ORCA 280 · THE SPORTIVE INFLATABLE SAILBOAT
Orca 280
The boat in the boot.
The smallest Orca, and the most-sold. The 280 fits four on day-sails, three with the rig up. It packs to roughly the size of two large duffel bags — and yes, it fits in the trunk of a hatchback.
In stock — ships in 5 working daysExcl. VAT · sail-kit (rig) including
What's included
What ships in the two bags
Every Orca 280 ships as a single bundle. Sail-kit (rig) is included in the price — no upsell at checkout.
Boat bag · 61 kg shipped · 100 × 54 × 32 cm packed
In the boat bag
- ✓Tow & lift eyes (6)
- ✓Manual pump
- ✓Storage bag
- ✓Repair kit
Sail-kit (rig) bag · 21 kg shipped · 120 × 45 × 17 cm packed
In the sail-kit (rig) bag
- ✓Removable thwart
- ✓Oars (2)
- ✓Removable mast step holder
- ✓Daggerboard
- ✓Kick-up rudder
- ✓Mast (4 pieces)
- ✓Boom (2 pieces)
- ✓Sail with 3 battens, 4.8 m² (with reef)
- ✓Blocks & lines
- ✓Bag
Everything needed to rig and sail — no extra purchase required.
Boat dimensions
- Length
- 280 cm / 9'2"
- Beam
- 150 cm / 4'9"
- Draft (incl. rudder)
- 85 cm / 2'8"
- Tube diameter
- 40 cm / 16"
- Weight
- 27 kg / 60 lbs
- Packing size (LxWxH)
- 100 × 54 × 32 cm
Sail-kit (rig)
- Mast length
- 430 cm / 14'1"
- Boom length
- 205 / 225 cm
- Sail area
- 4.8 m² / 52 sq.ft
- Weight
- 14 kg / 32 lbs
- Packing size (LxWxH)
- 120 × 45 × 17 cm
Capacity
- Persons (without / with rigging)
- 4 / 2
- Max payload
- 500 kg / 1,100 lbs
- Max outboard engine
- 4.5 kW / 6.0 HP
- Pressure tubes / floor
- 0.25 / 0.70 bar
Watch this Orca
See the Orca 280 in action.
Owner stories, real-water demos, and the full installation + rigging overview — watch before you buy or before your first sail.
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Packed & portable
Two bags. Total freedom.
The complete Orca 280 fits in two compact bags — boat in one, sail/row-kit in the other. Easy to carry, easy to store, easy to travel.
Common questions
Before you order
How long does setup take?
First time: about 30 minutes including reading the manual. Once you've done it twice: 10–12 minutes from bags-on-shore to mast-up.
Can I sail it solo?
Yes — three of our four distributors do solo demos. The kick-up rudder and self-bailing transom are designed for single-handed work.
Will it fit in my car?
The packed boat is 100 × 54 × 32 cm. It fits in the trunk of a Golf or Civic with the rear seats up. With a caravan or motorhome, both bags travel comfortably in a roof box.
What happens if I puncture a tube?
Each Orca has three independent tube chambers. You can sail back on two. The repair kit handles a typical puncture in 15 minutes — patch, wait, re-inflate.
Is the warranty international?
Two years inside the EU, one year worldwide, on manufacturing defects. Claims go through info@dinghygo.com; we ship replacement parts from Lemmer.
Can I add a motor?
Up to 4.5 kW / 6 hp. The transom is reinforced for that load.
Is the sail-kit (rig) upgrade-able?
The standard mainsail is included. A reefing-line kit is sold separately if you want to sail in higher winds.
How does shipping work?
Two parcels, palletised. EU-wide ~€100. Non-EU: please buy through your local distributor — they handle import VAT.
Warranty
2 years EU · 1 year worldwide
Certification
ISO 6185-1
Origin
Designed in Lemmer, Netherlands
Buy locally
Prefer a test sail for the Orca 280?
Our distributors in NL, ES, CZ and UK keep stock and arrange test sails on the water. They also handle local VAT and shipping.
Find a distributor →Ready for your Orca 280?
Ships from our Lemmer warehouse. Two parcels, palletised. Standard EU shipping included in many countries — check at checkout.