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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-10-2011, 15:37
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Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

They would be a lot of fun. I'm a private pilot and have time in both ultralights and hang gliders. Constant exposure to our corrosive surroundings, I'm not sure a preflight inspection is going to...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-10-2011, 16:12
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Your probably correct. Stuff enough air under the hull and the water is no longer supporting much of the tender's weight directly, but with the cushion of air in between.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-10-2011, 13:37
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

I just meant leaving and returning to the anchorage should be in the putt-putt mode.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-10-2011, 10:31
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Hope I haven't started something here that I'll regret when I'm out cruising. lol A nice peaceful anchorage punctuated my 60 MPH tenders flying across the water. Could be worse than a swarm of PWCs....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-10-2011, 07:57
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

SA's are into their dinghies.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_790411_0_44f7027fc1f81ed915887caaa006b074.jpg
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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-10-2011, 07:23
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

I wish I could remember off the top of my head, but I know that country has been in the game for awhile. Do a google search using a SA mirror so that SA companies are given priority in the search...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-10-2011, 17:28
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Thanks Greg.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-10-2011, 17:03
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Greg,

Can you tell by these pictures if they are using the same mold as your 7 year old model? I couldn't tell by your picture.
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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-10-2011, 16:10
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Now all I need to do is find out if that new company has a dealer network yet in the States. With this type of performance tender, we here in the US has always been behind the Kiwis, Aussies, and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-10-2011, 10:14
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Matt,

Is this one like yours?

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_789740_0_ace18801096d4b7ec39017da9e3469ae.jpg

And Jimbo, yours is this one?
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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 23:21
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Mattofosho,

I hope you return to this thread and tell me more about your tender. From what I have seen on their web site, I am impressed.

Fast Inflatable catamaran - Takacat Freedom -...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 21:49
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Matt directed me to a Aussie tender that claims a 3.3 hp motor can plane it out. That would mean less than 3.3 hp to hold it on plane, and that is really good. I feel an electric, even at the same...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 18:32
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Matt,

I'll get back to you, your link has me interested and I need to research what looks like a great tender, thanks for the link. I have to remember to use search engines from Australia and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 17:20
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

I plan on strapping the 3.2 volt cells as 6 seperate blocks, each weighing about 53 lbs and removable. Good old velcro on the bottom of each bank and matching velcro on the flooring slats.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 16:07
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Lower drive from a 50 hp outboard, electric motor itself weighs 33 lbs. The picture is of a Catalac currently for sale, I'm not ready to buy yet. Going to set up the tender first and hope LiPo...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 15:27
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

cat man do,

317 lbs, 96 volt LiPo, 14.4 KWh
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 14:47
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

My need is for a very efficient minimum wetted hulled "anything" that can ride the davits in all sea conditions. If there are hard boats out there that are light, have a tunnel or cat bottom, then...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 12:29
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Thank you George for taking the time to post your experiences. My last tender was Hypalon and never had any problems with it. Even explored the glaciers outside of Valdez Narrows with all the calving...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 09:32
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

George and everyone, thanks for the feedback. George, other than the obvious lack of quality, how have you liked the AMI ? Does it do what you need well enough, if the 3rd one lasts 10 years you...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 00:04
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By deckofficer
Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Am I the only one considering one of the high performance cat/tunnel hulled dinghy? These are made for high speed rescue but also would make a great, economical tender. Some models will accept 50 hp...
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