GumotexBoats builds on nearly 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing inflatable kayaks, canoes, rafts, and fishing boats. Every boat is handcrafted in the Czech Republic, a region known for generations of expertise in technical fabrics and high-performance materials.

Lightweight, packable, and durable boats trusted by thousands of paddlers across Europe — now available in the U.S. Directly from the source. No compromises.

In 2000, a catamaran with Gumotex-made floats crossed the Atlantic in just 33 days. That same spirit of adventure is built into every boat we make.

A CHAPTER NITRILON®

To build boats you can genuinely rely on, we had to develop our own material, Nitrilon® — our proprietary multi-layer fabric that’s both lightweight and extremely tough. It resists abrasion, punctures, and moisture. It dries fast, cleans easily, and contains no toxic PVC or plasticizers.
We’re proud to make boats that help protect the very waters they’re made for.

The result is gear that’s built to make your trips smoother:

• Boats you can carry in a car, tow behind a bike, or check on a plane
• Quick setup at the water – including seats and reinforcements
• Just as quick to pack down when the day is done
• Made to handle frequent use and harsh conditions for years to come

Every detail is shaped by decades of engineering, field testing, and feedback from real paddlers.

WHAT CHANGED (and what stayed the same)?

You might know the name Innova Kayak — a boat loved by American paddlers for being light, compact, and easy to handle. But behind that brand has always been the European manufacturer Gumotex.

As of 2024, everything is unified under a single name: GumotexBoats.

SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU?

• Same boats. Same trusted quality.
• Now, with direct access to the latest info, updates, and product support
• Current models, accurate availability, and partners who know these boats inside out
The name changed. Everything you counted on stays the same.

We’ve been building boats since 1956 and now have a home base in the United States.

U.S. customers have access to reliable information, local support, demo events, and a growing dealer network that knows GumotexBoats inside and out.

The quality on which we built our reputation hasn’t changed. The only difference? Now it’s easier to get — right here in the U.S.