True Kit Navigator - Lightweight Catamaran Yacht Tender

Tested out my navigator 300 today and it exceeded my expectations. I was very unsure what engine to pair it with and couldn’t find many test comparisons with the navigator and smaller engines. I didn’t want to carry around the weight of a 9.9 and was unsure if the performance of a 6hp would merit the upgrade from a 2.5-3hp. Ultimately I was very happy with the boat and the 6hp. Hopefully my data point below is helpful to someone else. True kit navigator 300. Yamaha 6hp 4 stroke, short shaft. Stock prop. No permatrim. Conditions were relatively flat water just the chop you’d expect in about 12kts of breeze. The boat was easily able to plane at about 16mph with a 3gal aux tank forward, myself, and a passenger (270lbs combined). Did not notice any issues with ventilation or cavitation. The leg of the motor does kick up some spray at speed, but it’s fortunately blocked by the solid transom.

This is my second inflatable with True Kit. Reliable, excellent quality, and strong customer support. Highly recommended.

Like the size and weight. Quality seems good. However it’s wetter than our old 9 foot West Marine. We have a 3.5 hp Tohatsu. Can’t use it over about 50% power due to ventilation, so I don’t think we will be getting a larger outboard. I was aware of the ventilation issue before purchasing, so it’s an observation rather than a complaint. . I like the exterior handles, but they tend to hang up under the dinghy dock we use.