Hi David, Thanks for your question. The regular inflatable seat that comes with the Takacat can be used to block the transom areas, if the intent is to keep smaller items from exiting the boat there.
My Takacat is rusting! The transom tubes of the open transom are made of stainless steel 304 (V2A) (also for cost reasons). The pipes show ugly rust after a short time in a salt water environment. From my point of view, the maintenance is very time-consuming and is not reasonable for me. Unfortunately, I only found out about this disadvantage of the high maintenance effort after the purchase. For me, this product is not recommended for salt water environments. I am very dissatisfied and disappointed with the Takacat 340 LS for the above reasons. It does not meet my expectations and, in my opinion, is only partially suitable for my application as a full time yacht tender. I quote from Takacat's care instructions: 1. A first care step when driving in salt water is washing the transom tubes at the end of a trip with fresh water (fresh water) including thorough drying. 2. The insides of the transom tubes can be pulled through with an extra-long bottle brush. 3. If corrosion has formed, it can be removed with a stainless steel cleaner. 4. If you drive permanently in salt water, it is advisable to spray the transom tubes and optional slip wheels with a seawater-resistant stainless steel protector. Do you get customer feedback on that issue? Best regards Xaver
Hi Xaver, the best way to maintain the tubes is to use Whink, which cleans and protects the stainless. Rinsing the tubes with fresh water after each use is also good. I will get feedback from my customers about the tubes and recommend. Them this product and regular maintenance. You are correct from what i know about the 304 stainless, however all grades of stainless will begin to rust with continued exposure to salt water environments and would require similar maintenance.
Thanks for your input Robert! You are correct, the distinction is that a paddle is not used with an oar lock while a oar it used with an oar lock. The 420LX does not have oar locks and therefore it does indeed comes with paddles. My apologies. Again correct Robert! Ventilation is in fact the best term to use for air being introduced around the propeller. Again my apologies for the wrong terminology. There is a great article here for folks who may want to read about it: acepropeller.com/boat-propeller-cavitation-and-ventilation/. Cheers!
@@skybluadventures4649 I have the 380 in Hypalon. Originally takacat stated on their website & literature that it’s max power was a 20hp , so I bought a Yamaha 15hp 4 x stroke. Even though I bought less than their recommended engine size , I believe it’s still waaaaay to heavy for this boat. The stern is heavily weighed down & the outboard struggles. I notice that they’ve now changed their recommended engine size & done the modifications to the ‘bent top transom bar’. This despite numerous emails with Takacat & them confirming that a 15 or even a 20hp is within their recommendations. Now they’re saying that you need a ‘cupped’ prop due to the air which develops with having a catamaran . This important piece of information has now been added to the website too. I think with a 9.9 or possibly a 8hp you’d have better performance .
@@stephenwooding2815 Hello Stephen, Thank you for your comment. I would recommend adjusting the trim position and you may find some improvement. Unfortunately, I don’t have experience with Yamaha gas outboards or know what the stock pitch is that they come with. Having run a Lehr, which was a Yamaha clone, the stock prop pitch was excessive and did require a smaller pitch, because the motor was bogged down by the excessive pitch. I’m sure manufacturers select stock props based on what “most” customers will want, but it seems like maybe Yamaha’s stock prop maybe pitched to high. I can say that the recommend motors have remained the same for the last several years and that I have many satisfied customers running Tohatsu 15 and 20hp outboards without cavitation plates or cupped props. I don’t have historical information beyond that, but I can say the new bar design did not change the hp rating. The 380 Max rating remains 20hp. The cavitation plate and cupped prop and even a stainless powertech prop are recommendations to gain the very best performance from the boat. I’d be happy to help you improve the performance of your boat at minimal cost, like I do for all my customers who choose these options. I recommend the hydroplanner cavitation plate that is about $50 in most places. Prop cupping is about $35 for a 3 blade prop or 4 blade it’s about $50 to cup in shops in S. Fl. Give me a call, I’d be happy to help.
I like the promotion, the boat's seniors are really good
Not a fan of the open transm do you guys sell something to close it off a little bit
Hi David, Thanks for your question. The regular inflatable seat that comes with the Takacat can be used to block the transom areas, if the intent is to keep smaller items from exiting the boat there.
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i have the older transom bar that is straight can this one be purchased separately ?
Hello Dave, I believe it will work, but you’d need the transom boards as well since those dimensions change as well.
@@skybluadventures4649 do you know how much that is cheers
My Takacat is rusting!
The transom tubes of the open transom are made of stainless steel 304 (V2A) (also for cost reasons). The pipes show ugly rust after a short time in a salt water environment. From my point of view, the maintenance is very time-consuming and is not reasonable for me.
Unfortunately, I only found out about this disadvantage of the high maintenance effort after the purchase. For me, this product is not recommended for salt water environments. I am very dissatisfied and disappointed with the Takacat 340 LS for the above reasons. It does not meet my expectations and, in my opinion, is only partially suitable for my application as a full time yacht tender.
I quote from Takacat's care instructions: 1. A first care step when driving in salt water is washing the transom tubes at the end of a trip with fresh water (fresh water) including thorough drying. 2. The insides of the transom tubes can be pulled through with an extra-long bottle brush. 3. If corrosion has formed, it can be removed with a stainless steel cleaner. 4. If you drive permanently in salt water, it is advisable to spray the transom tubes and optional slip wheels with a seawater-resistant stainless steel protector.
Do you get customer feedback on that issue?
Best regards
Xaver
Hi Xaver, the best way to maintain the tubes is to use Whink, which cleans and protects the stainless. Rinsing the tubes with fresh water after each use is also good. I will get feedback from my customers about the tubes and recommend. Them this product and regular maintenance. You are correct from what i know about the 304 stainless, however all grades of stainless will begin to rust with continued exposure to salt water environments and would require similar maintenance.
We get it, but as a dealer you should call a paddle a paddle and not an oar. Also, it’s a ventilation problem and not cavitation.
Thanks for your input Robert! You are correct, the distinction is that a paddle is not used with an oar lock while a oar it used with an oar lock. The 420LX does not have oar locks and therefore it does indeed comes with paddles. My apologies. Again correct Robert! Ventilation is in fact the best term to use for air being introduced around the propeller. Again my apologies for the wrong terminology. There is a great article here for folks who may want to read about it: acepropeller.com/boat-propeller-cavitation-and-ventilation/. Cheers!
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Thanks..lol. Better ones coming 😁
What outboard are you using on this cat ?
The 420LX is rated for 25hp. I find the 20hp motors to be a good option with plenty of power and they are lighter and more portable.
@@skybluadventures4649 I have the 380 in Hypalon. Originally takacat stated on their website & literature that it’s max power was a 20hp , so I bought a Yamaha 15hp 4 x stroke. Even though I bought less than their recommended engine size , I believe it’s still waaaaay to heavy for this boat. The stern is heavily weighed down & the outboard struggles.
I notice that they’ve now changed their recommended engine size & done the modifications to the ‘bent top transom bar’.
This despite numerous emails with Takacat & them confirming that a 15 or even a 20hp is within their recommendations. Now they’re saying that you need a ‘cupped’ prop due to the air which develops with having a catamaran . This important piece of information has now been added to the website too. I think with a 9.9 or possibly a 8hp you’d have better performance .
@@stephenwooding2815 Hello Stephen, Thank you for your comment. I would recommend adjusting the trim position and you may find some improvement. Unfortunately, I don’t have experience with Yamaha gas outboards or know what the stock pitch is that they come with. Having run a Lehr, which was a Yamaha clone, the stock prop pitch was excessive and did require a smaller pitch, because the motor was bogged down by the excessive pitch. I’m sure manufacturers select stock props based on what “most” customers will want, but it seems like maybe Yamaha’s stock prop maybe pitched to high.
I can say that the recommend motors have remained the same for the last several years and that I have many satisfied customers running Tohatsu 15 and 20hp outboards without cavitation plates or cupped props. I don’t have historical information beyond that, but I can say the new bar design did not change the hp rating. The 380 Max rating remains 20hp. The cavitation plate and cupped prop and even a stainless powertech prop are recommendations to gain the very best performance from the boat. I’d be happy to help you improve the performance of your boat at minimal cost, like I do for all my customers who choose these options. I recommend the hydroplanner cavitation plate that is about $50 in most places. Prop cupping is about $35 for a 3 blade prop or 4 blade it’s about $50 to cup in shops in S. Fl. Give me a call, I’d be happy to help.
Its pronounced Tarkar cat, not tack a cat, extend the a.
You talk too low.
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@@skybluadventures4649 You're welcome. Invest in a wireless lavalier for those types of shoots.