ORCA 280 · THE SPORTIVE INFLATABLE SAILBOAT
Orca 280
The boat in the boot.
The smallest Orca. The 280 fits three on day-sails, two 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 stockIncl. 25% VAT · SE
excl. VAT: € 3.279
Sail-kit (rig) included · shipping calculated at checkout
Side view
Top view
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 · 27 kg · 100 × 54 × 32 cm packed
In the boat bag
- ✓Manual pump
- ✓Storage bag
- ✓Repair kit
6 tow & lift eyes are part of the hull for optional davit usage.
Sail-kit (rig) bag · 14 kg · 120 × 45 × 17 cm packed
In the sail-kit (rig) bag
- ✓Removable thwart
- ✓Oars (2)
- ✓Removable mast step board
- ✓Daggerboard
- ✓Kick-up rudder
- ✓Mast (4 sections)
- ✓Boom (2 sections)
- ✓Sail with 3 battens, 4.8 m² (reef option)
- ✓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 (boat only)
- 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 (parts)
- 14 kg / 32 lbs
- Packing size (LxWxH)
- 120 × 45 × 17 cm
Capacity
- Persons (without / with rigging)
- 3 / 2
- Max payload
- 300 kg / 660 lbs
- Max outboard engine — power
- 4.5 kW / 6 hp
- Max outboard engine — mass
- 27 kg / 59 lbs
- Pressure tubes / floor
- 0.25 / 0.70 bar
Watch this Orca
See the Orca 280 in action.
The test review from market-leading sailing magazine YACHT — worth a watch before you buy. The Nomad 3 featured is the direct predecessor of today's improved Orca 280.
Yacht Magazine TV — Nomad 3 test (improved to Orca 280 now) Orca 325 (280 similar) installation & rigging overview
What owners say
From Orca 280 sailors, in their own words.
“My Orca has sailed. Boy, that cockpit is roomy and relaxing, but I have to stay vigilant — with that powerful sail a big gust may require fast countermeasures.”
Packed & portable
Two bags. Total freedom.
The complete Orca 280 fits in two compact bags — boat in one, sail-kit in the other. Easy to carry, easy to store, easy to travel.
Boat bag
- Adaptable envelopeAdjustable straps flex with how you fold the boat — pack tight for travel, or quick-and-bulky for a short trip.
- Everything in one bagBoat, pump, parts & more.
- Built to protectDurable materials for worry-free adventures.
- Packed size100 × 54 × 32 cm (L × W × H)
Sail-kit bag
- Sail & rigging in oneMast, boom, sail, rudder, daggerboard & all the essentials.
- Long & slim designFits perfectly in your gear setup and car.
- Light & portableGrab it and go sailing!
- Packed size120 × 45 × 17 cm (L × W × H)
Boat bag
- Adaptable envelopeAdjustable straps flex with how you fold the boat — pack tight for travel, or quick-and-bulky for a short trip.
- Everything in one bagBoat, pump, parts & more.
- Built to protectDurable materials for worry-free adventures.
- Packed size100 × 54 × 32 cm (L × W × H)
Sail-kit bag
- Sail & rigging in oneMast, boom, sail, rudder, daggerboard & all the essentials.
- Long & slim designFits perfectly in your gear setup and car.
- Light & portableGrab it and go sailing!
- Packed size120 × 45 × 17 cm (L × W × H)
Common questions
Before you order
How long does setup take?
First time: about 2 hours including reading the manual and watching the instructions videos. Once you've done it once or twice: about 20 minutes from bags-on-shore to mast-up — inflation alone is 5–10 minutes of that.
Can I sail it solo?
Yes. The Orca 280 is the most compact of the three and a popular choice for solo sailing — mainsail only, lightest rig to set up.
Will it fit in my car?
Two bags. The packed boat bag is 100 × 54 × 32 cm (27 kg); the sail-kit bag is 120 × 45 × 17 cm (14 kg). Most estate cars and SUVs swallow both bags in the trunk; a hatchback handles the boat bag with seats down, sail-kit alongside. For motorhomes or caravans, both bags travel comfortably in a storage compartment.
What happens if I puncture a tube?
Each Orca has 3 hull chambers plus a separate dropstitch floor chamber — a puncture in one chamber doesn't affect the others, so the boat keeps substantial buoyancy. The repair kit handles a typical small puncture — clean, patch, let dry, re-inflate.
Is the warranty international?
Two years inside the EU, one year worldwide, on manufacturing defects. Claims go through info@dinghygo.com; replacement parts ship via our NL distributor, Friesland Watersport (frieslandwatersport.nl).
Can I add a motor?
Up to 4.5 kW / 6 hp, with a maximum engine mass of 27 kg. The transom is reinforced for that load. Same limit on all three Orcas — it's the certified maximum on the builder's plate.
Is the sail-kit (rig) upgrade-able?
The standard mainsail includes a smart reefing system — pull the reef line and lift the rear boom end to reduce sail area and gain extra headroom. Apply the reef when the wind picks up, no separate kit to buy.
How does shipping work?
A DinghyGo Orca package consists of 2 cartons stacked on a 60 × 80 cm pallet (135 cm tall, 65–70 kg total). Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your delivery address.
Warranty
2 years EU · 1 year worldwide
Certification
2013/53/EU · EN ISO 6185-1:2021 · ABYC H-28
Origin
Designed in Lemmer, Netherlands
Buy locally
Prefer a test sail for the Orca 280?
Our distributors in NL, ES, CZ, UK and USA keep stock and arrange test sails on the water. They also provide add-ons like covers, electric pumps, transom wheels, outboards and other accessories. Our NL distributor manages the main spare parts stock.
Find a distributor →Ready for your Orca 280?
Ships from our Venray warehouse. Two parcels, palletised. Standard EU shipping included in many countries — check at checkout.