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@@paulgrey5345 you are dead right! Someone from permatrim reached out and mentioned this a few years ago.

@@jeroenwillemse6425 with me and a 60kg (140pound) girls yes. Two guys my size might be a push. If you got a longer takacat it would plane easier with that same motor setup, the longer the easier to plane.

@@ryan-w Thanks!

You might be correct with the thickness and the curve of the boat. I had not thought of this. I have also had a lot of people point out that I should have used the primer, and I think in hindsight I should have.

@@ryan-w Primer alone would not have helped

Yeah!! What I found were short cuts everywhere! I ended up rewiring the entire boat.

All your suggestions are a likely reason. The lack of primer is the most common feedback I have gotten from my process and in hindsight this should have been used. I have screwed them since and there have been zero issues! Cheers Ryan

Hi Toby, in all honesty it was more about convenience that they were available locally in New Zealand. They worked well and I now have a 15hp outboard on another newer dinghy with a Solas prop and still very happy.

It's a Solas Amita 3 prop. They are a available in lots of places, a quick google search should point you in the right direction. Cheers.

I think it is an issue with most cat dinghys. Permatrim will definitely help. I have a video on that if you look through the play list.

It's the one Takacat sell on their website

I had to lift the motor up 1/2” the transom flexes too much on these things also get cavitation in swell/rougher water.

The longer water line definitely makes it easier to plane!

Hi Alex...yep total agree kill cord should have been on the wrist!! You are the first person to notice! I used a permatrim, which is a very popular type of hydro foil and you will see that in some of the next videos, and it was part of the final solution for making this setup work.

@@ryan-w glad permatrim worked .looks like is wasn't to difficult to fit either.

With the Sola prop and permatrim I achieved 16knots. I don't think I did a top speed run in the dead calm with the cupped standard prop and the permtrim. Hope that helps

Yep, it's actually really easy to get back in the bag.

The Barrier, It's a cool place in this world!

I have recently sold it actually and there was no problem I had with it ever, no issues with seams or anything. Used a couple of times a week and lived on the back of my ute in the sun.

@@ryan-w Thats great to know, considering purchasing me one so just digging up any dirt, thats good that its held its self in one piece , seems like you put it though alot of stress and allgoods, cheers.

how'd it go?

@@cheapcigs9772 it didn't bro. I changed my plan at the last minute and did it the old school way. By using the tar tape stuff (I've forgot it's name)... Then bolted the window in. So far so good. I'm now a proud owner of a roll of 3M window tape that cost over £80 and never going to use. Grrr!

She is actually really good in light wind. 140 percent genoa helps...hull shape is great for light airs. Water and fuel depends on your build as they were all different..mine has 300 litres of water and 35 Litre diesel. Next week my 208litre diesel tank will arrive and I will have plenty. You can modify to suit.

@@ryan-w The one I'm looking actually have same fuel water capacity as well, I thought it carry too little fuel. Thanks.

@@ryan-w Forgot to ask, how fast she actually goes on average?

@@wckoek speed thing is trick as I don't know where you will be sailing or how you and I compare with sailing ability. However, new Zealand coastal, sailing with average wind range of 8 - 20 knots, mostly on the beam. My average speed is just over 6 knots. But it's hard to quantify average speed because I haven't accurately looked at it. But...its surprisingly good for the size of boat in my opinion.

Thanks for your comment....what you will Notice is the engine will suddenly increase revs and you will slow down...or you will stall. It will be very noticeable...what size did you get and outboard?

@@ryan-w Lehr 9.9. I didn't notice the increased revs but I did stall once.

It's a 340

@@benchcomptons it's quite obvious when it happens. How do you find the gas powered outboard?

@@ryan-w I see. Alright I'll watch out for it. The motor is a bit hard to start but I really like that I don't have to smell gas ever or worry about running it dry.

You know it...it's about to be for sale too...6speed manual, 5.7litre LS1 v8...open to offers

Mate she’s a keeper! www.turners.co.nz/the-good-oil/2021/june/the-closest-youll-get-to-a-new-one/?fbclid=IwAR1l8_qKpPw0zx2IU1UKjYqcLo0TM4tLS1KNymW50WKcvscxMZg4mliFjWs

@@mockbattles wow that's a minta....mine has not had that much love! That will be worth a lot in the future

They make more sizes than they advertise. Email permatrim, they get back to you pretty quickly

The last advice I got was to use the acrylic primer before the VHB tape...but I had already screwed my on at that stage, and have sealed with 795 afterwards as well.

Definitely would have gone bigger. The pack down size isn't that much bigger either.

Yes you are correct. Swapped them over later on after permatrim messaged me.

With my set up as detailed in the videos...Top speed in ideal conditions and at full throttle was 16 knots...Plaining but at the lowest speed was close too 6knots with the 2.6 metre takacat...half throttle was in between and very dependant on conditions...can not give a definitive number.

Yes, it was a short shaft, but that has nothing to do with the cavitation.

They make long shafts for a reason!

Yea...for high transoms.

I would definitely go bigger if you can. The longer water line is easier to plane and they pack down to a similar size.

Do you think the Suzuki 2.5 hp would plane on the 300 model

departing ^_^

Wear the kill chord with the 6hp!

@@kqa5372 only just with the 2.5!! Easy planing with the 6hp! Thank for the comment!

What speed with the 2.5hp did you achieve by yourself..?

Mines is PVC, but they make a hypalon one to order.

Thanks, Edward, your not the first with a similar comment...all feedback is appreciated.

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