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INFLATABLE CATAMARAN SERIES

Sizes: 9'4" and 11'0".

Featuring ultra-stable tunnel hull and generous deck space, this inflatable catamaran is impressive with its outstanding capacity and the ability to brave winds and waves while being high-speed. And what if you fancy a take-away camping with your family? Then just carry the full gear and enjoy the trip.

Available in 2.85m and 3.35m in length, both at 1.6m in width, AIRCAT is an ideal water safety craft and a touring boat. The unique open bow design is the favorite for fishing and diving lovers, offering a spacious standing or resting platform.

Constructed of Aqua Marina’s signature High Frequency Welding Technology for tube chambers, combining Drop Stitch Light Technology applied on the air deck, AIRCAT is born to be safe, rigid, super-stable, but ultra-light. Gone are the days when a dedicated boat trailer is required.

Now just pack it in the carry bag, together with all the matching accessories, it can fit into the back seat of most cars. Our new AIRCAT would be the guarantee of a day of fun and relaxation!

GET READY TO BE ASTONISHED BY THIS NEW WATERCRAFT: AIRCAT, THE ALL-AROUND CHAMPION ON THE WATER.

Specifications

AIRCAT 9’4″

9’4″ / 285cm

63″ / 160cm

66.1lbs / 30kg

3.7 KW / 5 HP

880lbs / 400kg

AIR CHAMBERS

OUTBOARD ENGINE

MAX. PAYLOAD

MAX. PASSENGERS

AIRCAT 11’0″

11’0″ / 335cm

73.9lbs / 33.5kg

7.5 KW / 9.9 HP

1100lbs / 500kg

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DOUBLE ACTION PUMP LIQUID AIR V1

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When you purchase directly from Takacat you will enjoy a whole suite of benefits! 1. Fast and knowlegable customer service - Our team is based in Baltimore and are avid users of our products! We know our stuff inside and out and are happy to share with you via email or phone! 2. Latest models and designs - Purchasing from us directly ensures you are receiving the latest model products. We are constantly improving our designs and construction methods so be sure you are getting the latest and not dusty stock from the back shelves! 3. Verified Purchases - Ensure you have no issues with technical support or warranty issues. If you purchased from us, we already have your proof of purchase, Hull ID number. This streamlines any support needed with your boat! 4. Custom Requests - Did you know you can order custom boats? These custom boats are only available direct. Contact Us to discuss your custom needs today!

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Our passion for boating and leading edge design comes from a lifetime spent in and around inflatable boats. We invite you to experience the most innovative and modern range of inflatable catamaran sport boats on the market. High performance, versatile, portable, cost effective, and capable of handling various conditions, the Takacat LX Series is ready for open water adventure.

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Boatworld KAT Sport 330

£ 1,350.00

This vessel is sleek, exciting and ready for anything.

• 100% Positive Reviews
• Warranty: 3 Years
• Max Engine Capacity: 15hp
• Length: 3.3m
• Weight: 48kg
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For a top-class cruising and fishing experience, look no further than the KAT Sport. This 3.3m inflatable boat is fast and efficient, and it has space for the whole family. Featuring an open bow, catamaran hull and collapsible open transom. This boat will fold up smaller than anything else its size. The KAT Sport comes with everything you need to get out on the water! Including collapsible launch wheels and fishing rod holders as standard. It can even transform into a paddleboard using the included attachable fin.

Catamaran design also means easier planing with lower powered engines ( from a 6hp upwards) than a “V” shaped hull. That equals more fuel economy and a light, manageable rig.

Whether you’re looking for a tender, riverboat, or coastal explorer, you will find what you’re after in this vessel. The open bow lends itself to easy boarding and recovery, great for diving trips and exploring!

KAT Sport 330 Features:

• Colour: Blue and Grey
• Floor: High-pressure inflatable boarding deck
• Catamaran Hull
• Seats: Two aluminium seat
• Fabric: Super strong 0.9mm 1100 denier cloth
• Classification: CAT C
• Recommended Outboard Size: 6-15hp
• Handles: 2 x Fabric handles at the rear internal of the tubes, 2 x Fabric handles on opposite sides of the bow, and Grab rope at the front of the boarding deck.
• Valve Type: Halkey Roberts
• Extras: Attachable fin for paddle board use.

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What’s in the box: Boat | Stainless Steel Launch Wheels | 2 x Fishing Rod Holders mounted into Transom | Aluminium seats | Oars | Double action stirrup Pump | Carry bag | Repair Kit

Product Info & Care

Weight	48000 g
Boat Length	3.3m
Boat Beam	1.75m
Boat Inner Length	2.8m
Boat Inner Beam	0.75m
Tube Diameter	50cm
Net Weight	48kg
Fabric	0.9mm 1100 denier
Seams	Heat Welded
Transom Board Height	Short/Standard
Chambers	2 + Floor (1)
Boxed Size (cm)	112 x 67 x 37cm (Boat) 87 x 45 x 39cm (Additional parts)
Floor Type	Air Matt
Max Engine Power	15hp
Passenger Capacity	5 persons
Max Loaded Weight	515kg
Classification	CAT C
Warranty	3 Years
Brand	Boatworld
Boat Range	KAT

1 review for Boatworld KAT Sport 330

Ian Webster – 21 May 2023

Following on from viewing the new Kat Sport 330 in the flesh at its Boatlife launch, just picked up their pre production demo boat from those nice guys at Boatworld for some real on the water testing. Big thanks to Boatworld for the loan of their ‘only one in the country’ new Kat Sport 330

Comes neatly packed in two boxes which easily fit into the average car and soon had the little Kat assembled and inflated. Very straightforward, quick and easy with all components fitting well…reckon it’s less than a twenty minute job with a half decent pump once organised.

All looking pretty good thus far. Only reservation would be motor looks a tad high even sat straight on transom. Might ventilate, might not, will find out tomorrow for its maiden voyage if the weather holds out.

Great weather on test day with a gentle cross shore breeze, small lazy swell inside the reefs and a mild chop further out….time to get the little Kat wet.

A breeze to pull through the dunes, down the beach and easily launched with the included transom wheels. Didn’t notice too much nose weight despite fully loaded with 9.8 hp motor, 12l fuel tank, anchor tub and kit bag.

After warming up the motor we were off and it all worked pretty much straight out of the box, which for a ‘cat’ is pretty impressive. Any reservations of motor sat a bit high were unfounded as only very minor ventilation experienced. Ran with virtually no ventilation fully trimmed in on pin one (transom is vertical on these). Trimming out to pin two, arguably more ideal for ride trim, resulted in intermittent ventilation particularly getting out the hole. We did experience some splashing on both trim settings, slightly more pronounced downwind, but nothing too serious and certainly not coming back into boat. Of course, the above is only pertinent to this motor/boat combination and conditions on the day. A cupped prop and/or a hydrofoil (Permatrim are good) are often recommended upgrades to sort stubborn catamaran ventilation issues.

Performance with the Tohatsu 9.8 two stroke running stock prop, one up plus kit, pops quickly onto the plane and tops out at a very impressive top speed of just over 19 knots nudging 6000rpm. Running at a more relaxed 4500 and 5000rpm achieved cruising speeds of 14 and 16 knots respectively. The little Kat will remain on the plane down to around 11/12 knots.

Ride wise it’s everything you’d expect from a ‘cat’. Nice and stable just pootling around with its big tubes and a dry ride, open it up though and it’s a little hooligan! Wind on the revs it pops quickly up onto the plane and then the air cushion can be really worked if you keep the power on to seriously smooth out the ride in chop. Definitely a better, and faster, ride head to wind/waves. In a following sea/downwind, then slightly prone to a little bow steering now and again, just to keep you on your toes, and harder to keep that air cushion working for you. Tracks really well and corners flat with tenacious grip in tight turns, so well you need to hang on or sit low. The massive 500mm dia tubes providing a confidence inspiring ride, help minimise any bow steering downwind (common on cats) and plenty of buoyancy for heavier motors. Will also be good fun playing in the surf zone (no real waves today unfortunately) where the open transom instantly sheds any water taken onboard.

Overall build quality, materials and fittings, even on this pre production model, look more than acceptable and particularly at this price point. Only real negative comment would be the tubes are single chamber….but then so are Takacats at this length.

For anyone interested in one of the Takacat/TrueKit Kiwi style catamarans, or indeed anyone just after something sporty or a little different, then certainly worth adding the Kat Sport to your shortlist.

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The transoms are not designed to to take the extra load of towing. so we dont recommend using sibs to tow.

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AQUARIUS AQUACAT - MORE FUN THAN HUMANS DESERVE

CATAMARAN DESIGN - TUNNEL HULL STYLE

EXCELLENT MANEUVERABILITY

GOOD ROUGH WATER HANDLING

EXTREMELY FUEL EFFICIENT

HIGH PERFORMANCE

SAFE & FUN

CUSTOM  COLOR & GRAPHIC OPTIONS

The Aquarius Aquacat Inflatable Race Boat offers you a craft of fantastic speed, manageability, stability and handling at an extremely competitive price.  The Aquacat is small, easily stored and launched family craft as well as being a world championship winning race boat.  It is capable of taking up to 4 people and able to tow water skiers, wakeboards and other tow toys.

The Aquarius Aquacat has won most major titles, including the Constructor's Championship for the past 10 years.  Aquarius has 5 established World Speed Records, recognized by the UIM.

Our Race Boats are manufactured from German fabric using the latest thermo-welding technology

Length: 4,05m

Beam:   2,10 m

Internal Length: 2,4 m

Internal Beam: 1 m

Bottom Configuration: Asymmetrical Catamaran

Tunnel Height : 0,3 m

Tunnel Width :1,2 m

Weight : 85 kg

Transom:  Stainless Steel Wash Through 

Recomended engine 30-50 HP short shaft

No. of Air Compartments:4+2 Hi-Jackers

  INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Co-Pilot Rope

2 x Bags (300 x 300)

Tank Tie Downs

Valve Inflation Adaptor

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Circuit Class S750 91.41 km/h56.80 mph Roland Sjogren

P750 Blueprint 110.38 km/h68.59 mph Sigurd Mollestad

P750 Standard 100.23 km/h62.28 mph Roland Sjogren

P750 Modified 119.31 km/h74.14 mph Roland Sjogren

Class PF 750 103.35 km/h64.22 mph Jason Wyatt

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HAPPY CAT INFLATABLE CATAMARANS

Happy cat inflatable catamarans are lightweight, fast, versatile and extremely portable. there are other portable sailboats on the market, but none perform as well as the happy cat line of sailboats. they are faster, boat-for-boat, than any other portable sailboat on the market and the hurricane carbon has seen speeds greater than 20 knots.

Happy Cat inflatable catamarans are dynamic on the water, and can handle anything from high speed races, to all-day family fun. The ultimate open water journey. Happy Cat boats are constructed from the highest quality materials like eco-friendly rubber hulls instead of plastic, and anodized aluminum frames and mast. The innovative materials and attention to detail will ensure your Happy Cat is built to outlast many adventures for many years to come.

Innovative features that make Happy Cat one of the finest inflatable boat companies in the world.

Designed with performance in mind, the Happy Cat’s inverted bows pierce through waves with little resistance while also allowing for maximum waterline length. The rotating mast allows you to amp up the power like any good high-performance beach cat. The innovative performance sailing designs ensure that when you’re at the helm of a Happy Cat, you’re in for a one-of-a-kind sailing experience.

Fully Battened Square-Top Mainsail: Plenty of power for these lightweight catamaran boats.

Tilt-Up Mast: Happy Cat Sailboats have a tilt up mast for easier stepping of the mast. No need to pick up a heavy mast in order to get it vertical.

Inverted Bows: Tapered and inverted bows keep buoyancy low to prevent pitchpoling as well as maximize waterline length for maximum potential speed in both light and heavy winds.

Traveler Equipped: A traveler provides improved sail shape control. Travellers open and close the top of the mainsail for improved upwind and downwind performance.

Bolt Rope Trampoline: The trampoline has boltrope installed on three sides for quick and easy installation and tensioning quick-release clips along the front edge; no lacing required!

Kick-Up Centerboard: Anodized aluminum centerboard provides superior upwind performance. Also equipped with automatic kick-up feature for peace of mind when sailing in shallow waters.

The entire catamaran can be packed in only 3 bags for transport and storage. Two long bags (70 in x 11.8 in x 11.8 in) and a packing bag (31.4 in x 15.75 in x 9.8 in). The small portable footprint is perfect for many cars, SUVs, hatch backs and RVs, and can be stored in a closet, garage or shed.

Find the right Happy Cat inflatable catamaran for your next adventure.

The Happy Cat inflatable sailboats are well suited for multiple uses, such as family day sailing, solo sailing and racing. Each one of these boats can do it all, but some are better suited for different activities. Learn more below to find out which boat suits your needs best.

For those who like to sail solo.

Simple controls and forgiving stability

Race in open or handicapped classes

Solo Sailing Adventures

Sailing solo on a beach cat can be tricky, as you typically need enough weight to counter the winds. The Neo is the perfect portable replacement for a high performance sailing dinghy with similar handling characteristics. This is our go-to recommendation for any sailor looking for high octane solo sailing without being overpowered.

HAPPY CAT BOATS IN THIS CATEGORY

Neo shop this model, family-fun catamarans.

These Happy Cats are well suited for family fun on the water and are perfect for teaching young sailors. Equip an outboard and a sun awning for an afternoon on the water as a skiff or hoist the sails and get the kids inspired by a sport that they can enjoy for their whole lives.

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Hurricane shop this model, high-speed racing cats.

Get the adrenaline rush you crave. The Happy Cat sailboats are the fastest portable boats on the market. This tends to get people excited about racing, and rightly so, these cats are well suited for racing! You can race these boats up against Hobies, Prindles, Nacras, Wetas and many other small crafts without feeling outclassed. Happy Cat fleets are coming to your local waterway!

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SAILING INNOVATION SINCE THE 1960s

Since the 1960s.

With the purchase of the Semperit inflatable boat production in 1986, the Grabner company also took over the production of the first demountable catamaran – the Semperit Kat. This catamaran has been in production since the 1960s.

In 1986, Grabner purchased Semperit, which included taking over the production of the first demountable catamaran, the Semperit Kat, a boat that was eventually renamed to the one we know and love today, the Happy Cat.

The Happy Cat Story

In production since the 1960s, Happy Cat’s innovations are backed by decades of research and insights from recreational and professional sailors alike. The first catamarans were made of wood, but today’s models include parts made of aluminum and rubber, providing a lightweight and optimized sailing experience.

The most recent upgrade of the Happy Cat Evolution and Hurricane to a high-tech carbon mast shows that the innovative DNA of the Grabner brand will continue to push what’s possible in the inflatable catamaran space.

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The Finest Handmade Inflatable Boats

Happy Cat boats are made from high quality, eco-friendly materials, and are handmade in the Grabner factory in Austria. The catamaran boats and hulls are made of a special EPDM/natural rubber boat skin that is easy to repair, The inner coating of natural rubber offers maximum airtightness so the air stays in the hose longer and you can do more sailing, and less pumping. Also see our hand pump .  

It’s one thing for a boat of Happy Cat’s caliber to fit in two to three bags, it’s another to only need 30-40 minutes to set up and hit the water. Once you’re on the water, the right conditions can produce speeds of over 20 knots. A piece of paradise that only a sailor knows. Clear skies and a strong wind await.

Happy Cat Warranty

Grabner provides a 24-month total warranty on all boats and a 7-year warranty on the boat-skin. For full details on what is covered in the warranty, reference the Happy Cat Owner’s Manual here.

24 months total-warranty / 7 years boat-skin-warranty

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Innovative inflatable catamarans + kayak

Removable floor

It's hard to ignore the portability and comfort aspect of our fully removable inflatable floor system. Extremely rigid when inflated (10 psi), "standing on board is no problem", and both easy and quick to deflate and store for transport or storage. This is a big advantage over inflatable boats, which have a built-in floor or RIB, which can both hold water.

PVC or TPU (welded seams without plasticisers)

As standard, the boats are made of quality 5-Layer PVC (0,9mm - 1000 denier - 1100g/m²) fabric from  SIJIATEX,  which has a very strong UV protection. Optional boats are also available in TPU (1,2mm - welded seams without plasticisers). The 10PSI high pressure floor, including the additional 1mm thick PVC protective coating, is made exclusively of PVC with DropStitch technology. TPU is more abrasion-resistant than PVC and Hypalon/CSM, rafting boats or boats for extreme operating conditions (-70°C to +80°C) are made from TPU, for example. In contrast to PVC, TPU hoses do not contain any plasticisers, i.e. the welded seams remain supple even after welding and can withstand higher pressures than glued Hypalon/CSM seams.

Takacat-SPORT 260S to 380S closed bow + open transom

Takacat-LX 260LX to 420LX open bow + open transom

• 260LX = 90 x 35 x 35cm
• 300LX = 110 x 35 x 35cm
• 340LX = 120 x 35 x 35cm
• 380LX = 130 x 35 x 35cm
• 420LX = 140 x 40 x 40cm
• 460LX = 160 x 40 x 40cm (Length / Width / Height)
• 100 x 40 x 30cm (Length / Width / Height)

Takacat - Takayak-395

Catamarans are much more tilt-resistant than monohulls, and this also applies to kayaks. Since TAKACAT exclusively develops boats in catamaran design, it was logical that the new kayak from TAKACAT will also be a catamaran => Takayak-395

Generous continuous load area

The number 395 describes the overall length of the Takayak. But much more interesting is the usable length of the inner high-pressure floor of 370cm, with a continuous width of 42cm. So the Takayak offers plenty of loading space for 2 people with luggage, parents with children or for one/two people with one or more dogs.

29cm drive hoses with protective strips on the undersides

The two driving hoses with their 29cm diameter are well proportioned for a maximum load of 260Kg and are powerfully supported by the large-surface high-pressure floor. The lower connecting floor between the two drive hoses additionally protects the inner high-pressure floor in case of ground contact and during landing.

10PSI "Drop-Stitch" high pressure floor

The 8cm thick high-pressure floor can be inflated with an operating pressure of up to 10PSI = 689mbar thanks to its drop-stitch technology. This creates a stable loading platform and shields the entire seating and loading area from the water surface.

3 air chambers + safety overpressure valves

Each driving hose is equipped with a Halkey-Roberts valve at the stern and an overpressure safety valve at the bow. Accidental over-pumping of the tubes is therefore impossible and harmful pressure increases due to strong sunlight are also avoided. The Takayak-395 has a total of 3 independent large-volume air chambers.

One-seam design + 5-layer PVC fabric skin

One-seam design means that each tube is made from a single piece of skin. The tubes have only one longitudinal seam on the outside, which is additionally covered with a resistant 1mm thick protective strip and thus doubly secured. At the bow and stern, the so-called bumpers (end pieces) are then glued in, also double-secured. The One-Seam design reduces the number of seams and seam intersections by over 50% compared to half-shell production and thus significantly reduces the possibility of possible leaks in the seam areas. The 5-ply fabric-reinforced PVC skin with 0.9mm thickness and 1000 dtex meets the standard of quality inflatable boats. Optionally, the Takayak-395 can also be manufactured in 1mm Hypalon/CSM.

Open bow and stern

The open bow and stern create a forced bilge. Water that penetrates the Takayak-395, e.g. due to an overflowing wave or heavy rain, immediately escapes again; no bilge valve can realise such a bilge capability. Another advantage is that it is easy to return out of the water. No time-consuming safety and re-entry training is necessary.

Mobile in a bag

The Takayak-395, together with the high pressure floor, the two paddles, the two kayak seats and the hand air pump can be stowed in a transport bag. The transport bag measures 120 x 40 x 40cm (length/width/height). The driving hoses and the high-pressure floor together weigh 20Kg, the completely parked carrying bag with all accessories weighs approx. 24Kg, depending on the model of the hand pump.

Assembly - quick and uncomplicated

Setting up the Takayak-395 is quick and uncomplicated:

• Unroll the drive hoses and inflate to 250mbar (3.6PSI) at the stern using the Halkey-Roberts valves.
• Insert the high-pressure floor, fix it to the underbody at the bow and stern using the tension straps and inflate to 689mbar (10PSI).
• Insert the seats and tighten them using the side D-rings.
• Assemble the paddles and adjust them to your personal style.

And the Takayak-395 is ready to go out. Depending on the number of people and the load, one or two seats can be clipped in.

Electric Engine connected with a FinBox adapter

Thanks to the straight-through connecting floor between the two tubes, the Takayak-395/300 offers the possibility of e.g. gluing a slide-in fin box from down against the connecting floor and thus using an electric motor as a supporting drive aid. There are many manufacturers on the market who offer slide-in electric motors with FinBox adapters, e.g. Vaquita from ePropulsion, the Scupajet from Austria or the new E-Finn from JAYKAY in Germany. The course is then steered with the help of the paddle. Depending on the drive, speeds of up to 10Km/h can be achieved.

Kayaking redesigned - Takayak-395 - the redesigned kayak from Takacat offers advantages for all those who do not want to do without comfort and unique functionality when kayaking. As a catamaran, a stable position in the water, a ride as if on two rails, boarding and disembarking via the open bow is effortless, even out of the water back into the kayak, plenty of space for dogs and luggage travelling with you and a unique forced bilge.

Permatrim - Hydrofoil

• Elimination of ventilation problems (air gaps)
• Improved behavior in harsh waters
• Faster transition to the slip phase
• Slip speed reduction
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced rocking behavior

Takacat LXHD-Series - Heavy Duty Rescue Boats

The Takacat models 340LX-HD, 380LX-HD, 420LX-HD and 460LX-HD are available as heavy-duty versions for water rescue and other operations under difficult conditions. An ideal rapid intervention boat (SEB) for the fire brigade, water rescue and police. Due to their low immersion depth, TAKACAT catamaran inflatable boats are ideal for shallow water operations. The open bow makes it much easier to transfer people into the boat. The same applies to rescue divers and lifeguards. The open transom guarantees that the Takacats never fill up. Any water that is taken over flows straight back out of the boat.

In the heavy-duty version, the Takacats are made of 1.2mm/1450 weight RESC (red/dark blue) thick PVC fabric, alternatively 1.5mm/1750 weight MIL (black) thick PVC fabric or alternatively 1mm Hypalon/CSM. The top of the both tubes is double reinforced with a wide strip of PVC skin to protect against heavy uniforms.

The heavy-duty high-pressure floor has a full-surface and all-round PVC protective coating with an additional layer on the top (2mm) so that the boat can be walked on with heavy footwear without any problems and carrying heavy equipment is no problem.

The heavy-duty transom, made of 2mm stainless steel square tube plus 50mm thick PE1000 transom plates with additional stainless steel reinforcement, can be fitted with a maximum of a 15 or 20hp outboard motor, depending on the model. Thanks to the open bow, a transfer from the water into the boat can be carried out much more easily than with inflatable boats with a bow bulge. Divers can also return to the boat more easily. The open transom allows water that inevitably flows into the boat during a rescue operation to run off again immediately, and the same applies to wave action and heavy rain.

Due to the catamaran construction, the Takacat can also be used for ice rescue in winter, the same applies to the heavy-duty high-pressure floor. Optionally, a GRP floor can be used instead of the high-pressure floor.

The Takacat catamaran inflatable boats of the "Heavy-Duty" LX series are custom-made, i.e. special customer requests can be included in the production.

Takacat - LXRIB - RIB Catamaran with Aluminium Floor

Takacat-LXRIB - The special advantages of inflatable boats, rigid hull boats and catamarans are combined in the LXRIB from Takacat to create an interesting solution. A combination of hydrodynamic and aredynamic influences allow the Takacat LXRIB to float over the water instead of cutting through it, resulting in decent planing characteristics when using compact outboards and good fuel efficiency ..... Videos

With its large centre floor and integrated bow platform (460LXR) with anchor locker, the Takacat LXRIB offers more space than other inflatable boats in this size range.

Due to its catamaran-specific stability and gliding behaviour, the Takacat LXRIB is a very good boat for multiple uses such as diving, fishing, camping, water skiing and tubing. The robust Takacat LXRIB is also a very good choice as a safety and support boat for all types of water sports and for boat hire.

TPU (1.2mm - welded seams) is the standard material for the LXR tubes. In the marine environment, boats are constantly exposed to scratches and scrapes on rough surfaces such as sharp rocks. When designing RIB tubes, it is of utmost importance that they can withstand the extreme conditions. Here too, TPU offers advantages over CSM/Hypalon for inflatable boats. TPU is much more abrasion resistant than CSM/Hypalon. This is one of the main reasons why the US space agency NASA uses TPU instead of CSM coatings for most of its textile applications. 

RIBs, and especially Extreme RIBs used as military and commercial sea rescue boats, are often used in harsh weather conditions. These include both scorching and sub-zero temperatures. It is vital that the coating of the hoses can withstand these extreme conditions. High temperatures are detrimental to some textile coatings as they increase oxidation of the coating and the underlying fabric. Low temperatures, on the other hand, can cause many materials to lose their flexibility and tear or fail. Both temperature extremes generally affect CSM coatings more than TPU coatings. TPU generally retains its performance properties at temperatures from -50°C to +70°C, meaning that Takacat-LXR can be used from the Arctic to the Caribbean.

The interesting points summarised:

Takacat 340 LXRIB

(New aerodynamic tube design from 2024)

• Connecting floor incl. transom made of 3mm thick marine aluminium. Double-walled construction in the motor mounting area and in the floor area.
• Bow stowage box (optional)
• Length: 340cm
• Width: 166cm
• Inside width: 70cm
• Hose diameter: 46cm
• (2 pressure chambers standard - 4 pressure chambers optional)
• Weight: 64kg (TPU)
• Motorisable up to 20PS / 11KW

Takacat 460 LXRIB

• Bow stowage box
• Length: 460cm
• Width: 205cm
• Inside width: 95cm
• Hose diameter: 55cm
• (4 pressure chambers standard)
• Weight: 105kg (TPU)
• Motorisable up to 50PS / 36KW
• Connecting floor incl. transom - marine aluminium - light grey - 3mm. Double-walled construction in the motor mounting area and in the floor area.
• Tubes in TPU (1.2mm) with welded seams as standard
• High stability typical for catamarans
• Low-maintenance, robust double-walled deck made of marine aluminium with powder coating
• Optionally with seat console or jockey seat
• Optional aluminium equipment carrier
• Optional aluminium SLIP wheels for 340LXRIB
• Easy access via the bow
• Fast, smooth and efficient gliding
• Excellent tracking
• Great fun factor

The Takacat LXRIB is a boat that offers a safe feeling for beginners thanks to its catamaran characteristics and, depending on the motorisation, also inspires advanced drivers in terms of performance ..... Videos

Takacat 460LXRIB - Aluminium Floor

Takacat 340LXRIB - Aluminium Floor

The new LXRIB from Takacat combines the aerodynamic design of the LX series with a robust connecting floor made of marine aluminium. The 340LXR will make its world debut at BOOT 2024 in Düsseldorf . The 340LXR and the 460LXR are currently available. Depending on the model, the LXRIB can be motorised with 50 hp. The LXRIB series has been consistently developed with recyclability in mind, i.e. the RIB floor is made of marine aluminium and the welded tubes are made of TPU. TPU can be welded like PVC but has no plasticisers that can evaporate, i.e. it remains elastic even after the seams have been welded. In addition, the softening temperature of TPU is considerably higher than that of PVC, which is a plus for hot regions and when the boat is transported on the davits. Unlike PVC, TPU can be recycled and is compostable. The LXRIB is optionally available with a bow stowage box. The 340LXR weighs 65kg and the 460LXR weighs 105kg. For a RIB, these values can be described as lightweight.

As an option, the LXRIB models can also be equipped with bench consoles, jockey seats and combination consoles, see examples above. Aluminium equipment carriers and electric jack plates are available as further options.

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Saturn 12' Inflatable Sport Catamaran Boat MC365

New Model V3.0 - German Heytex PVC, Heat Welded Seams, Fiberglass Covered Transom, Premium Quality.

Discover the thrill of adventure with the newly upgraded Saturn MC365 Inflatable Catamaran. Crafted with top-tier German Heytex PVC and featuring heat-welded seams for extra durability, this boat is designed for both performance and longevity. 

Whether you're fishing, enjoying a relaxing family weekend on the water, or need a reliable tender to navigate beach surf, the MC365 is your ultimate companion. Its twin-hull design ensures exceptional stability and versatility.

For safety and ease of use, each tube is equipped with two separate air chambers and pressure release valves to prevent overinflation. The durable rub strake allows you to safely beach the boat, even on rocky shores. Step up your boating experience with this premium quality inflatable catamaran!

Saturn 12' Inflatable Sport Catamaran Boat MC365 V3.0 – Easy Access, Unmatched Convenience. What truly sets the Saturn MC365 apart is its innovative landing craft bow design. This unique feature allows for effortless boarding and exiting, whether you're at the dock, on the beach, or returning to your mothership. Forget about climbing over high points or worrying about stability—just step on board with confidence. 

Customers rave about how much easier it is to get in and out compared to traditional boats. After a swim, snorkel, or dive, you'll appreciate the smooth re-boarding experience that no other inflatable can match!

Specifications:

• Portable and lightweight.
• Quick and easy set-up.
• Looks sporty and cool!
• Extra wide rub strake along tubes bottom.
• Easy planning even with a small electric motor.
• High-pressure drop-stitch inflatable air deck floor.
• Two air chambers per tube for better safety.
• Durable rub strake protectors along boat tubes.
• 2 small fins for better directional tracking on bottom of tubes.
• Marine grade plywood transom with 2 drain plug.
• Included: hand pump, repair kit, set of oars, 2 aluminum benches and carry bag.

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Question:  Why is this catamaran rated for only a 9.9HP outboard and not a more powerful motor?

Answer:  Mini Cat boats are not designed for high-speed racing. Unlike XCAT racing boats, they don't have sponsors or fiberglass wings that enhance stability at high speeds. Mini Cats are built to be an affordable, budget-friendly option for smooth cruising with small gas outboards or electric trolling motors. Using a more powerful outboard can be risky, especially in strong winds, as improper weight distribution or excessive speed can cause the boat to flip backward. The wide, upward-curved front bow can act like a wing when going fast against strong gusts, increasing the risk. To ensure safety, the boat is limited to a 9.9HP motor. As always, when operating any watercraft, it's important to wear a life jacket and use the outboard's lanyard kill switch for added safety.

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Thundercat: The Most Fun For Your Money

Come on, admit it, you’ve probably already fantasized how it would feel to ride on the water at over 50 knots. Well, such speeds reach only very few boats and those that do often are big vessels with high-horsepower engines and are therefore quite expensive. But there is one exception: the catamaran-style inflatable boats, known as Thundercats, Zapcats, or Pencil Ducks. With an empty weight to power ratio of about 3 kg/hp, such an inflatable boat is on par with a Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé (that’s only with the standard configuration of 50 hp!). Yes, it’s true that comparing a boat to a car sounds strange, but in this comparison, it becomes clear what incredible powerful boats we’re talking about. Is your heart already beating faster now? Then learn more about these impressive powerboats in this article!

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Different Terminology

As mentioned at the beginning, various terms are in use for the catamaran-like inflatable boats: Thundercat, Zapcat and Pencil Duck. Thundercat and Pencil Duck are generic terms for this type of boat, although Pencil Duck is rather seldom used. Zapcat, on the other hand, is a brand name used by the South African manufacturer Gemini, and thus strictly speaking refers only to Thundercats from that one manufacturer. However, many people use Zapcat as a synonym for Thundercats/Pencil Ducks, although this is not correct.

History of Origins

The origin of Thundercats can be traced back to the coast of South Africa, where in the 1980s a somewhat crazy person started mounting a very powerful outboard motor on a rather small inflatable boat and then having the fun of a lifetime in the surf. A little later, an inflatable boat was developed to meet the requirements of high motorization and the rough water conditions in the surf on the coast of South Africa – the Thundercat was born. This type of boating quickly gained popularity around the coast of South Africa and organized races began to be held. Later, people around the globe followed enjoying such racing events, especially in Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. However, the Thundercat also gained popularity for recreational activities beyond racing.

Basically, Thundercats are a special type of Soft Inflatable Boats (SIBs), but the fundamental feature is that Thundercats have two speed tubes (also known as hijackers) under the main tubes. The collapsible bottom of the boat is usually made of wooden, aluminum or even carbon plates. At the bow, the two main tubes are connected with a nose cone, which is either made of GRP or carbon. Another special feature is that no conventional, closed transom is installed, but an open “wash through transom”, usually made of aluminum.

The classic dimensions of a Thundercat are 400 to 440 mm in length and 200 to 230 mm in width. The usual empty weight of such a boat is less than 85 kg and the standard engine (for racing) is 50 hp, although there are also some who motorize their Thundercat with up to 75 hp. For the engines, almost exclusively the light 2 stroke short shaft engines are used in the basic configuration with hand start and tiller produced by Yamaha or Tohatsu. The standard tiller is often modified by lengthening it and/or adding shock absorbers to improve control even in tough conditions.

There is little space inside the boats, but the boats are primarily intended for two passengers only, the driver and the co-driver. For the fuel tank, an ordinary mobile one made of plastic is used, which is then usually attached to the floor at the aft near the transom. But here, in favor of weight distribution, the exact position of the tank can be varied. In addition, the boats are equipped with holding straps on the tubes and on the floor, which allow the crew to find a hold on the boat even at high speeds.

In the figure below you can see quite well the layout of a Thundercat.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaryd Paarman (@zapcatracingsxm)

Advantages and Disadvantages

Now that we all know what a Thundercat is and how it is constructed, let’s take a look at the concrete advantages and disadvantages of such a unique design.

Unique Handling and Ride Characteristics

Due to the extremely low weight and compact dimensions, the advantages in terms of handling already come into play when launching the boat, because a Thundercat can easily be launched alone without a trailer. Even launching on the beach is no problem, after all, the boats were designed precisely for these conditions. Of course, the same applies to getting the boat out of the water.

In addition, a Thundercat also provides outstanding handling on the water, because the low weight makes any maneuver child’s play and thanks to the speed tubes, the boat runs like on rails and even tight turns at high speeds are possible. The direct tiller steering also ensures that the handling is very direct, and you get great dynamic feedback steering the boat.

The catamaran-style design also makes for a very smooth ride, as a kind of air cushion is created between the hull and the water surface, which has a dampening effect while minimizing friction and maximizing buoyancy. It also prevents the tube from getting sucked down at higher speeds, as is often the case with conventional SIBs (for details read our comparison between SIBs and RIBs ).

In the video below includes some stunning drone footage you get a good impression of the great ride characteristics.

Superb Weight to Power Ratio

As mentioned in the introduction, the Thundercats’ weight-to-power ratio is simply unbeatable. And that, together with the great handling, of course makes for a permanent grin on the water. Some consider Thundercats to be a better alternative to jet skis because of their guaranteed fun, but they are cheaper, more flexible and much cooler.

Great Affordability

In terms of initial investment, Thundercats are relatively budget-friendly, especially when you consider what a tremendous value they offer in terms of fun. They are also very inexpensive to operate and maintain, as there is no need for a permanent berth or even a trailer (though one is clearly recommended), and fuel consumption is also very economical. Any repairs can be carried out on your own, which is also easy on the wallet.

A True Eye Catcher

Despite all these great advantages, Thundercats are still rather rare to find and are therefore often real eye-catchers. In addition, many manufacturers of Thundercats offer a high degree of customization (in terms of color scheme) and you can create a true one-of-a-kind, which in our eyes is another advantage.

Disadvantages

Risk of flipping over.

However, the combination of high speeds and low weight comes with the risk of flipping over with the boat. Especially in wind and waves you should be careful. With the right caution, a Thundercat is nevertheless very safe, and you should not be deterred by its popular use as a racing boat, because it is also very well suited as a recreational boat.

Sacrifices in Recreational Use

Just now we wrote about the fact that a Thundercat is also great as a recreational boat, but certain disadvantages cannot be ignored. For one thing, there is only little space on board for passengers and equipment, and especially for smaller children, safe riding is quite limited. Secondly, the transom is open, which is great for use in the surf, as any water that gets into the boat immediately flows out through the transom. However, not only the water is flushed out, but also everything else that is lying around in the boat and that is not secured. However, if this should really become a problem and you use the boat primarily for recreational purposes, you can easily close the transom.

Note: More information regarding a family-friendly, more leisure-oriented version of the Thundercat can be found further below in this article.

Limited Availability of Outboards

As described above, the choice of outboard motor falls primarily on light, simple 2-stroke models. The problem, however, is that in some parts of the world (e.g., throughout the EU), these can no longer be purchased new by private consumers, as they do not meet the strict emissions regulations. Within these regions, one must rely on the limited second-hand supply or obtain an engine through complicated, not entirely legal means.

Modern 4-strokes are great engines, but they often weigh considerably more and have the problem that they cannot be made ready to run again as quickly and easily as a robust 2-stroke in the event of flipping the boat over.

In the table below we have listed all the advantages and disadvantages once again as an overview.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Unique Handling and Ride Characteristics	Risk of Flipping Over
Superb Weight to Power Ratio	Sacrifices in Recreational Use
Great Affordability	Limited Availability of Outboards
A True Eye Catcher

Well-Known Manufacturers

Now we would like to introduce you to a few well-known manufacturers of Thundercats.

Gemini Marine

A very large, well-established manufacturer from South Africa that offers not only the popular Zapcat F1, but also many large RIBs.

https://gemini-marine.com/

Caesar Inflatables

https://www.traditionrolex.com/47

Also, a well-known manufacturer from South Africa, who, in addition to their normal Thundercat (the 4.1 Racing Bullet) has developed other variations of the Thundercat, including the impressive 5.3 Maxi, also known as the Thunderbolt, which can be equipped with a whopping 90 horsepower.

http://www.ceasarinflatables.co.za/

Aquarius Inflatables

Another manufacturer from South Africa with a very good reputation, which also offers the Thundercat in different sizes and variations. They have also developed a few RIBs, including a catamaran-style RIB.

https://www.aquariusinflatables.co.za/

Infanta Inflatables

The last famous manufacturer we want to present to you comes, like the others, from South Africa and offers, in addition to its P1 Pencil Thundercat, other significantly larger inflatables.

https://www.infantainflatables.co.za/

Bonus: Compromise Between Performance and Recreational Suitability

If you are enthusiastic about the concept of the Thundercats but are not interested in racing and family suitability and practicality are important to you, then we have something for you! Some of the manufacturers listed above offer Thundercats with a “closed nose”. This means that the bow does not consist of a rigid nose cone, but of a continuous tube, just like that of a conventional inflatable boat. Basically, this variation of the Thundercat is no longer a real Thundercat, but rather a normal SIB with the distinctive feature that speed tubes are attached to the hull. The result is an exciting fusion that combines the performance advantages of the Thundercat with the practicality of a normal SIB. Although you must sacrifice a little performance compared to a purebred Thundercat, in many cases this may be perfectly tolerable.

Such a type of inflatable is offered by Ceasar Inflatables with their 4.1 Surfcat , by Aquarius Inflatables with their 4.1m Aquacat Sport Boat , as well as by Gemini Marine with their GRX 420 . Zodiac Nautic, probably one of the best-known inflatable boat manufacturers, had similar boats on offer for a long time with their Futura series, but for some time now this has been dropped out of their product range and, as far as we know, can only be purchased through the Zodiac Milpro brand, which is aimed at professionals.

In the following picture you can see a Zodiac Futura competing with a racing boat in 1989. Unfortunately, we do not know how the race ended…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zodiac Nautic (@zodiac_nautic)

And here is the 4.1m Aquacat Sport Boat from Aquarius Inflatables. At first glance you might think it was a conventional SIB, but take a closer look and you’ll see the speed tubes under the main tube.

That’s Enough, Get on the Water!

We hope to have given you a good overview of these great catamaran-style inflatable boats and maybe we have infected some of you with our enthusiasm! The great thing is that they are relatively affordable compared to many other products in the boating world and still offer a lot of fun on the water. Let’s go, get on the water!

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If you love summer or holiday getaways out in the water, then you are one of the people who use water sports activities to explore. There’s so much to do at sea, but the question is – can your transport get you and your crew to where you want to be?

With the best inflatable catamarans, there are many spots you can access that bigger boats can only dream of. Here’s a list you can consider when purchasing a boat for your next water adventure.

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Best Overall: Takacat 420 LX Powerful Safety Boat

This inflatable dinghy is perfect for some family fun under the sun or some challenging adventure against the wind. It has protective layers on the seams for strength and protection against hard-hitting areas .

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Perfect for Fishing & Sailing: Saturn Catamaran MC330

This is perfect to use for fishing, sailing, or passenger transport. The lowered front bow ensures convenience for swimmers and divers to quickly get in and out of the boat and the water.

Ultimate Kayak Alternative: Scout 430

This is the ultimate kayak alternative. Sailing at sea alone or with friends is no problem as this boat is easily manageable by a single person for kayak or powered boat use.

8 Best Inflatable Catamarans

• Takacat 420 LX Powerful Safety Boat
• Saturn Catamaran 
• Zodiac Pro 7
• Colorado XT Inflatable
• Solstice OutCat Inflatable Catamaran
• Bris 11 FT Inflatable Catamaran
• Minicat 460 Inflatable Sailing Catamaran

1. Takacat 420 LX Powerful Safety Boat

The Takacat company commits to its passion for providing water adventurers with an exciting range of the best inflatable catamaran boats that can weather many water conditions. This inflatable catamaran ensures safety, stability, and powerful speed while remaining versatile and easy to use.

The open Tube-transom and open bow design of the inflatable boats from Takacat revolutionize its portability and handling. This inflatable dinghy is perfect for some family fun under the sun or some challenging adventure against the wind.

Takacat Catamarans are best used as inflatable fishing boats with rod holders. Or sailboats and tenders because of their outstanding portability, durability, and load capacity. Its denier custom-made PVC-constructed tube is removable for easy and cost-effective retubing.

They are not glued to a hull, making them replaceable over time. Durability and rigidity are features of this inflatable catamaran with its protective anti-skid and anti-UV rays core. Any sailor will not have transport problems using this product as it is easily foldable and conveniently easy to set up.

The products that come with the purchase of the Takacat inflatable catamaran are its manual pump and gauge, a repair kit, rowlocks, and oar setup, and two carry bags. This heavy-duty inflatable boat lets you experience the world of water with companies while ensuring a safe and secure trip.

It has protective layers on the seams for strength and protection against hard-hitting areas. These additional layers make it perfect as the best contender for quality safety boats. 

2. Saturn Catamaran 

Saturn boasts its quality Catamarans that you can use for fishing, sailing, or passenger transporting. It features large tubes for improved catamaran performance and stability of the inflatable.

The lowered front bow ensures convenience for swimmers and divers to quickly get in and out of the boat and the water. You can easily pack it as it is incredibly lightweight with its quick and easy multi-chamber inflation and deflation.

Saturn features an attractive sporty look to add to your water sports activity feeling. Saturn inflatable boats have added tube air chambers for additional safety to cruisers and its marine-grade plywood transom with two drain plugs.

You can coast the water with your buddies as this inflatable catamaran boat’s maximum weight capacity is 1200 lbs. With your purchase, the products you get are a repair kit, a hand pump, aluminum benches, and a carrying bag.

3. Scout 430

The ultimate kayak alternative is the Scout 430. This boat boasts versatility and stunning design changes. This inflatable catamaran can give you more weight capacity with an extra waterline.

It has a greater outboard size without increasing the boat’s weight and compromising its setup and take-down characteristics.

You can use this inflatable catamaran for many water activities. And you don’t have to spend too much effort and energy on its transport and storage.

Sailing at sea alone or with friends is no problem as this boat is easily manageable by a single person for kayak or powered boat use.

4. Zodiac Pro 7

Zodiac Pro 7 rigid inflatable boat (RIB) fits all water activities. You can use this inflatable catamaran for fishing, diving, underwater hunting, and a lot more. Cruisers and sailors appreciate this inflatable boat for its removable tube, which makes it easy to maintain.

You have the luxury to customize the layout of this boat to your preference and desired program. The Zodiac Pro 7 consists of a deep V-fibreglass hull, Hypalon tubes for buoyancy, and a modular design for flexibility. 

What’s liberating is that you have the freedom to choose the configuration for this catamaran boat.

5. Colorado XT Inflatable

The Colorado XT is easily portable as it can just fit in a gear bag. It has removable side pockets for you to carry it with ease while still having customizable storage. This heavy-duty pontoon boat is resistant to abrasion with its PVC bottom and durable nylon top.

It has a transport wheel to make it easier for you to access many fishing spots. You will not have visibility issues as this inflatable boat rides high with non-slip footrests.

6. Solstice OutCat Inflatable Catamaran

Catamarans are useful for many water activities, such as fishing, diving, and passenger transport. Solstice inflatable catamaran is a premium-marine quality inflatable boat made with touch PVC. 

The unique design of this sailing catamaran provides stability and agility for a one-person voyage. It has an integrated kayak-style seat that supports and elevates the people sitting to ensure hours of comfort and enjoyment. 

Solstice OutCat stands out, along with others, when it comes to durability because of its radio frequency welded seams for a tougher boat.

With the water-resistant storage bag included with this inflatable boat, you will not have to worry about wet gears. This true catamaran hull design boat comes with a carry bag, pump, and gauge.

7. Bris 11 FT Inflatable Catamaran

This inflatable catamaran suits a small outboard motor or an inexpensive electric one. It features a lightweight removable air deck floor, making it easy for its owner and user to maintain, carry, and set up the boat.

Rocky terrains are not problematic as Bris has an extra-wide and thick rub strake on its bottom tubes. This inflatable catamaran is one of the best watercraft tenders for the main ship or an inflatable boat for fishing or a leisure cruise.

Like with any boat, extra care is necessary when speeding up in strong wind conditions to prevent the boat from flipping. The maximum weight capacity is 1200 lbs, allowing four people to board the inflatable boat.

8. Minicat 460 Inflatable Sailing Catamaran

The MiniCat 460 is one of the best and most versatile inflatable dinghies, heightening the users’ sailing experience. This boat’s aluminum floor deck and frame are lightweight, making it easy to maneuver while still controlling the speed.

They are designed with exceptional stability and simplicity for family fun. It ensures greater comfort and safety for the sailor and the crew because of its no-boom Dacron sail design.

The MiniCat is resistant to abrasion and wears as its material aligns with the white water rafts production. This inflatable dinghy’s weight capacity is 530 kg, which allows approximately four people aboard the sailboat.

Glued Seams vs. Welded Seams

Welded seams are often used for RIBs as they are affordable, typically easy to do, and inflated most of the time. Glued seams are best for boats you intend to fold and unfold constantly.

Welded seams become brittle and will start to leak. Additionally, they are not totally repairable as you can only patch them up, which compromises your boat’s quality and performance.

You want to purchase glued seamed boats, which are more flexible and have higher holding power in complex shapes and sizes.

Frequently Asked Question

Yes, you most definitely can, but there are a number of little details you and your team need to remember when leaving it inflated. Equipping your dinghy catamaran with chaps is best to protect it against UV rays and keep off bird poop. Inflatable bottom paint is also one thing to help your boat contend with any growth in your waters.

The best way to store an inflatable catamaran is by deflating it and rolling it up. Store it in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. You can also use a storage bag to keep it protected while in storage.

Inflatable catamarans can last for a very long time, provided you take good care of them. Your inflatable catamaran can last for many years with proper maintenance and storage.

Inflatable catamarans are just as safe as any other type of boat, provided that you use them properly and follow all safety guidelines. Always wear a life jacket when aboard an inflatable catamaran, and avoid rough waters.

Insider Advice

If there’s one thing you need to remember when purchasing and maneuvering inflatable catamarans, it’s safety. You may want to be the next Laura Dekker or chill out in the water on some days. 

No matter what, you need to take California-approved boating safety courses and always have a number of life jackets with you for you and your crew.

Better be on the safe side all the time.

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Thundercat Racing.  Thundercat racing is why you’re here.  The evolution of design from highly competitive thundercat racing in South Africa has produced wonderful technology for all of us to enjoy.

We  import genuine South African hulls by Aquarius, Caesar, Infanta, Thundercat, Gemini and Mako.  Check our new and used thundercat inventory !

Stick with South African thundercat hulls for quality and performance that will guarantee years of reliable fun.  “A used South African hull is usually better than a new hull from somewhere else.”  – Mr. Cracker

What is a Thundercat?

Thundercats are catamaran RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boat), a high performance relative to the Zodiak.  They go by many names throughout the world (pencil duck, rubber duck, zapcat etc) but Thundercat is the most popular in the US. The inflatable sponsons have an aggressive profile in contrast to traditional recreational catamarans that allow them to turn like they are on rails. The hulls weigh around 200 pounds which helps them rocket from waves.

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Often raced in the surf, thundercats are great for rough water conditions because of their large flotation sponsons and open transoms. Any water that makes it into the vessel, quickly runs out the back through the transom. Although it can look dangerous, thundercats are actually safer than most vessels on the water. Typically, a thundercat will have six independently inflated chambers. If one is punctured, the remaining five will easily keep the vessel afloat.

Come race Thundercats in Florida at events like the BayLoosa Challenge!

The Physics

Thundercats are usually raced 2-up (driver and copilot).  Top speed and acceleration will be better with only a driver but the ballast of a copilot is helpful for making hairpin turns.  Since the hull weights about 200 pounds and the motor weighs about 200 pounds, the movement of a 100 – 200 pound copilot about the cockpit can drastically change the location of the center of gravity and thus the ability to maneuver.

Thundercats are typically outfitted with 40 to 90 HP outboard motors. The lighter the motor however, the better the handling.  The best motor for a thundercat inflatable is a 40 or 50, Yamaha or Tohatsu, short shaft, pull start, manual tilt carbureted 2 stroke.  If you want max power, the best practical setup is a 40 HP outboard Mercury 3 cylinders of 1997-2005 vintage, ported to produce upwards of 90 HP.   4 strokes and fuel injected 2 strokes are sensitive to submersion and that’s why the carbureted 2 strokes of yesteryear are still the best fit for thundercat racing.  Carbureted 2 strokes are great motors for thundercat power due to the inherent lack of electronics, high power to weight ratios and no need for a starting battery.

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Fun in the sun

Thundercats are great for fishing and general recreation in addition to their wicked high speed performance.  The majority of the hull lift comes from aerodynamics which leaves very little of the hull below the water’s surface.   Shallow draft makes them great for getting up the creek or to your favorite scalloping spot. Egress and entry is a breeze over the round sponsons which make them particularly nice for free diving. It’s an all-condition life raft   capable of speeds in excess of 70 MPH.

Getting started with Thundercats

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Safety Gear

The hulls are full of air but slamming your face against one after coming off of a wave is never fun.  A full face (motocross type) helmet that is capable of getting completely wet without degradation of the internal padding protects your face from accidental smashing.  Cut proof life jackets are mandatory in racing circuits.

Kill switches save lives.

Tools and Equipment

The hulls come standard with storage compartments that are excellent for storing tools and a rope.  Riders will need both when getting an overturned thundercat back in service.

Quality Materials

A new thundercat hull will typically cost 4 to 6 thousand dollars depending on brand. Be weary of old hulls selling for dirt cheap because gluing seams again and again makes for a bad time.  Modern, welded thundercat hulls take more abuse in their lifetime than predecessors or cheap knock offs.

Fast Motors

Suitable motors go for $500 to $7000 (very used to new) and props cost between $100 to $1000.

Mercury 3 cylinders are great for thundercats since they are common and inexpensive.  Merc 3 Cylinder Wiki

Feed the Beast

Gas tanks designed specifically for thundercats fit snugly along the transom and leave the deck uncluttered.

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Size	11 ft
Color	Gray
Brand	BRIS
Material	1100 denier 0.9mm PVC
Product Dimensions	132"L x 72"W
Item Weight	48 Kilograms
Age Range (Description)	成人
Manufacturer	benflyworld
Weight Limit	1200 Pounds

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• 30 Days money back guarantee. All of our boats come with 3 year manufacturer warranty. Guarantee begins when product is delivered.
• Premium Quality Materials : Same heavy-duty 1,100 Denier PVC as in BRIS inflatable boats with polyester support, having excellent resistance to tearing, tension and breaking . It is a much more heavy-duty than most of 1,000 Denier PVC fabric.
• All seams are HEAT WELDED for perfect seaming and guaranteed to last in fresh water, salt water and extreme humidity. Most seams are quadruple overlap for maximum strength and durability and will not fall apart . Two air chambers per tube for better safety.
• Features: High-pressure inflatable air deck floor is very stable . you can stand ,walk or even jump on it, the same way you could on hard floor. two air chambers per side-tube to make the boat more safer . one-way drain valve with plug, two fins for improved tracking.
• Included: PVC Hull, Drop stitch air floor,2 x Aluminum Bench Seats, Repair Kit, 2x Aluminum Oars, Carrying Bag, and Foot Pump.

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The HS335 Inflatable catamarns is a very stable boat and is perfectly suited for either a small outboard motor or with an inexpensive electric motor .It have lightweight removable high-pressure AIR DECK floor system that provides you a low maintenance, light weight, removable floor that is easy and quick to set-up and deflate. The extra wide durable rub strake on the bottom of our tubes are extra thick and allow beaching on rocky terrain. It is versatile watercraft that is great as a tender for main ship, stable fishing boat or just a weekend pleasure cruiser. Please note that this type of boats are not designed to be sport racers. They do not have sponsors or fiberglass wings as XCAT type of racing boats. This boat are designed for leasure boating activities . Care should be taken when using a gas outboard to limit speeds especially in strong wind conditions as the boat could flip if raced or improperly operated. As with any other watercraft, always wear your life jacket and use an outboard lanyard kill switch when going fast. Specifications: overall length: 11ft Overall width: 6 ft Inside width :3 ft Tuber diameter: 17" Chambes: 4+1 Max person : 4 Max capacity: 1200 lbs Max hp: 10hp Boat weight: 110 lbs Floor Design: Air deck floor package included: inflatable boat, air deck floor, 2 seats ,one set of oars, foot pump ,carry bag and repair kits.

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Size	‎11 ft
Color	‎Gray
Brand	‎BRIS
Material	‎1100 denier 0.9mm PVC
Product Dimensions	‎132"L x 72"W
Item Weight	‎48 Kilograms
Age Range (Description)	‎成人
Manufacturer	‎benflyworld
Weight Limit	‎1200 Pounds
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	‎53.15 x 25.59 x 13.78 inches
Package Weight	‎50 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎132 x 72 x 0.04 inches
Brand Name	‎BRIS

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Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the value for money, speed, and sturdiness of the water flotation device. They mention it tracks great at high speeds and is a nice little boat. However, some customers have reported that the PVC leaks after one short season. Opinions differ on the build quality.

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"...launch from the beach or get into shallows for fishing this is worth every penny ." Read more

"...Overall, an awesome boat for the price . For something that can get you on the ocean or lake from a couple of bags is great...." Read more

" Great value and well built boat! I recommend!..." Read more

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Customers like the speed of the water flotation device. They mention it tracks great at high speeds and is lightweight.

"...Even better than I thought ! Tracks great at high speed .. maybe- 15 mph. And watch out.... It'll turn quick !..." Read more

"...and if you deflate at end of day, they are lots of fun, lightweight and fast ." Read more

"...One of the self baling rubber valves came out but otherwise, she tracks well ...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the water flotation device. They mention it's a nice little boat and easy to air up.

"I absolutely love this inflatable. And for the price , it's great . Looks very sturdy. Well built and easy to assemble. Be carful though...." Read more

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"Took this out on the lake this weekend. Nice little boat . Fairly easy to air up. Transom was a bit too thick for my 3.5hp trolling motor...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the water flotation device. Some mention it's well-built and stable, while others say it doesn't hold up very well and the storage bag really sucks.

"This boat is amazing for solo fishing and for use as a shuttle. It's very stable and is great for getting in the water when the boat launch is packed..." Read more

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Unbelievably small in the pack-bag yet with so much sailing pleasure to offer: The handy sailing boat for solo sailors is a fast and agile fun catamaran that is ready to use in no time: From your camper van onto the water in just 20 to 30 minutes! The NEO is very light and makes it all the easier: The inflatable catamaran can be easily stowed away; it is spectacular – and light – to sail on one hull and easy to set back upright if it capsizes. Ideal for easy sailing, beginners, young people and up to two people on inland waters: Perfect for all those who appreciate lightness.

Small but excellent

The two practical pack-bags for the NEO measure only 185 cm so that they can be easily stowed away in your camper van or car.

Innovative hull

More buoyancy, extra loads, increased safety – and smooth sailing with less spray:

The convex hull bottom reduces resistance at the bow and stern, and the modern Wavepiercer bow cuts through the waves. You will be the fastest sailor on the water! It is has been developed and optimised through tank testing and the boat-skin is hand made from tough Grabner car tyre rubber.

Robust profile frame

Frame with internal profile: The frame doesn’t twist, the hulls don’t bounce off: The profile frame, which is made from saltwater-resistant anodised aluminium, is firmly connected to the hull at the top and at the sides with four sleeve inserts. These angular connectors provide torsional stability, while the trampoline mesh is integrated seamlessly and directly into the profile frame.

Long centreboard, great effect

The deeper the centreboard extends into the water, the better it reduces lateral drift – the centreboard of the HAPPY CAT reaches particularly deep and it can also be infinitely inclined to optimally trim the pressure point to the speed of each course.

The extremely robust and hydrodynamically optimised aluminium centreboard retracts automatically when it touches the ground and can be pulled in completely during landing.

Extremely easy steering

Servo-like steering: The high-speed rudder, which is made from strong aluminium and shifted towards the rear, ensures easy operation and smooth sailing while improving the steering control just like a hydrodynamically optimised blade that extends deep into the water. It releases automatically when it touches the ground.

Easy assembly and dismantling

The practical mast foot joint makes it easy to right and lower the mast, which can be righted by just one person.

Professional profile rig

Angular connectors keep the mast stable. The sail is directly retracted directly and flush into the mast profile to become one unit with the mast which rotates together with it – this results in a professional profile.

Double shrouds and the additional forestay increase safety and ensure that the mast bends in a controlled manner to optimise the sail profile. The mast can be adjusted/left erected independently from the sails.

Wind in the sails

Sailing at high speed: The upper section of the Square Head mainsail is wider, which allows you to sail at high speed even in light wind conditions; the modern shape of the fully battened 6 m² mainsail, which is made from thick Dacron canvas, provides you an ideal profile for any wind condition, and thanks to the sail surface, which has been extended further downwards, the formation of air vortices is reduced to a minimum. Large, reinforced windows provide the skipper with unobstructed all-round visibility.

Foresail advantage: The 3 m² jib reaches up to the mast to allow you to sail with more height using the tow points which are fixed at an ideal position close to the mast; the comfortable continuous jib furler makes handling easy – with no skewer at all.

Traveller and trim

Before the wind, wind abeam or close to the wind: Depending on the course, the tow point of the mainsheet is moved towards luff or lee using the traveller and the “twist” of the mainsail is reduced.

Flat or bulging sail: To perfectly adjust the mainsheet profile to the wind conditions, the mainsheet is hooked into the clew plate further towards the front or to the rear.

Pictures & Videos

Sailing action with the HAPPY CAT NEO in formation

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Technical data

Standard equipment.

Overall Length x Width	420 x 205 cm	13' 9" x 6' 9"
Length x Width Trampoline	170 x 130 cm	5' 6" x 4' 3"
Hull Length x DM	405 x 47 cm	13' 3" x 18"
Mast Height	505 cm	16' 7"
Weight	59 kg	130 lbs
Packing dimensions	2 pc: 185 x 30 x 30 cm	2 pc: 6' 0" x 12" x 12"
Longest Item	183 cm (bowsprit)	6' 0" (bowsprit)
Persons max.	3 Persons + 1 child	3 Persons + 1 child
Payload	350 kg	772 lbs
Air Chambers	2	2
Assembly Time	25 min	25 min
Operating Pressure	0.3 bar	4.3 psi
Material	1100 dtex EPDM-Kautschuk	1100 dtex EPDM-Kautschuk
Headsail / mainsail	3 m² / 6 m²	32 sq.ft. /65 sq.ft.
Sail Area	9 m²	97 sq.ft.
Wind Force	4 Beaufort	4 Beaufort
Engine Power	2.2 kw / 3 hp	2.2 kw / 3 hp
Motor Weight	18 kg	40 lbs
Shaft Length Motor	long shaft - L	long shaft - L
ISO Standard	ISO EN 6185 cat. VI	ISO EN 6185 cat. VI
Design Category	C	C
Colour	red	red
Inland waters
Coastal waters
Payload
Performance
Single-handed sailing
Two people sailing or more

Included in delivery:

• 2 wavepiercing hulls
• 2 safety valves
• 1 profile frame 4-parts
• 1 trampoline mesh with snap-buckles
• 1 double toe-strap
• 4 paddle retainer
• 1 net-pouch for lines
• 2 tensioning stays for bowsprit
• 2 sleeve-inserts for crossbar/bow deck-cover
• 1 centreboard
• 1 mast aluminium 3-parts
• 1 mast foot hinge
• 2 double shrouds
• 2 neoprene shrouds protection
• 1 jib sail 3 sqm
• 1 mainsail 6 sqm
• 1 jib furler endless
• 1 traveller
• 1 main sheet 3:1
• 2 shroud wind indicators
• 2 drilling for motor mounting
• 4 drilling for slipping-wheels
• 1 packing bag set 3-parts
• 1 specification label
• 1 repair kit
• 1 valve key
• 1 pressure relief adapter
• 1 owners manual with declaration of conformity

Your new boat in just a few steps

Included in the price:

• 1 Main Sail
• 1 Pack-Sack
• 2 Pack-bags Universal Sail with Wheels

Note: Shipping by forwarding agent

HAPPY CAT NEO

Accessory Set HAPPY CAT NEO ( Set contents )

Electric Air Pump with Battery

Foredeck HAPPY CAT NEO

Foredeck net HAPPY CAT

Masthead float

Slipping wheels HAPPY CAT

Furling-booster

Strong wind - sail set

Tarpaulin HAPPY CAT NEO

Lee-shroud tensioning set

Tiller lock HAPPY CAT NEO

Motor-bracket HAPPY CAT NEO

Torqeedo Travel 903 L (long shaft)

7.990,00 EUR

incl. VAT, plus shipping costs

Happycat NEO am Waginger See in Bayern

War gerade mit meinem nagelneuen Happycat NEO am Waginger See in Bayern. Das ist jetzt richtiges Segeln. Hatte vorher ein Holiday 2 mit Grabner Besegelung und Hobie Auslegern. Kein Vergleich. Jeden Cent Wert. Danke für dieses Boot. 

Uwe H. Model: Segelkatamarane / Happy Cat Neo Owner since 2023

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‘Miracle’ Russian survives two months adrift in icy seas on inflatable boat

MOSCOW - A Russian man survived more than two months drifting in icy seas on an inflatable boat in an ordeal that claimed the lives of his brother and teenaged nephew, officials and reports said.

Mr Mikhail Pichugin may have survived because of his portly 100kg stature, according to his incredulous wife. Media reports said he weighed only 50kg when found on Oct 14.

The man, his brother and a 15-year-old set off for Sakhalin island from the far eastern Khabarovsk region on Aug 9 on an inflatable catamaran, transport prosecutors said.

The boat was discovered at about 10pm on Oct 14 as it floated past a fishing boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, around 1,000km from its starting point and 66 days after it set off.

A video posted by prosecutors shows a bearded man in a life jacket shouting at the fishermen: “I don’t have much strength” but managing to catch a rope.

The survivor was named by RIA Novosti news agency as Mr Mikhail Pichugin. The bodies of his brother Sergei, 49, and nephew, Ilya, 15, were still on the boat.

Rescuers had mounted a helicopter and plane search for the trio a few days after they disappeared, suspecting the boat had been carried by currents towards Kamchatka.

Mr Pichugin’s wife Ms Yekaterina told RIA Novosti: “It’s a kind of miracle.”

She said the men had taken enough food and water to last only two weeks.

She said her husband’s bulk could have saved him, as “he weighed around 100kg”. Russian television reported he lost 50kg.

The fishing boat brought Mr Pichugin to the far eastern city of Magadan, where he was taken off in a stretcher, apparently conscious.

His condition is “more or less stable”, chief doctor of the regional hospital Yury Lednev, told RIA Novosti, saying he was likely to have suffered from hypothermia.

The fishing boat also brought back the bodies and the inflatable boat, which was being examined by investigators.

Criminal probe launched

Transport investigators have launched a probe into possible breaches of safety rules, raising the prospect that Mr Pichugin could face a criminal charge and risk a prison sentence of up to seven years.

The Baza Telegram channel, which is seen as close to law enforcement, cited sources as saying the group had around 20 litres of water and collected rain water and ate dried noodles and peas.

The channel reported that Mr Pichugin told the fishermen his nephew died in early September after which the brothers spent about three weeks together on the boat.

They began to get bedsores from sitting so long and his brother tried to wash himself and fell in the icy water. Mr Pichugin retrieved him but he died soon after, Baza reported.

Mr Pichugin then tied his brother and nephew’s bodies to the boat to prevent them falling into the choppy waves. He hung their life jackets on the side of the boat in a bid to attract attention.

The brothers were from Ulan-Ude in Siberia but Mr Mikhail Pichugin was working in Sakhalin as a driver.

He had invited his brother and nephew to visit and they planned a sea trip to see whales, Komsomolskaya Pravda tabloid reported, citing relatives.

An expert questioned by RIA Novosti recalled that in 1960, four Soviet soldiers survived 49 days adrift on a small boat in the Pacific Ocean that was found by the US aircraft carrier Keersarge. AFP

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Russian man survives two months adrift on an inflatable boat

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The dinghy was found in the Sea of Okhotsk, around 1,000 km from its starting point

Moscow: A Russian man survived more than two months drifting in icy seas on an inflatable boat in an ordeal that claimed the lives of his brother and teenaged nephew, officials and reports said.

Mikhail Pichugin may have survived because of his portly 100 kilogramme (220 pounds) stature, according to his incredulous wife. Media reports said he weighed only 50kg when found on Monday.

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The man, his brother and a 15-year-old set off for Sakhalin island from the far eastern Khabarovsk region on August 9 on an inflatable catamaran, transport prosecutors said.

The boat was discovered at about 10.00 pm on Monday as it floated past a fishing boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, around 1,000 kilometres (670 miles) from its starting point and 66 days after it set off.

A video posted by prosecutors shows a bearded man in a life jacket shouting at the fishermen: "I don't have much strength" but managing to catch a rope.

The survivor was named by RIA Novosti news agency as Mikhail Pichugin. The bodies of his brother Sergei, 49, and nephew Ilya, 15, were still on the boat.

Rescuers had mounted a helicopter and plane search for the trio a few days after they disappeared, suspecting the boat had been carried by currents towards Kamchatka.

50 kilos lost

Pichugin's wife Yekaterina told RIA Novosti: "It's a kind of miracle". She said the men had taken enough food and water to last only two weeks.

She said her husband's bulk could have saved him, as "he weighed around 100 kilograms". Russian television reported he lost 50kg.

The fishing boat brought Pichugin to the far eastern city of Magadan, where he was taken off in a stretcher, apparently conscious.

His condition is "more or less stable", the chief doctor of the regional hospital, Yury Lednev, told RIA Novosti, saying he was likely to have suffered from hypothermia.

The fishing boat also brought back the bodies and the inflatable boat, which was being examined by investigators.

Criminal probe launched

Transport investigators have launched a probe into possible breaches of safety rules, raising the prospect that Pichugin could face a criminal charge and risk a prison sentence of up to seven years.

The Baza Telegram channel, which is seen as close to law enforcement, cited sources as saying the group had around 20 litres of water and collected rain water and ate dried noodles and peas.

The channel reported that Pichugin told the fishermen his nephew died in early September after which the brothers spent about three weeks together on the boat.

They began to get bedsores from sitting so long and his brother tried to wash himself and fell in the icy water. Pichugin retrieved him but he died soon after, Baza reported.

Pichugin then tied his brother and nephew's bodies to the boat to prevent them falling into the choppy waves. He hung their life jackets on the side of the boat in a bid to attract attention.

The brothers were from Ulan-Ude in Siberia but Mikhail Pichugin was working on Sakhalin as a driver.

He had invited his brother and nephew to visit and they planned a sea trip to see whales, Komsomolskaya Pravda tabloid reported, citing relatives.

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