Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

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Re: Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

Post by PeterM » 08 Jul 2021, 19:51

Totally get that. That out the box feeling is awesome!

I've had a takacat for a few years, got several friends with them. Another friend thought he was missing out.... so on a whim ordered a brand new one... and after one short 20 min trip was told in no uncertain terms by his wife 'it must go !' :( ..... so.. its been passed to me ( who knows about stuff like this to sell!) ...
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Re: Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

Post by Tyger » 08 Jul 2021, 20:03

Can't wait for mine, so frustrating waiting, it should shift with a 20hp tohatsu on the back, my wife is as excited as me :yay
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Post by Tyger » 09 Aug 2021, 16:03

Well today is a good day.... my new buoyancy aid arrived..... plus.... blue thro...qucksilver qickstor ..... 890e vhf dsc radio.... and ...... A NEW 380 LX TAKACAT :clappy :clappy
Just need the engine now....another month :thud
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Post by Tyger » 12 Aug 2021, 11:53

ITS HERE........ :clappy :clappy :clappy
hope I've uploaded the pictures correctly :scratch
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Post by Tyger » 12 Aug 2021, 11:56

Two more pics hopefully.... 3.8 metres looks a lot bigger in reality :lol: :lol:
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Re: Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

Post by harrison » 12 Aug 2021, 13:59

Oooooh! @Tyger that baby looks nice! nice! nice! Not jealous at all. :whistle

……and it’s gonna fly with the Tohatsu on the back. Hang on tight. :thumbsup
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Post by Tyger » 12 Aug 2021, 14:47

Im getting more excited by the minute this next month will be agony waiting for the motor. :rofl
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Re: Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

Post by 9-R » 12 Aug 2021, 20:54

Did it come with the transom wheels or did you have to purchase them separate? If so, which kind did you get?
Wrote a note said, 'back in a minute'. Bought a boat and I sailed off in it.
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Re: Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

Post by Tyger » 13 Aug 2021, 06:38

The transom wheels are made specific for the Takacat and are a £199 option..... not cheap but a must and a really easy/ clever design.
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Re: Takacat 380LX and Tohatsu 20hp

Post by PeterM » 16 Aug 2021, 09:32

Well done ! I love these little cat boats - however a word of caution - be very wary of the wheels - they are not bespoke to Takacat - Takacat just buy them in and weld the mounts to the bar ..and with a heavy motor watch for any sign of bending of the mount or the lower transom bar .
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