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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-10-2012, 03:47
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Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

We got a 30hp for it, but even with our spare 18hp [don't ask - my other half likes fast rides] we plane no problem with 3 people. 4 people and 30hp plane as well, haven't tried 4 people and 18hp....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-09-2012, 04:47
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

We ended up with a Walker Bay RIB - it's light (injection moulded hull), very sturdy, and in hypalon with delivery costs about 1/4th less than hypalon Takacat not including the delivery. And in...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-10-2011, 14:16
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Well, if you're worried about the wake, you could always go with a FIB: Polaris Motor (https://www.polarismotor.it/). FIB stands for Flying Inflatable Boat and indeed it's a dinghy that flies. Well,...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-10-2011, 13:48
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Of course, if there are other boats around.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-10-2011, 12:56
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Having a fast dinghy for us means that we can anchor in a sheltered spot, take the dinghy out to explore all the interesting places, snorkel, catch fish, and still get back before the winds turn.
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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-10-2011, 00:49
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

So we spent 2 days looking at SA dinghies... These are our thoughts: a lot of companies and designs look good on websites, but we like to make sure that the quality is there. The only boats we saw...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-10-2011, 06:48
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Thanks for this thread! Much new info compared to when we did our research (3 years ago). My other half is now eyeing Takacats as well :rolleyes: :D

One question though: together with Kiwis and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 14:09
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone Using a High Performance Cat / Tunnel Hull Dinghy ?

Almost indestructible is a very good quality for a dinghy. I am a kayaker, so my other half and I had a lot of discussions about dinghy types. The conclusion was: if there is enough space for a...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-10-2011, 02:53
Replies: 60
Views: 31,662
Posted By Katiusha
Re: Anyone using a high performance cat/tunnel hull dinghy?

We looked at them in detail when we were replacing our dinghy (my other half has a bigger-faster-better dinghy fever). We talked to some people who had it. We decided it was not for us for the...
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