BARK B-270NP – Two-Person Inflatable Boat with Motor Mount & Strake (All-in-One Model) Short Description (BG):

The Bark B-270NP represents the pinnacle of two-person inflatable boats in Bark’s lineup – the NP model (N + P) combines a motor mount transom and a rubbing strake, delivering every advantage in one boat. Essentially, the B-270NP shares the same dimensions and core design as the B-270N and B-270P, but unites their key features. With a length of 270 cm and a width of 139 cm, the hull provides ample room for two people and their gear. The 38 cm diameter tubes and slatted floor ensure the familiar stability and comfort that allow you to stand and move around safely. What’s new and unique here is that the boat is equipped for everything: a transom board at the stern for a motor, and a protective strake along the perimeter.

With the transom board, the Bark B-270NP comes very close to being a small motorboat – you can mount an outboard engine up to 2.5 HP, just like on the B-270N model. This means you have the option to turn your rowboat into a motorized craft whenever you desire. In practice, the NP variant lets you row silently in the morning and, if needed later in the day, start up a motor to cruise swiftly across the water. At the same time, the rubbing strake (the reinforced hull edge) carries out its role from the B-270P – it protects the boat at all times, whether you’re paddling or running under power. When coming ashore or docking, the strake takes the wear and absorbs bumps; when moving through waves, it cuts down on spray entering the boat. This way, the B-270NP is prepared for all conditions – from calm lakes to breezy reservoirs with chop, and from smooth sandy beaches to harsh, rocky landings.

Stability and safety remain top-notch: the boat retains two independent air chambers, ensuring flotation even if one chamber is punctured. The wide tube diameter gives excellent lateral stability – even with the addition of a motor and fuel tank, the boat stays well-balanced. The slatted floor can handle the concentrated weight of a mounted engine and, for example, a battery for an electric motor without bending or deforming. The 300 kg load capacity provides the freedom to bring plenty of equipment – an extra fuel can, a cooler box, a tent, etc., which makes the B-270NP a preferred choice for extended outings where you might camp overnight by the water.

Of course, the Bark B-270NP is built with the same attention to quality: reinforced 850 g/m² PVC material, double-sealed seams, and a solidly anchored transom board to the tubes. The extra features (strake and transom) add only a modest amount of weight compared to the base model, and the boat remains convenient to carry and assemble – around 25 kg is still manageable for two people to tote over short distances, or even for a single person using a dolly or backpack harness. Its foldability is not compromised: the boat fits into the standard carry bag (albeit snugly), and you can store or transport it in a vehicle trunk without trouble. Bark provides a 3-year warranty for the NP model as well, since it combines already proven features backed by the company’s reliable Ukrainian manufacturing.

Recommended Uses: If you’re looking for absolute versatility in a two-person boat, the Bark B-270NP is your answer. This is the ideal boat for long fishing expeditions where conditions can vary – you might start the day quietly casting in a sheltered cove, at midday relocate camp 5 km upwind and across waves, and in the evening cruise back to base quickly with the help of the motor. The B-270NP can handle each of those tasks. For tournament anglers or those participating in multi-lake fishing tours, the NP model offers the advantage of both speed and a stable fishing platform. The boat is excellent for combined hunting-fishing adventures as well – you can use the engine to reach remote coves, then paddle silently through marshes or flooded timber hunting ducks, all without changing vessels. Campers who love to explore various waters on a single trip will appreciate the NP’s all-in-one capability: whether you’re on a large reservoir or a small mountain lake, the B-270NP is ready. It will endure daily use in different scenarios – being towed behind a yacht as a tender (the strake protects it during towing), serving as transport to hard-to-reach spots, or simply acting as a reliable boat for fun on the water. With this single product, you effectively have a 3-in-1 boat: rowing, motoring, and reinforced – the Bark B-270NP is arguably one of the best choices for a two-person inflatable boat to cover all scenarios.