and for all sorts of adventuring.  Some of our range are purpose designed boats and kayaks for motorhomes, caravans, camping and hunting.  Others are designed and built to be the ultimate yacht tenders.  All our boats are built to be safe, fun, high performance and to endure the conditions that mother nature occasionally throws at us.  Core values at the heart of each True Kit inflatable are: durability, stability, lightweight and high efficiency.  Our boats typically use less fuel than nearly any other powered boat.  We’ve brought some much needed fresh thinking to inflatables.”

True Kit - Bringing fresh thinking to inflatable design

True Kit’s relentless drive to innovate and produce the best available inflatable boats has lead to the latest collection of True Kit New Generation designs. Not satisfied with just a small step forward, we have taken a quantum leap in anticipating how portable inflatables will look in the future. 
All our inflatables are based on a safe, stable catamaran platform, and are designed to be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a bag.  With this incredible versatility and practicality we haven’t forgotten performance however - all our boats deliver an exhilarating ride.
Most important of all however is the quality of materials, construction and design - and that’s where True Kit have really stepped up to the plate!

The Best Materials

We leave second best to the others.
Quality and durability were uppermost in our minds when we were choosing the materials for the new True Kit range.  After extensive research and testing we have chosen the world’s leading, premium fabric for inflatable boats - Valmex® by Mehler Germany.  With over 60 years experience in the development of textiles, Mehler bring the most advanced technology to ensure their high quality, German made textiles are longer lasting.  Valmex® demonstrates superior flexibility, elasticity, airtightness and resistance against mechanical damage and UV.  Valmex® is also recyclable. Valmex® is manufactured in Germany under the internationally recognised standard of quality: ISO 9001:2008.   Read more about materials for inflatable boats.

The Best Engineering

At True Kit we aim to use the best technology available in the inflatable industry.  Many people will have seen poor quality inflatable boats literally falling apart at the seams after a short period!  For True Kit that is not an option.  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 available (a permanent bond).  A welded seam on a True Kit inflatable actually becomes stronger than the fabric itself (notwithstanding the fact that the fabric we use is the best in the world).  Read more about thermo-welding seams for inflatable boats.

Designed by boaties, for boaties

As boaties ourselves, we know the importance of good design.  Our new range of boats are completely new designs and are exclusive to True Kit.  
Our boats are different to the others.  They are not mass-produced.  Our focus is on high quality production and that’s why we have put endless hours into the design details.  True Kit New Generation designs are the result of extensive testing and refining the designs and specifications to improve your boating experience.  That’s why our boats look better, perform better and last longer than the others.  We take pride in the fact that things work all the way down to the last d-ring on the boat.  We are driven by innovation and a love of the sea.

Safety and Stability

Safety and stability are important values to True Kit.  We realise that when you head out on the water, safety is a number one priority.  Our unique catamaran design and oversize pontoons mean True Kit inflatables exhibit superior buoyancy and stability.  Standing up, even on the pontoons themselves, is a breeze on a True Kit inflatable.  Multiple chambers add to the safety and welded seams means you will take your family on the water with peace of mind.  In fact, True Kit inflatables are now being used for flood RESCUE and recovery from the water by many organisations around the world.
As well as being very stable, the catamaran design means significantly less drag than a typical deep-v hull.  Low-drag hulls allow for the use of much smaller, lighter, more affordable and more fuel-efficient outboard engines.  Another big advantage of the cat-hull design is the shallow draught, which is perfect for use in shallow waters and great when beaching your boat - it sits flat on the beach, step out with dry shoes!

Great boats - out of the bag!

All True Kit designs are designed to be compact, fold-away boats making them perfect for your motorhome, caravan, yacht or back of the car.  Our boats take just a few minutes to set up and pack down.  They have a removable, high-pressure inflatable floor and high buoyancy round pontoon ends that help the boats perform incredibly well and ensure they can be rolled up into a bag.  Your True Kit boat will fit in your motorhome,  caravan or boot of your car!

Testimonials

We were looking for a new tender for our launch to replace our rigid bottom inflatable and came across the True Kit range. We purchased a Navigator 3m and can honestly say its the best tender we have ever had or used. would never go back to a conventional inflatable.
They are so stable, easily driven and easy to assemble.

— Harry Dodson

We're proud that RAILBLAZA's top-quality mounting systems have been specified for True Kit's innovative inflatables; both companies are dedicated to delivering superb products and our association is proof that kiwis continue to lead the world in marine design.

— Ross Pratt, Owner RAILBLAZA

We researched what was available in the inflatable market. What we wanted was a run about, a fishing dinghy and a fun ‘wind in your hair’ biscuit tower. The Navigator 3.5 m simply blew the rest away.  Rod Dawson’s extensive experience is reflected in the design. The materials and the finish are superior. I have owned other inflatable boats in the past. True Grit out surpasses all of them.

— Phillip Maguire, AUCKLAND


Hi Rod
Very pleased with the boat, gets up on the plane with two guys (85 & 95kgs) with an 8hp Yamaha. All fits into the back of our helicopter (R44) as planned. Had a great day caught a couple of nice fish amongst some of NZ finest scenery. 

— Charlie Buttle, CHRISTCHURCH

I did a lot of research before contacting Rod to ask for some information. He is just so helpful and patient and as someone building confidence on the water, Rod takes the time to make sure that you have the correct set up for you and your family. I can only give Rod and TrueKit the 5 stars but if I could it would be 10/5 as everything is way beyond what you could expect in terms of quality, product and customer service.

— Stuart McDonald, WHANGAREI

Ordered the Tactician 3.5m Camo - far exceeded expectations. When you open the box and unroll the boat, the thing is so small and light it's almost unbelievable. And then you pump it up and it just gets better - plenty of room for one, comfortable for two, amazingly stable and rigid, yet still small and easy enough to carry by myself. You can spot the quality materials and attention to details! Extremely happy with the tactician.

— Jesse Wood, TAURANGA


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