LX Series - The All-Rounder Inflatable
The Takacat LX Series stands as the original open bow inflatable catamaran, featuring cutting-edge innovations proudly developed here in New Zealand. This exceptional design, driven from a passion for snorkeling, diving, and fishing, has redefined the inflatable portable boat market.
Simplicity at it's best...
What Makes the Takacat LX Series Stand Out?
The Takacat LX Series is not your average inflatable boat. It’s designed with a unique catamaran hull that offers incredible stability and speed. Whether you’re fishing in calm waters or exploring rugged coastlines, these boats deliver a smooth and reliable ride. With effortless entry and re-entry for all water sports, safety, and rescue scenarios, as well as seamless access to beaches and docks, the Takacat LX Series delivers unmatched convenience.
Here’s what we love most about the LX Series:
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Portability: The boat deflates and folds into a compact size that fits easily in your car trunk or RV storage.
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Durability: Made from high-quality PVC and reinforced materials, it’s built to withstand rough conditions.
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Versatility: Perfect for fishing, diving, or just relaxing on the water.
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Easy Setup: You can inflate the boat quickly and easily with a manual or electric pump, <15m with an electric pump.
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Customizable Options: Choose from different sizes, fabrics and accessories to match your needs.
The catamaran design also means you get better fuel efficiency, and the twin hulls provide excellent balance, reducing the chance of tipping. This makes it a great choice for beginners and experienced boaters alike.
Whether you love fishing, exploring or simply looking for a quality portable tender for your yacht or motorhome there is a LX option right for you.
Built with Thermally Welded Seams Takacat’s foldable and portable boats are a tough, stable and fun option on any water.
Built to ISO/6185 and CE 2013/53/EU Standards.
Top features of the Takacat boats are stability, versatility and being lightweight. The LX & Sport Series inflatable tenders can be rolled up into two carry bags with Takacat's innovative fully removable Tube Transom® system for easy transportation and storage. Check out the full range and feel free to contact us to help you pick the best boat for your recreational adventures!
Read the BOATING NZ Review here >
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TAKACAT CONSTRUCTION LX, GO & Sport Series
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Tube construction: Quality, Tough 5 Layer, 0.9mm, 1000 denier -1100g/m2 custom made SIJIATEX PVC, Thermally Welded seams on PVC and TPU Variants, (Glued on Hypalon) strong UV protection. Halkey Roberts Valves and Pressure relief valves
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Anti-UV grade tested to 4-5 out of 5. International Standards ISO 4892-3:2006
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LX & Sport Air deck floors are made from reinforced drop stitch to provide a high- tensile rigid core. Custom made 1mm thick protective anti-skid topside with additional anti-UV additive, high-pressure laminated heat pressed to top layer for the best durability and rigidity. Second-layer side rail re-enforcing tape making 1.8mm walls and additional air tightness. Pressure Relief Valve fitted on LX & Sport Floors
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Easy re-tubing: Unlike conventional ribs or inflatable boats Takacats can be re-tubed simply and cost effectively due to our revolutionary Tube Transom® and our fully removable high-pressure air deck floor system. The tubes are not glued to a hull or transom so there is no hassle or costly process to have your aged of damaged tubes replaced - simply order direct from sales@takacat.co.nz or from your local dealer.
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Most inflatable boats require the transom, floor, air decks / drop stitch, fittings and fixtures to be glued onto the tubes. So when it comes to the seams we have chosen to use a Thermally Bonded Seam (welded) on all tubes and a glued seam on the air deck floors (PVC and TPU).
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Stainless steel (304) Tube Transom®. 32mm cross beams, 25mm side tubes
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LX & Sport Transom mounting boards made from 18mm marine ply painted. Transom eye bolt (316) 10mm thread
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GO Series feature an alloy transom with lifting eyes
Takacat LX Series Technical Specification Comparison
Specifications subject to change without notice. All dimensions and weight measurements indicated have a tolerance of plus/minus 2% and 8% respectively. Built to International Standard ISO/6185
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Ready for your adventure on the water? Whether you’re curious about the LX Series' compact storage or need help picking the right motor, get in touch and we’ll help you get sorted for your next mission.
300LX by Hugo Pettit / barba.no
"The Takacat dinghy has performed exceptionally well, and I look forward to using it again this upcoming season.
One of many good things about it, is the low drag, so we loose virtually no speed towing it (as opposed to a standard dinghy). "
"The cat that lies neatly folded in the bag is truly remarkable. It is a small boat that is already revolutionising the international inflatable yacht tender market with its innovative design and attention to detail."
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Boating NZ Magazine 2017