Looking forward to seeing how speedy it is on the water - years ago I had a zap cat and it was quick... but suddenly could become quite unstable.. but a whole lot of fun!!!!
@TheRudder
Жыл бұрын
I sure this COULD go fast but not with my tender engine, an old mercury 2.3HP! It gets us to shore and back and is super light and reliable.
@lovelifeloveboat
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRudder Yes - I haven't seen those here in the UK - and the word super light is definitely my favourite at the moment! We switched to superlight tenders a few years ago - initially with a 3g - and moved to an e-motor... I'm definitely going to look this up and wish you well with it!
@juliemclaren7363
Жыл бұрын
Hi Damian, we have a Merry Fisher 895 and are in Hobart. I have just done the same thing great minds think alike), I had a tender rack built by Shine Marine and had a Highfield 2.6m rib which my wife and I would haul up onto the rack, however the RIB was way too heavy and we really really struggled to haul the Highfield up onto the rack. After speaking to Shine Marine who also market the Takacats and looking at the weights decided to buy a Takacat 26LX. We have not taken delivery of the Takacat yet, only one of the boxes arrived so far but watching your utube are thinking that we made the right move. We also purchased an Epropulsion 3hp outboard which is great, you can take the battery off separately which is half the outboards weight and if you drop it in the water it floats, you don't have to flush to outboard and no petrol and fumes, it also has an incredible range from one charge
@TheRudder
Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the next review vid of the Takacat. Super easy to pull up onto the rack. Very jealous of your E motor!!!
@dune_tech
Жыл бұрын
Is it going to replace your big duck tender? Looking at upgrading our tender to an OC270 carbon or mercury dynamic 270
@TheRudder
Жыл бұрын
Yep heaps lighter and does capture water. Just need to train the puppies with that open nose.
@tinyow
Жыл бұрын
i am wondering how does the new tender work on your tender rack, noting the bottom is flat. also would you have a sketch of your rack? with sizing of tubes used etc?
@TheRudder
Жыл бұрын
Just about to do another review video with the takacat that shows it sitting on the tender rack. It fits perfectly between the side tubes, barely needs tie downs. The tube is 2" check this video for more about the rack - kzitem.info/news/bejne/t5eNm3hphYd3gX4 It was made by a fabricator here on the Gold Coast - Shine Stainless Fabrication
@jacktyler7599
Жыл бұрын
I've been keen to learn more about this unconventional product, so thank you. Seems somewhat of a 'warm water' solution to the dinghy puzzle. I'll look forward to what you two think about it in practice. FWIW we had an 'inflatable floor' type dinghy and that high pressure floor can be the weak link. Too much sun heating up that floor and the glue in the seams can let go. We covered our floor with a towel , yet it still failed while in the Caribbean. Similar conditions to what you have there. So...warranty period?
@TheRudder
Жыл бұрын
All is going well so far. Yes the floor does get hot. There is a 5 yr on the tubes and PVC and 3 yrs on the seams.
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