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Product Line Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Uses & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 LX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Color your Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Sport Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 TakaSUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 TakaDOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LX Series TakaKAYAK Taka3 COMING SOON PRODUCT LINE INTRODUCTION www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer
Sport Series SUP TakaDOCK 4 PRODUCT LINE INTRODUCTION www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer
5 USES & ACTIVITIES www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer NO EXCUSES... Day Boating/Family Fun Tender RV & Camping Fishing
6 USES & ACTIVITIES www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer ...JUST GO! Scuba/Snorkle/Swim Hunting Search & Rescue Marine Research
INTRODUCING THE LX SERIES FAST AND STABLE: Takacat’s catamaran design, large diameter tubes, and raised floor creates a stable and dry boat that is easy to row and planes with a minimal horsepower outboard. UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES: The revolutionary open transom design prevents Takacats from holding water, while the open bow design provides quick and easy access from the water or beach. ULTRA-PORTABLE: The removable transom enables Takacats to be rolled-up into two bags for easy storage and transportation. QUALITY MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION: High quality materials combined with industry leading construction methods Single seam joints VERSATILE: Takacats are perfect for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, hunting, camping, RV owners, yacht & sailboat tenders, or just enjoying a day out on the water. QUICK AND EASY SET-UP: Takacats are designed for quick and easy assembly, with full inflation and assembly in 8 to 15 minutes with a single person. PACKS INTO 2 BAGS FOR TRANSPORT & STORAGE 7 LX Series www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer
OUR FLAG SHIP PORTABLE WATERCRAFT Model T260 LX T300 LX T340 LX T380 LX T420 LX T460 LX Overall Length 8'6" 9'10" 11'2" 12'6" 13'9" 15'1" Width 5'1" 5'1" 5'5" 5'5" 6'1" 6'1" Tube Diameter 19" 19" 19" 19" 22" 22" Boat Weight 55 lbs 64 lbs 68 lbs 89 lbs 111 lbs 143 lbs Rec. Outboard Engine 2.5 - 6 HP 2.5 - 8 HP 2.5 - 10 HP 6 - 15 HP 15 HP 10 -20 HP Max HP 8 HP 10 HP 15 HP 20 HP 25 HP 20 HP Capacity 3 people/793 lbs 4 people/809 lbs 5 people/1,135 lbs 6 people/1,410 lbs 7 people/1,576 lbs 8 people/1,874 lbs BOW CONSTRUCTION aerodynamic & tapered single seam, chemically bonded OPEN BOW safe & convenient on/off boarding GRAB LINES Sit anywhere - inner & outer lines OPEN TRANSOM Keeps water out & floor dry AIR DECK FLOOR high pressure, UV stabilized, non-skid PVC CATAMARAN DESIGN stable & efficient TUBE PROTECTION BUOYANT TUBES heavy-duty rubber extra large diameter for capacity & comfort 8 LX Series www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer
9 T260LX www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer Specs 260 Lite X - Ultralight Tender Length 8'6" Weight 55 lbs. Beam 5'1" Rec HP 2.5 - 6 HP Max HP 8 HP Capacity 3 people or 793 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Hull Bag 37.5" x 14" x 14" Transom Bag 37.5" x 14" x 14" ULTRALIGHT TENDER The Takacat T260LX is the perfect yacht tender and small personal craft—a lightweight and innovative dinghy. The T260LX provides easy boarding from the water and can be used for hasslefree access to clean the waterline of a larger vessel. With a sleek design, and featuring innovative Takacat advantages such as an open bow, catamaran hull design and the revolutionary Tube Transom®, the T260LX is often the most practical and envied dinghy in the anchorage. It also is a safe and comfortable fishing boat and has nearly limitless other uses. Possibility awaits you with this innovative and cutting-edge dinghy! Boats are also available in select custom colors. Contact your dealer for options. 8'6"
10 T300LX www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer 9'10" Specs 300 Lite X - Versatile Tender Length 9'10" Weight 66 lbs. Beam 5'1" Rec HP 2.5 - 8 HP Max HP 10 HP Capacity 4 people or 809 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Hull Bag 41.5" x 14" x 14" Transom Bag 35.5" x 14" x 10" VERSATILE TENDER The most popular size of the Takacat LX Series, the Takacat T300LX is a jack-of-all trades. It is the perfect tender for the cruising family, and is ideal as a stand-alone day boat. The T300LX boasts the same revolutionary features as the other LX models including the open bow and quick drain tube transom® and is just as versatile. The stable catamaran hull design makes it just as ideal as a landing to board from the water fully equipped with SCUBA gear, as it is to cruise out to a favorite fishing spot with a buddy. There’s plenty of space for two adults plus gear, or take the kids out for a day on the water in amazingly safe T300LX! Boats are also available in select custom colors. Contact your dealer for options.
11 T340LX www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer Specs 340 Lite X - The Ultimate Portable Boat Length 11'2" Weight 79 lbs. Beam 5'5" Rec HP 2.5 - 10 HP Max HP 15 HP Capacity 5 people or 1,135 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Hull Bag 47" x 14" x 14" Transom Bag 35.5" x 14" x 10" THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE BOAT The Takacat T340LX is a favorite in the portable boat market. The wide beam, large diameter tubes, raised floor, and catamaran hull design all come together to create an extremely stable platform. The extra waterline length helps provide quick and level planing when underway, and the large flat deck provides the perfect platform for fishing, diving, and water enthusiasts. Packed full of original Takacat innovations, the T340LX is in a class of it's own on the water. Boats are also available in select custom colors. Contact your dealer for options. 11'2"
12 T380LX www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer 12'6" Specs 380 Lite X - Fishing/Diving Favorite Length 12'6" Weight 92 lbs. Beam 5'5" Rec HP 6 - 15 HP Max HP 20 HP Capacity 6 people or 1,410 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Hull Bag 53" x 14" x 14" Transom Bag 35.5" x 14" x 10" FISHING/DIVING FAVORITE The Takacat T380LX has the extra buoyancy and space to take the whole crew with you, and plenty of additional space for dive or sports gear. A longer waterline offers big advantages for planing and performance when the boat is loaded with gear or when using a small outboard with a light load on board. With four tube chambers and one floor chamber, the T380LX provides many safety merits that make it well suited to a wide variety of uses such as flood rescue, coach and support boats, and dive support boats. Boats are also available in select custom colors. Contact your dealer for options.
13 PRODUCT LINE INTRODUCTION www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer T420LX Specs 420 Lite X - Family Day Boat Length 13'9" Weight 110 lbs. Beam 6'1" Rec HP 15 HP Max HP 25 HP Capacity 7 people or 1,576 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Hull Bag 57" x 18" x 18" Transom Bag 35.5" x 14" x 10" FAMILY DAY BOAT The T420LX boasts oversized tubes and extra wide beam for added stability and plenty of room for family and friends. The removable Tube Transom® allows the boat to be packed down into bags with a surprisingly small storage footprint—especially for a boat this large—making it possibly one of the largest genuinely portable inflatable catamarans on the market. Four tube chambers and one floor chamber provide safety features the make the T420LX well suited to a wide variety of uses such as flood rescue, duck hunting, fishing, coach and support boats, and dive support boats. 13'9"
14 PRODUCT LINE INTRODUCTION www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer T460LX Specs 460 Lite X - Big Adventure Boat Length 15'1" Weight 143 lbs. Beam 6'1" Rec HP 10 - 20 HP Max HP 20 HP Capacity 8 people or 1,874 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Hull Bag 65" x 15.5" x 15.5" Transom Bag 35.5" x 14" x 10" BIG ADVENTURE BOAT The T460LX is the largest boat in the Takacat all-inflatable range of boats and is the most portable 15 foot boat on the market. This boat features our 4+1 multi-chamber design and the floor can be used separately from the boat as an inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard. The T460LX is well suited for a variety of uses such as: diving, fishing, flood rescue, coach and support boats and as a true adventure boat, capable of carrying multiple people and gear beach camping. 15'1"
15 Color Your Cat www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer Ice Breaker Grey Pacific Blue Patrol Orange Fun-Time Lime Digital Camo AVAILABLE IN 21 COLORS LX and Sport models are available in colors
16 Color Your Cat www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer Alert Red Yellow Tang Woodland Camo CONSULT YOUR DEALER
17 SPORT SERIES www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer SPORT SERIES - ADVANTAGES OF THE LX SERIES FAST AND STABLE: Takacat’s catamaran design, large diameter tubes, and raised floor creates a stable and dry boat that is easy to row and planes with a minimal horsepower outboard. UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES: The revolutionary open transom design prevents Takacats from holding water, while the closed bow design provides a more traditional deisgn. ULTRA-PORTABLE: The removable transom enables Takacats to be rolled-up into two bags for easy storage and transportation. QUALITY MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION: High quality materials combined with industry leading construction methods Single seam joints VERSATILE: Takacats are perfect for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, hunting, camping, RV owners, yacht & sailboat tenders, or just enjoying a day out on the water. QUICK AND EASY SET-UP: Takacats are designed for quick and easy assembly, with full inflation and assembly in 8 to 15 minutes with a single person. PACKS INTO 2 BAGS FOR TRANSPORT & STORAGE
18 SPORT SERIES www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer Model T260S T300S T340S T380S Overall Length 8'6" 9'10" 11'2" 12'6" Width 5'1" 5'5" 5'5" 5'5" Tube Diameter 19" 19" 19" 22" Boat Weight 55 lbs 64 lbs 68 lbs 89 lbs Rec. Outboard Engine 2 - 6 HP 2.5 - 8 HP 2.5 - 10 HP 6 - 15 HP Max HP 8 HP 10 HP 15 HP 20 HP Capacity 3 people/793 lbs 4 people/809 lbs 5 people/1,135 lbs 6 people/1,410 lbs CONSTRUCTION single seam, chemically bonded CLOSED BOW traditional design GRAB LINES Sit anywhere - inner & outer lines OPEN TRANSOM Keeps water out & floor dry AIR DECK FLOOR high pressure, UV stabilized, non-skid PVC CATAMARAN DESIGN stable & efficient IN A TRADITIONAL CLOSED BOW DESIGN
19 TakaSUP www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer TakaDOCK STIFFEST & MOST BUOYANT INFLATABLE SUP Specs Inflated Length 11' x 2'7" x 6" Width 2'6" Weight 40 lbs. Capacity 350 lbs. Pack Down Dimensions Storage Bag 2'9" x 1'6" x 1' • TakaGrip® protects the surface and offers good grip on the board, even when wet. • Dropstitch construction provides the most rigid construction possible • Thicker air cover fabric resulting in better stiffness and buoyancy • Shock cord mesh makes it easy to secure carry-on items • All connection points are adhered with high quality chemical bond, so material remains pliable for folding and storage • Quick and easy assembly with air pressure of only 10 to 12 psi • Rolls up into a single, easy to carry bag GO-ANYWHERE INFLATABLE DOCK Specs TakaDOCK 10 Inflated Dimensions 6' x 10' TakaDOCK 8 Inflated Dimensions 5' x 8' • TakaGrip® non-skid PVC protects the surface and offers a good firm footing, even when wet. • Only dock on market with PVC non-skid. Competition uses EVA Foam which tends to bubble after first year of use • Dropstitch construction provides the most rigid construction possible • Thick fabric provides peace-of-mind from abrasion and punctures. TakaDock is 8" thick vs standard 6" thickness of other brand docks • Convenient handles, D-hooks for transport and anchoring • All connection points are glued with high quality adhesive, so material remains pliable for folding and storage • Quick and easy assembly with air pressure of only 10 to 12 psi • Rolls up into a single, easy to carry bag • Available in 2 sizes 5'x8' & 6'x10' • Future accessory suite in development
20 ACCESSORIES www.takacatamericas.com | find a dealer VOLUME INFLATOR PROTECTIVE COVER TRANSPORT WHEELS STRAP KITS FISHING ROD HOLDER PERMATRIM HYDROFOIL PUCK SEAT • 17.5" Flat seat option complete with 2 D-ring attachment points, easy carry handle, and anti-skid strip finish. • Perfect solution for most cavitation and ventilation issues as well as dialing in performance at high speeds. • Light and easy to use with rechargeable lithium ion battery. • Provides protection from damaging UV rays and ideal for those who leave their boat inflated for an extended period. • Quick-release rod holders for Takacat catamarans with tool-free installation. • Quick-release wheels ideal for use when transferring your boat on dry-land. ACCESSORIZE YOUR CAT • Davit Strap Kit • Tow and Anchor Strap Kit
THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE WATERCRAFT 25 Years In The Making Born in New Zealand in 2007, Takacat is committed to providing boaters all around the world with a revolutionary line of inflatable catamarans. The Takacat LX Series offers safety, stability, and speed as well as versatility and easy handling. Thanks to the ground-breaking removable Tube Transom®, Takacat LX Series is the leader in portability. Removable fishing rod holders and very compact storage bags make it an ideal boat for fishing trips and transport in the trunk of a car or RV. Who We Are We love what we do and it shows. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, we know the recreational boating industry like the back of our hands. And it shows when you see and experience Takacat LX inflatable catamarans. Our boats are durable, very stable, and designed to meet the needs of both the marine professional and the recreational boater.