FAQs

Where in the UK are Takacat stocked?

We are the only UK supplier for Takacat, able to address all your Takacat needs including outboard motors. We are located at the beautiful Avon Marina.

International Sales are available;

Takacat New Zealand, www.takacat.co.nz
Takacat Europe, www.takacat.eu
Takacat North America, www.takacatamericas.com
Takacat Australia, www.takacat.com.au
Takacat Southeast Asia, www.takacatasia.com

How easy is the Takacat to set up?

Takacat is designed to be quick and easy to assemble. No more mucking around with complicated floorboard systems. Inflation with the supplied manual pump takes between 8 -15 minutes(depending on the boat size and your fitness level). Our speedy electric pump takes a mere 5-10 minutes.

Step by Step

Inflate main tubes to 3psi/22.5kpa
Insert Tube Transom bars. Rubbing down Tube Transom with soapy water makes sliding the transom bars much easier.
Fit motor mount transom boards with supplied eye bolt
Insert and inflate floor to 10psi/65kpa
Use webbing straps to connect bow D rings
Attach oars
Fit outboard motor
Check required safety equipment, bylaws and weather conditions before setting off. If all is good, away you go!

How should I transport my Takacat?

The Takacat LX and Sport Series offer amazing portability. Fully deflated they will fit into most cars and can be transported inflated or deflated on roof racks. Their shape and lightness make them easy to store on boat decks and duckboards. The Takacat Ultra Lightweight is one of the lightest catamaran boats on the market and weighs only 20kg (240 L)! This clever inflatable dinghy is an ideal secondary or primary tender when space and or weight is at a premium.

How do I launch my Takacat?

Takacats optional quick release wheel system makes launching your Takacat so easy. It opens up the possibilities of launching locations that wouldn’t be practical for other inflatables. Not only are Takacats incredibly light and manuouvoruable, but you also won’t need a cumbersome, impractical boat ramp. Having said this we would always suggest you research your launch site, and understand your conditions and environment

Are Takacat CE marked?

Yes, the whole Takacat range has been CE tested and CE marked to the latest standards 2013/53/EU.

Why does Takacat use glued seams?

Our standard production uses a complete glued system.

The are many reasons. A glued seam is better for being folded and will not potentially crack or split like a welded seam. Since most of the components, such as the nose ring, oarlocks, transoms can only be glued it makes sense to use a universal form of bonding. It keeps production costs down.

We can offer welded seams on our more cost-effective L series if a special order is placed. Custom Hypalon tubes are also possible to order.

How do I maintain my Takacat?

We suggest regular checks on inflation and over-pressure valves, to ensure good working order. Be careful not to overtighten nuts and bolts. These can be maintained with lubricant.

Pontoons can cause fatigue damage. It is important to keep them inflated to the correct levels. Under-inflation can cause water resistance, slowing your inflatable.

Regularly check the pontoon mounts to the transom, hull and other joints in the tubes. Your pontoons can be kept clear of dirt and debris, to avoid wear, with a cleanser, brush and sponge

We can offer welded seams on our more cost-effective L series if a special order is placed. Custom Hypalon tubes are also possible to order.

How easy is it to replace tubes on the Takacat?

Our standard production uses a complete glued system.

Takacat’s can simply and cheaply be retubed, thanks to the revolutionary transom design. This gives them a huge advantage over traditional ribs and inflatables. Our fully removable high-pressure air deck floor system and tubes are not fixed or glued to a hull or transom. Replacing damaged or aged tubes are simple and can be bought directly from us.

How do I store my Takacat?

Takacat inflatables can be stored inflated or in a storage bag. When stored in a bag, that bag must be dry so be sure to give your Takacat a thorough cleaning and drying before stowing long term. If storing inflated and in hot temperatures, remember you don’t want your main tubes to exceed 3psi and your floor to exceed 10psi – so if you are storing in high temperatures release some air from the tubes to avoid over-expansion and keep your inflatable covered.

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Where in the UK are Takacat stocked?

How easy is the Takacat to set up?

How should I transport my Takacat?

How do I launch my Takacat?

Are Takacat CE marked?

Why does Takacat use glued seams?

How do I maintain my Takacat?

How easy is it to replace tubes on the Takacat?

How do I store my Takacat?

We go through extensive factory training so that we may provide

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