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Adventure Shark Marine Pty. Ltd.

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN

Welcome to Adventure Shark Marine, Where Quality Meets Adventure

Adventure Shark 3.8M Inflatable Catamaran

Proudly Australian owned and designed

Thermal Welded Seams

At Adventure Shark Marine, we pride ourselves on setting the industry standard for safety and quality. Our inflatables feature industry-leading thermal-welded seams, a superior construction method compared to standard glued seams. These thermal-welded seams offer not only exceptional durability but also the highest levels of safety. We are dedicated to ensuring that every voyage you embark upon with Adventure Shark Marine is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Guaranteed Quality

At Adventure Shark Marine, we have complete confidence in the longevity of our products, and to prove it, we back them with a solid guarantee – a generous 3-year warranty. This warranty not only reflects our trust in the durability of our inflatables but also assures you that your investment is protected for years to come. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are at the forefront of our commitment to quality and reliability.

At Adventure Shark Marine, we pride ourselves on using high-quality PVC materials that are meticulously designed for thermal welding. Our manufacturing process stands head and shoulders above standard inflatable boats that rely on the conventional gluing method, which is prevalent in most of today’s market.

In hot and demanding climates like Australia, traditional glue used in standard inflatables can lead to seam separation. However, with Adventure Shark Marine boats, our industry-leading thermal welding construction virtually eliminates the risk of such issues, ensuring durability and reliability.

At Adventure Shark Marine, our transoms are a marvel of engineering, striking the perfect balance between lightweight design and exceptional strength. Crafted with precision, each transom is custom-made from high-quality marine-grade aluminium, ensuring both durability and reduced weight. This means that our transoms are not only exceptionally strong but also remarkably lightweight. With the capacity to securely accommodate up to a 25hp outboard engine, our transoms are a testament to our dedication to safety and performance on the open waters.

At Adventure Shark Marine, we’ve taken care of the details so you can focus on the adventure. With our integrated quick drain system, you’ll never have to worry about forgetting the bung again. This innovative feature not only ensures peace of mind but also provides our boats with a ‘wet deck’ design. Any water that finds its way on board quickly and efficiently flows out the back, keeping your experience seamless and hassle-free.

At Adventure Shark Marine, we take immense pride in the exceptional quality that defines every aspect of our boats. From the carefully selected PVC material to the high-quality valves, and extending to the meticulous attention we pay to every detail, including features like our rub strip designed not to mar the finish of your boat, we spare no effort in creating the finest watercraft.

But it doesn’t stop there. Our commitment to excellence extends to every accessory we offer, such as our premium seats, meticulously chosen to elevate the overall quality of our boats to their highest potential. We believe that every component should meet the same high standards, ensuring that your Adventure Shark Marine experience is second to none.

Welcome to Adventure Shark Marine, where high-quality inflatables meet a passion for the open waters. Our journey began with two friends who shared a deep love for the marine world and a combined experience of over 30 years in the marine industry. From inflatable manufacturing to immersive dive experiences, through to multimillion dollar marine construction projects our expertise has been the guiding force behind our exceptional multi-purpose inflatables.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Adventure Shark Marine, we’re committed to setting a standard of excellence in the world of inflatables. Our boats are meticulously crafted from top-tier PVC materials, thermo-welded at the seams, ensuring not just durability, but extraordinary strength. This commitment to quality extends to every aspect of our products.

Explore with Confidence

When you choose an Adventure Shark Marine inflatable, you’re not just selecting a reliable and sturdy vessel, but a ticket to the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you’re a seasoned mariner or a newcomer to the aquatic world, our inflatables offer the perfect blend of performance and safety, allowing you to explore the open waters with the confidence of a true adventurer.

Join Us in the Pursuit of Adventure

We invite you to dive into your aquatic adventures with us. Unleash the thrill of exploration on the water with Adventure Shark Marine. Our passion for quality, combined with a dedication to adventure, is what makes us your premier destination for inflatables in Australia and around the globe.

Adventure Shark Marine – Where Quality Meets Adventure

THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE PORTABLE SAIL BOAT

Celebrated its 17th anniversary in 2023.

Are you one of these people with a persisting dream of learning how to sail which has never materialised for one reason or another?  

Is sailing a boat something you have always wanted to do but there was never enough time, enough money, or the right boat?

Well stop dreaming – the solution is right in front of you!

It is an inflatable catamaran called MiniCat

SAILING FUN FROM A BAG IN UNDER 15 MINUTES*

MiniCat is an inflatable sailing catamaran you can take with you on holidays. It’s easy to fit in/on your car, campervan, caravan or trailer and is a great addition to your yacht (without all the usual storage problems). Some airlines will even allow it as ‘sporting goods’ luggage.

4 sizes and 8 models are available for 1-4 people to sail

All models fit in 1-3 bags, with a maximum total weight of 60 kg

*Assembled single-handedly in 10-45 minutes (depending on the model) – no extra tools are required

Remove the mast, add an outboard and create an instant tender

24-month full product warranty

Spare parts and a great selection of accessories are available

AUSTRALIAN PRICING

420 Laura   Dekker

Anniversary

* This is a ‘guide only’ and is  based on standard (15 day)  international/local  freight ,  to any major Australian city  (except WA) ,  import/custom  duties, border force  clearance and handling fees, 10% GST, bank fees, and a f oreign currency conversion rate (as at 1/11/23) .  A formal quotation will be provided once your model and any optional extras have been decided, and the  full delivery address has been provided.

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For the adrenalin junkies..., ...or just take it slow., sailed in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

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At Miarco Inflatables, we take pride in the quality of our inflatable boats. From the quality materials to the rigorous testing, we ensure that every boat we sell meets our high standards. Our boats are designed to handle all water conditions, from calm lakes to rough ocean waters. We understand that our customers are looking for a reliable and safe boat that can provide them with years of enjoyment, which is why we offer a range of products to meet their needs. Come visit us today and see the quality for yourself.

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True Kit Discovery - Inflatable Catamaran Landing Craft

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The original catamarans were developed in our Oceanic region hundreds of years ago so it seems appropriate that New Zealand-based True Kit have taken this concept a quantum leap further. Our commitment to producing outstanding inflatable boats has created the head-turning True Kit Discovery, which is clearly no ordinary inflatable boat. 

True Kit have refined the inflatable catamaran concept into a high-performance boat that packs down into a suitcase-sized bag. When you want to hit the water, it’s a speedy set-up to reveal a boat that certainly looks great, but it’s the fantastic on-water performance that you have to experience to really appreciate what this boat has to offer.

* Original New Zealand design by True Kit

* Uniquely styled boat, like nothing you have seen before!

* The landing craft bow design is perfect for spearfishing, diving, family fun, exploring and beach landings

* Exceptional performance on a small outboard

* Extremely shallow water draft

* Super stable and safe

* Easy and fast to set up and pack-down

* Folds up into a bag, very compact

* Sits flat - the ideal landing craft to stepping onto the beach

* Perfect platform for fishing and diving

* Ideal RESCUE CRAFT - flood rescue, water safety, water recovery

* Multi-use tender - serves all it's tender functions and then you can use it for fishing and diving

* A must-have accessory for your caravan or motorhome

* A family explorer

* Can be transported on a plane or helicopter

* Quality aluminium lock-in seat

* Stow-away Oars

* Railblaza RibPort - one each side

* External d-rings for towing

* Internal d-rings for securing gear and lifting

* 5 separate air chambers for your safety

* Reinforced fabric handles and tube-top rope handle

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?  - Boat, Floor, Aluminium Seat, 2-piece Aluminium Oar Set, Boat Bags, True Kit Bravo Hand Pump, Repair Kit

* Premium German-made Valmex® fabric

* Precision thermo-welded seams (not glued)

* Ultra rigid AirDeck with Valmex® diamond non-slip surface

Easily add all your favourite accessories to the Discovery like QuickLok Dinghy Wheels, Railblaza Rod holders, phone holder, GoPro Boom, drift chute and more

More about the Discovery

The Discovery’s legendary catamaran stability will immediately grab your attention; that tippy feeling you expected from a small dinghy is completely eliminated. The Discovery’s tunnel-hull design means superb efficiency too, for less drag, less fuel and more speed.  It has that joy-ride, hair-in-the-wind experience that leaves you wanting to get out in the boat all the time.

Every detail of the Discovery has been rigorously evaluated to deliver unrivaled performance, and if that means creating our own innovations we’ve done it. The revolutionary True-Alu transom is laser cut from marine grade aluminium to ensure a lightweight and corrosion-free result. These exclusive transoms have a unique design incorporating sheet-metal folding for strength and stiffness. The transoms are then mig and tig welded and given the full AkzoNobel powder coat treatment to create an amazing Super Yacht finish. Our transoms are going to look great for years, but it’s the performance enhancement you will immediately notice. The ultra-stiff and lightweight transom provides the rigid platform necessary to transfer maximum power from your outboard into the boat, with no loss of energy.

Our more adventurous customers will also appreciate the RapidDrain grate scupper system in the larger Discovery 330 and 400 boats.  This anti-swamp design means you can take on the rougher conditions that you previously thought a small inflatable boat couldn’t handle, safe in the knowledge that any water taken aboard will drain quickly.

So that’s the inflatable catamaran performance, but what about that distinctive landing craft bow? The benefits of this design are numerous: boarding from the dock, the beach or your mothership is as easy as literally stepping on board; no high side to climb over and no tipping about. Climbing into the boat from the water is also much easier than with a conventional boat. Our own customers consistently testify that ‘no other inflatable offers the ease of re-boarding after a swim or a dive’.

True Kit have put thousands of hours into testing and refining the design of our boats and we’ve paid just as much attention to how they are constructed. The Discovery landing craft represents the highest boat building standards. From specifying ultra UV-resistant Valmex® premium fabric to the incredibly durable thermo-welded single seam construction, these boats are built to outperform and outlast low-quality rivals.  

Whether your Discovery is going to be a lightweight tender for your mothership, a lightweight dinghy for fun, or a fishing and diving platform in its own right, you won’t have more fun on the water!

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Customer reviews.

Easiest boat I have ever bought and staff were excellent and very helpful. Absolutely no problem purchasing from Australia and better than anything I could buy in Australia.

I was very impressed with the support True Kit gave me during the purchase/after care process. True Kit responded very quickly during the purchase process and once the product arrived I thought the response would be slow, but I was mistaken if anything they were quicker with the response.

Once I commited to the purchase True Kit were quick to quality control and send the discovery. I have bought online products in the next suburb that took loner than it took for me to receive my Discovery 4m.

The how to manual and support videos made setting up a breeze and cannot wait to get on the water and show it off. I have not seen this type of boat in the waters I fish but I reckon True Kit will get a lot more orders when I am seen on the water.

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HAPPY CAT NEO

Unbelievably small in the pack-bag yet with so much sailing pleasure to offer: The handy sailing boat for solo sailors is a fast and agile fun catamaran that is ready to use in no time: From your camper van onto the water in just 20 to 30 minutes! The NEO is very light and makes it all the easier: The inflatable catamaran can be easily stowed away; it is spectacular – and light – to sail on one hull and easy to set back upright if it capsizes. Ideal for easy sailing, beginners, young people and up to two people on inland waters: Perfect for all those who appreciate lightness.

HAPPY CAT EVOLUTION

Action please! The EVOLUTION flies at top speeds on just one hull over inland lakes or coastal waters and offers good positioning and stability even in stronger swells and at winds up to force 5 on the Beaufort scale. It is ideal for two sporty sailors but it also packs plenty of fun and space for families with children and luggage. This medium-sized member of the Grabner HAPPY CAT family combines excellent sailing characteristics with speed and fun. This inflatable cat can be stowed away in just 3 bags and is particularly popular with motorhome enthusiasts.

HAPPY CAT HURRICANE

It is the fastest, best and most versatile of the Grabner inflatable sports catamarans – and also the largest one! With even larger hulls for more buoyancy and less resistance. With even more place for luggage and equipment. With additional hull struts for stability in strong waves. With speeds of over 16 knots and exceptional sailing characteristics. As good as a hard shell catamaran but can be packed in 3 bags. For regattas, touring and long-distance sailing along the coast and for families with children. Grabner’s top model – with top characteristics!

HAPPY CAT HURRICANE CARBON

The most professional of all HAPPY CATs, is now even more powerful! This version with a high-tech mast made of 100% carbon, weighs 6 kg less and offers attractive advantages: Sensationally light, only 21 kg per bag. Even more stable sailing on one hull through later tipping point. Very easy lifting after capsizing. Even better mainsail profile due to lower bending curve. WARNING: This catamaran makes sails addictive!

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Basic knowledge happy cat sailing catamaran, what is an inflatable catamaran.

The HAPPY CAT is an inflatable catamaran that can be transported in just 3 bags. The 4-piece mast is plugged together and fit into the 185 cm long bag. The HAPPY CAT fits in almost any car, RV and can even be taken on the plane. With a little practice, the catamaran can be assembled by one person in around 30 minutes. The hulls are inflated with a hand pump or electric air pump in about 5 minutes.  

The HAPPY CAT can be sailed by one person solo. When the wind is stronger it is recommended to sail in pairs. Up to 4 adults can fit on the large trampoline frame. The catamaran can be sailed up to 5 Beaufort, reaching speeds of over 16 knots.

• Packed in 3 bags, max. 185 cm
• Assembly time approx. 30 minutes
• Up to 4 adults
• Over 16 knots fast

The HAPPY CAT is a portable sailing catamaran which can be packed in only 3 bags.

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The construction of all HAPPY CAT models is basically identical. A stable bow foredeck can be mounted on all models for more usable space. Other accessories are slip wheels, masthead float, tarpaulin cover and much more. The different models have an ideal range of use:

The NEO is the smallest with 9 m² sail area. Ideal when low weight and smallest pack size are desired. The best performance unfolds when sailed alone or in pairs. In total up to 3 adults and 1 child fit on the catamaran. Fantastic sailing fun in up to 4 Beaufort. A 3 hp motor can be mounted optionally at the stern.

On the EVOLUTION everything is a bit bigger. Even if more people sail on the catamaran, the hulls dip less and the larger sail area of 11.5 m² provides even more propulsion. Up to 4 adults fit easily on the large trampoline frame. At 5 Beaufort the catamaran sails really fast. Optionally an up to 6 hp motor can be attached, which allows fast gliding rides.

With its even larger hulls, the HURRICANE offers more buoyancy and dips less into the water. Serial reinforcing bow braces increase hull stability in larger waves, for example at the sea. An optional reardeck can be attached to the stern for multi-day adventure trips. The rudder on the HURRICANE is not pulled up and down in the classic way with ropes, but is locked directly via the tiller in the up or down position.

The mast of the HURRICANE CARBON is 6 kg lighter. This allows even easier sailing on one hull due to a later tipping point. In the event of capsize, the carbon mast can be righted up again even more easily. An included padded bag protects the 4 mast parts during transport.

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Everything you need to know about HAPPY CATs. Key features why HAPPY CATs are the best dismountable sailboats!

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Innovative inflatable catamarans + kayak

Removable floor

It's hard to ignore the portability and comfort aspect of our fully removable inflatable floor system. Extremely rigid when inflated (10 psi), "standing on board is no problem", and both easy and quick to deflate and store for transport or storage. This is a big advantage over inflatable boats, which have a built-in floor or RIB, which can both hold water.

PVC or TPU (welded seams without plasticisers)

As standard, the boats are made of quality 5-Layer PVC (0,9mm - 1000 denier - 1100g/m²) fabric from  SIJIATEX,  which has a very strong UV protection. Optional boats are also available in TPU (1,2mm - welded seams without plasticisers). The 10PSI high pressure floor, including the additional 1mm thick PVC protective coating, is made exclusively of PVC with DropStitch technology. TPU is more abrasion-resistant than PVC and Hypalon/CSM, rafting boats or boats for extreme operating conditions (-70°C to +80°C) are made from TPU, for example. In contrast to PVC, TPU hoses do not contain any plasticisers, i.e. the welded seams remain supple even after welding and can withstand higher pressures than glued Hypalon/CSM seams.

Takacat-SPORT 260S to 380S closed bow + open transom

Takacat-LX 260LX to 420LX open bow + open transom

• 260LX = 90 x 35 x 35cm
• 300LX = 110 x 35 x 35cm
• 340LX = 120 x 35 x 35cm
• 380LX = 130 x 35 x 35cm
• 420LX = 140 x 40 x 40cm
• 460LX = 120 x 40 x 40cm (Length / Width / Height)
• 100 x 40 x 30cm (Length / Width / Height)

Takacat - Takayak-395

Catamarans are much more tilt-resistant than monohulls, and this also applies to kayaks. Since TAKACAT exclusively develops boats in catamaran design, it was logical that the new kayak from TAKACAT will also be a catamaran => Takayak-395

Generous continuous load area

The number 395 describes the overall length of the Takayak. But much more interesting is the usable length of the inner high-pressure floor of 370cm, with a continuous width of 42cm. So the Takayak offers plenty of loading space for 2 people with luggage, parents with children or for one/two people with one or more dogs.

29cm drive hoses with protective strips on the undersides

The two driving hoses with their 29cm diameter are well proportioned for a maximum load of 260Kg and are powerfully supported by the large-surface high-pressure floor. The lower connecting floor between the two drive hoses additionally protects the inner high-pressure floor in case of ground contact and during landing.

10PSI "Drop-Stitch" high pressure floor

The 8cm thick high-pressure floor can be inflated with an operating pressure of up to 10PSI = 689mbar thanks to its drop-stitch technology. This creates a stable loading platform and shields the entire seating and loading area from the water surface.

3 air chambers + safety overpressure valves

Each driving hose is equipped with a Halkey-Roberts valve at the stern and an overpressure safety valve at the bow. Accidental over-pumping of the tubes is therefore impossible and harmful pressure increases due to strong sunlight are also avoided. The Takayak-395 has a total of 3 independent large-volume air chambers.

One-seam design + 5-layer PVC fabric skin

One-seam design means that each tube is made from a single piece of skin. The tubes have only one longitudinal seam on the outside, which is additionally covered with a resistant 1mm thick protective strip and thus doubly secured. At the bow and stern, the so-called bumpers (end pieces) are then glued in, also double-secured. The One-Seam design reduces the number of seams and seam intersections by over 50% compared to half-shell production and thus significantly reduces the possibility of possible leaks in the seam areas. The 5-ply fabric-reinforced PVC skin with 0.9mm thickness and 1000 dtex meets the standard of quality inflatable boats. Optionally, the Takayak-395 can also be manufactured in 1mm Hypalon/CSM.

Open bow and stern

The open bow and stern create a forced bilge. Water that penetrates the Takayak-395, e.g. due to an overflowing wave or heavy rain, immediately escapes again; no bilge valve can realise such a bilge capability. Another advantage is that it is easy to return out of the water. No time-consuming safety and re-entry training is necessary.

Mobile in a bag

The Takayak-395, together with the high pressure floor, the two paddles, the two kayak seats and the hand air pump can be stowed in a transport bag. The transport bag measures 120 x 40 x 40cm (length/width/height). The driving hoses and the high-pressure floor together weigh 20Kg, the completely parked carrying bag with all accessories weighs approx. 24Kg, depending on the model of the hand pump.

Assembly - quick and uncomplicated

Setting up the Takayak-395 is quick and uncomplicated:

• Unroll the drive hoses and inflate to 250mbar (3.6PSI) at the stern using the Halkey-Roberts valves.
• Insert the high-pressure floor, fix it to the underbody at the bow and stern using the tension straps and inflate to 689mbar (10PSI).
• Insert the seats and tighten them using the side D-rings.
• Assemble the paddles and adjust them to your personal style.

And the Takayak-395 is ready to go out. Depending on the number of people and the load, one or two seats can be clipped in.

Electric Engine connected with a FinBox adapter

Thanks to the straight-through connecting floor between the two tubes, the Takayak-395/300 offers the possibility of e.g. gluing a slide-in fin box from down against the connecting floor and thus using an electric motor as a supporting drive aid. There are many manufacturers on the market who offer slide-in electric motors with FinBox adapters, e.g. Vaquita from ePropulsion, the Scupajet from Austria or the new E-Finn from JAYKAY in Germany. The course is then steered with the help of the paddle. Depending on the drive, speeds of up to 10Km/h can be achieved.

Kayaking redesigned - Takayak-395 - the redesigned kayak from Takacat offers advantages for all those who do not want to do without comfort and unique functionality when kayaking. As a catamaran, a stable position in the water, a ride as if on two rails, boarding and disembarking via the open bow is effortless, even out of the water back into the kayak, plenty of space for dogs and luggage travelling with you and a unique forced bilge.

Permatrim - Hydrofoil

• Elimination of ventilation problems (air gaps)
• Improved behavior in harsh waters
• Faster transition to the slip phase
• Slip speed reduction
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced rocking behavior

Takacat LXHD-Series - Heavy Duty Rescue Boats

The Takacat models 340LX-HD, 380LX-HD, 420LX-HD and 460LX-HD are available as heavy-duty versions for water rescue and other operations under difficult conditions. An ideal rapid intervention boat (SEB) for the fire brigade, water rescue and police. Due to their low immersion depth, TAKACAT catamaran inflatable boats are ideal for shallow water operations. The open bow makes it much easier to transfer people into the boat. The same applies to rescue divers and lifeguards. The open transom guarantees that the Takacats never fill up. Any water that is taken over flows straight back out of the boat.

In the heavy-duty version, the Takacats are made of 1.2mm/1450 weight RESC (red/dark blue) thick PVC fabric, alternatively 1.5mm/1750 weight MIL (black) thick PVC fabric or alternatively 1mm Hypalon/CSM. The top of the both tubes is double reinforced with a wide strip of PVC skin to protect against heavy uniforms.

The heavy-duty high-pressure floor has a full-surface and all-round PVC protective coating with an additional layer on the top (2mm) so that the boat can be walked on with heavy footwear without any problems and carrying heavy equipment is no problem.

The heavy-duty transom, made of 2mm stainless steel square tube plus 50mm thick PE1000 transom plates with additional stainless steel reinforcement, can be fitted with a maximum of a 15 or 20hp outboard motor, depending on the model. Thanks to the open bow, a transfer from the water into the boat can be carried out much more easily than with inflatable boats with a bow bulge. Divers can also return to the boat more easily. The open transom allows water that inevitably flows into the boat during a rescue operation to run off again immediately, and the same applies to wave action and heavy rain.

Due to the catamaran construction, the Takacat can also be used for ice rescue in winter, the same applies to the heavy-duty high-pressure floor. Optionally, a GRP floor can be used instead of the high-pressure floor.

The Takacat catamaran inflatable boats of the "Heavy-Duty" LX series are custom-made, i.e. special customer requests can be included in the production.

Takacat - LXRIB - RIB Catamaran with Aluminium Floor

Takacat-LXRIB - The special advantages of inflatable boats, rigid hull boats and catamarans are combined in the LXRIB from Takacat to create an interesting solution. A combination of hydrodynamic and aredynamic influences allow the Takacat LXRIB to float over the water instead of cutting through it, resulting in decent planing characteristics when using compact outboards and good fuel efficiency ..... Videos

With its large centre floor and integrated bow platform (460LXR) with anchor locker, the Takacat LXRIB offers more space than other inflatable boats in this size range.

Due to its catamaran-specific stability and gliding behaviour, the Takacat LXRIB is a very good boat for multiple uses such as diving, fishing, camping, water skiing and tubing. The robust Takacat LXRIB is also a very good choice as a safety and support boat for all types of water sports and for boat hire.

TPU (1.2mm - welded seams) is the standard material for the LXR tubes. In the marine environment, boats are constantly exposed to scratches and scrapes on rough surfaces such as sharp rocks. When designing RIB tubes, it is of utmost importance that they can withstand the extreme conditions. Here too, TPU offers advantages over CSM/Hypalon for inflatable boats. TPU is much more abrasion resistant than CSM/Hypalon. This is one of the main reasons why the US space agency NASA uses TPU instead of CSM coatings for most of its textile applications. 

RIBs, and especially Extreme RIBs used as military and commercial sea rescue boats, are often used in harsh weather conditions. These include both scorching and sub-zero temperatures. It is vital that the coating of the hoses can withstand these extreme conditions. High temperatures are detrimental to some textile coatings as they increase oxidation of the coating and the underlying fabric. Low temperatures, on the other hand, can cause many materials to lose their flexibility and tear or fail. Both temperature extremes generally affect CSM coatings more than TPU coatings. TPU generally retains its performance properties at temperatures from -50°C to +70°C, meaning that Takacat-LXR can be used from the Arctic to the Caribbean.

The interesting points summarised:

Takacat 340 LXRIB

(New aerodynamic tube design from 2024)

• Connecting floor incl. transom made of 3mm thick marine aluminium. Double-walled construction in the motor mounting area and in the floor area.
• Bow stowage box (optional)
• Length: 340cm
• Width: 166cm
• Inside width: 70cm
• Hose diameter: 46cm
• (2 pressure chambers standard - 4 pressure chambers optional)
• Weight: 64kg (TPU)
• Motorisable up to 20PS / 11KW

Takacat 460 LXRIB

• Bow stowage box
• Length: 460cm
• Width: 205cm
• Inside width: 95cm
• Hose diameter: 55cm
• (4 pressure chambers standard)
• Weight: 105kg (TPU)
• Motorisable up to 50PS / 36KW
• Connecting floor incl. transom - marine aluminium - light grey - 3mm. Double-walled construction in the motor mounting area and in the floor area.
• Tubes in TPU (1.2mm) with welded seams as standard
• High stability typical for catamarans
• Low-maintenance, robust double-walled deck made of marine aluminium with powder coating
• Optionally with seat console or jockey seat
• Optional aluminium equipment carrier
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The new LXRIB from Takacat combines the aerodynamic design of the LX series with a robust connecting floor made of marine aluminium. The 340LXR will make its world debut at BOOT 2024 in Düsseldorf . The 340LXR and the 460LXR are currently available. Depending on the model, the LXRIB can be motorised with 50 hp. The LXRIB series has been consistently developed with recyclability in mind, i.e. the RIB floor is made of marine aluminium and the welded tubes are made of TPU. TPU can be welded like PVC but has no plasticisers that can evaporate, i.e. it remains elastic even after the seams have been welded. In addition, the softening temperature of TPU is considerably higher than that of PVC, which is a plus for hot regions and when the boat is transported on the davits. Unlike PVC, TPU can be recycled and is compostable. The LXRIB is optionally available with a bow stowage box. The 340LXR weighs 65kg and the 460LXR weighs 105kg. For a RIB, these values can be described as lightweight.

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3 people had to be rescued from their 30-foot inflatable catamaran after sharks attacked the boat, officials say

• Three people were rescued from their inflatable vessel after sharks attacked its hull, officials said.
• The trio were around 510 miles off Australia's northeastern coast, according to rescue authorities.
• When found, the 30-foot catamaran was missing large portions of its hull, rescuers reported.

Three men on board an inflatable catamaran were rescued off Australia's northeastern coast on Wednesday after their vessel was attacked several times by sharks.

The trio — two Russians and one French citizen — were about 510 miles from shore when Australian authorities picked up their distress alert in the early morning, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said in a statement.

The Russian vessel had departed from the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu and was heading to the city of Cairns in Queensland, the AMSA said.

Both hulls of their 30-foot catamaran "have been damaged following several shark attacks," authorities added.

Officials said they asked a nearby Panama-flagged ship, the Dugong Ace, to help rescue the three people. A Challenger rescue aircraft was also sent to assist from Cairns.

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When found, the catamaran had "large sections of its hull missing," AMSA Response Centre manager Joe Zeller said.

"There's many reasons that vessels are attacked by sharks. However, the motivations of these sharks is unclear," Zeller said. 

Footage shot by a Challenger rescue plane shows the state of the vessel when rescuers arrived.

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The three sailors are aged between 28 and 64, in healthy condition, and on board the Dugong Ace on their way to Brisbane, Zeller said. Their full trip would likely have taken between two to three weeks, he said.

"The emergency beacon absolutely saved their lives," Zeller added. "It enabled the rescue coordination center to identify their precise location and empower the most appropriate and quickest response to rescue them."

The trio are expected to arrive in Brisbane on Thursday, the AMSA said in its statement.

Sharks and orcas have been making headlines this summer amid a rising number of reports documenting attacks on vessels . But it's still unclear what causes these encounters , or if they are related at all.

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Russian and French sailors say main fear was not being able to finish their circumnavigation after cookiecutter sharks damaged boat en route to Cairns

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Russian sailor and lifelong adventurer Evgeny Kovalevsky admits to being scared when his catamaran was damaged by sharks hundreds of kilometres from the Australian mainland, but it wasn’t his life he was worried about.

Kovalevsky, who was rescued by a passing container ship on Wednesday alongside fellow Russian crewmember Stanislav Beryozkin and Frenchman Vincent Thomas Etienne, is determined to fulfil his dream of circumnavigating the world in an inflatable catamaran.

And that’s what was running through his mind as a school of small cookiecutter sharks attacked their boat on successive days.

“[We were] not scared about our life. We [were] scared about the finishing of expedition,” he told Guardian Australia.

Amazingly, it’s not the first, or even the second, time Kovalevsky has been attacked by cookiecutter sharks in an inflatable vessel.

He’d come under attack from the tiny sharks earlier in this voyage – but first encountered them 12 years ago in the Atlantic. That was also an inflatable boat, though it survived.

The tiny sharks, 15-50cm in length, are known to attack boats and inanimate objects like submarines and undersea cables with their sharp teeth. Though they have taken bites out of people, no human is known to have died as a result of a bite from a cookiecutter shark.

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Arriving in Queensland on Thursday, the crew plans to stay with supporters until the Russian Ocean Way expedition can obtain another vessel. It will be the expedition’s third boat.

The first, a trimaran, was lost in heavy seas in the Pacific Ocean when they were struck by twin cyclones in March. Their rescuers were Ukrainian.

“We started in St Petersburg, and we have to finish in St Petersburg. We are determined to continue but now we don’t know how to do it, it’s a challenge,” he said.

The expedition was launched in 2021 in honour of Russian explorers who circumnavigated the world in the 19th century. The sailors have also educated children about Russia’s maritime history on their voyage.

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Kovalevsky has already spent nearly two years at sea, and now doesn’t expect to back in St Petersburg until 2024.

They plan to sail home either by the notoriously stormy Cape of Good Hope or via the Suez Canal and then the Black Sea.

Either way promises potential danger.

“[Going] around Cape of Good Hope with inflatable boat is very difficult,” Kovalevsky said.

“The Mediterranean Sea, this is not the easiest [because of] Somali pirates. If you go to the Black Sea it is military conflict with Ukraine and Russia.

“And if we [go] through the European country, the Russian flag … is not allowed to come to the European countries’ ports.”

The trio arrived back in Mooloolaba, on the Sunshine Coast, on Thursday after being picked up by Panama-flagged vehicle carrier Dugong Ace. Their rescue was coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority after the crew activated a distress beacon.

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The Takacat T380LX is a our most popular family boat. The T380LX has the wider beam as well as the additional buoyancy which is great when you need that extra space for added passengers or when you need to take extra gear on your adventure.

It has a longer waterline which offers a big advantage for planing and therefore creating a superior performance with additional loads or when a small outboard is used with a light load on board.

The 380LX is a true all rounder option for everyone due to its many different variety of uses from the family boat through to flood rescue, regatta/support boats and the true adventurer.

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Every 380LX Takacat comes with: ✓ 1 Set of Tubes                   ✓ 1 Tube Transom® Assembly ✓ 1 Inflatable Seat                ✓ 1 Manual Pump & Gauge ✓ 1 Repair Kit (no glue)        ✓ 2 Oars ✓ 2 Carry Bags                     ✓ Airdeck Floor

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1  open bow design.

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3  Open Transom

Open Transom design allows for easy draining of any water inside allowing your inflatable to stay dry.

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The raised air deck and open transom keeps the inflatable out of the water and the floor dry beneath your feet.  Any water drains out the back of the transom.  The airdeck is Ultra UV stabilised meaning it will withstand the sun and not get chalky over time.

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Handles along the tubes provide safety allowing you to be able to sit anywhere.

Oars are provided which also allow for non motorised use.  The catamaran design makes for easy and effortless rowing.

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Best Inflatable Catamarans for Adventure

If you love summer or holiday getaways out in the water, then you are one of the people who use water sports activities to explore. There’s so much to do at sea, but the question is – can your transport get you and your crew to where you want to be?

With the best inflatable catamarans, there are many spots you can access that bigger boats can only dream of. Here’s a list you can consider when purchasing a boat for your next water adventure.

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Best Overall: Takacat 420 LX Powerful Safety Boat

This inflatable dinghy is perfect for some family fun under the sun or some challenging adventure against the wind. It has protective layers on the seams for strength and protection against hard-hitting areas .

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Perfect for Fishing & Sailing: Saturn Catamaran MC330

This is perfect to use for fishing, sailing, or passenger transport. The lowered front bow ensures convenience for swimmers and divers to quickly get in and out of the boat and the water.

Ultimate Kayak Alternative: Scout 430

This is the ultimate kayak alternative. Sailing at sea alone or with friends is no problem as this boat is easily manageable by a single person for kayak or powered boat use.

8 Best Inflatable Catamarans

• Takacat 420 LX Powerful Safety Boat
• Saturn Catamaran 
• Zodiac Pro 7
• Colorado XT Inflatable
• Solstice OutCat Inflatable Catamaran
• Bris 11 FT Inflatable Catamaran
• Minicat 460 Inflatable Sailing Catamaran

1. Takacat 420 LX Powerful Safety Boat

The Takacat company commits to its passion for providing water adventurers with an exciting range of the best inflatable catamaran boats that can weather many water conditions. This inflatable catamaran ensures safety, stability, and powerful speed while remaining versatile and easy to use.

The open Tube-transom and open bow design of the inflatable boats from Takacat revolutionize its portability and handling. This inflatable dinghy is perfect for some family fun under the sun or some challenging adventure against the wind.

Takacat Catamarans are best used as inflatable fishing boats with rod holders. Or sailboats and tenders because of their outstanding portability, durability, and load capacity. Its denier custom-made PVC-constructed tube is removable for easy and cost-effective retubing.

They are not glued to a hull, making them replaceable over time. Durability and rigidity are features of this inflatable catamaran with its protective anti-skid and anti-UV rays core. Any sailor will not have transport problems using this product as it is easily foldable and conveniently easy to set up.

The products that come with the purchase of the Takacat inflatable catamaran are its manual pump and gauge, a repair kit, rowlocks, and oar setup, and two carry bags. This heavy-duty inflatable boat lets you experience the world of water with companies while ensuring a safe and secure trip.

It has protective layers on the seams for strength and protection against hard-hitting areas. These additional layers make it perfect as the best contender for quality safety boats. 

2. Saturn Catamaran 

Saturn boasts its quality Catamarans that you can use for fishing, sailing, or passenger transporting. It features large tubes for improved catamaran performance and stability of the inflatable.

The lowered front bow ensures convenience for swimmers and divers to quickly get in and out of the boat and the water. You can easily pack it as it is incredibly lightweight with its quick and easy multi-chamber inflation and deflation.

Saturn features an attractive sporty look to add to your water sports activity feeling. Saturn inflatable boats have added tube air chambers for additional safety to cruisers and its marine-grade plywood transom with two drain plugs.

You can coast the water with your buddies as this inflatable catamaran boat’s maximum weight capacity is 1200 lbs. With your purchase, the products you get are a repair kit, a hand pump, aluminum benches, and a carrying bag.

3. Scout 430

The ultimate kayak alternative is the Scout 430. This boat boasts versatility and stunning design changes. This inflatable catamaran can give you more weight capacity with an extra waterline.

It has a greater outboard size without increasing the boat’s weight and compromising its setup and take-down characteristics.

You can use this inflatable catamaran for many water activities. And you don’t have to spend too much effort and energy on its transport and storage.

Sailing at sea alone or with friends is no problem as this boat is easily manageable by a single person for kayak or powered boat use.

4. Zodiac Pro 7

Zodiac Pro 7 rigid inflatable boat (RIB) fits all water activities. You can use this inflatable catamaran for fishing, diving, underwater hunting, and a lot more. Cruisers and sailors appreciate this inflatable boat for its removable tube, which makes it easy to maintain.

You have the luxury to customize the layout of this boat to your preference and desired program. The Zodiac Pro 7 consists of a deep V-fibreglass hull, Hypalon tubes for buoyancy, and a modular design for flexibility. 

What’s liberating is that you have the freedom to choose the configuration for this catamaran boat.

5. Colorado XT Inflatable

The Colorado XT is easily portable as it can just fit in a gear bag. It has removable side pockets for you to carry it with ease while still having customizable storage. This heavy-duty pontoon boat is resistant to abrasion with its PVC bottom and durable nylon top.

It has a transport wheel to make it easier for you to access many fishing spots. You will not have visibility issues as this inflatable boat rides high with non-slip footrests.

6. Solstice OutCat Inflatable Catamaran

Catamarans are useful for many water activities, such as fishing, diving, and passenger transport. Solstice inflatable catamaran is a premium-marine quality inflatable boat made with touch PVC. 

The unique design of this sailing catamaran provides stability and agility for a one-person voyage. It has an integrated kayak-style seat that supports and elevates the people sitting to ensure hours of comfort and enjoyment. 

Solstice OutCat stands out, along with others, when it comes to durability because of its radio frequency welded seams for a tougher boat.

With the water-resistant storage bag included with this inflatable boat, you will not have to worry about wet gears. This true catamaran hull design boat comes with a carry bag, pump, and gauge.

7. Bris 11 FT Inflatable Catamaran

This inflatable catamaran suits a small outboard motor or an inexpensive electric one. It features a lightweight removable air deck floor, making it easy for its owner and user to maintain, carry, and set up the boat.

Rocky terrains are not problematic as Bris has an extra-wide and thick rub strake on its bottom tubes. This inflatable catamaran is one of the best watercraft tenders for the main ship or an inflatable boat for fishing or a leisure cruise.

Like with any boat, extra care is necessary when speeding up in strong wind conditions to prevent the boat from flipping. The maximum weight capacity is 1200 lbs, allowing four people to board the inflatable boat.

8. Minicat 460 Inflatable Sailing Catamaran

The MiniCat 460 is one of the best and most versatile inflatable dinghies, heightening the users’ sailing experience. This boat’s aluminum floor deck and frame are lightweight, making it easy to maneuver while still controlling the speed.

They are designed with exceptional stability and simplicity for family fun. It ensures greater comfort and safety for the sailor and the crew because of its no-boom Dacron sail design.

The MiniCat is resistant to abrasion and wears as its material aligns with the white water rafts production. This inflatable dinghy’s weight capacity is 530 kg, which allows approximately four people aboard the sailboat.

Glued Seams vs. Welded Seams

Welded seams are often used for RIBs as they are affordable, typically easy to do, and inflated most of the time. Glued seams are best for boats you intend to fold and unfold constantly.

Welded seams become brittle and will start to leak. Additionally, they are not totally repairable as you can only patch them up, which compromises your boat’s quality and performance.

You want to purchase glued seamed boats, which are more flexible and have higher holding power in complex shapes and sizes.

Frequently Asked Question

Yes, you most definitely can, but there are a number of little details you and your team need to remember when leaving it inflated. Equipping your dinghy catamaran with chaps is best to protect it against UV rays and keep off bird poop. Inflatable bottom paint is also one thing to help your boat contend with any growth in your waters.

The best way to store an inflatable catamaran is by deflating it and rolling it up. Store it in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. You can also use a storage bag to keep it protected while in storage.

Inflatable catamarans can last for a very long time, provided you take good care of them. Your inflatable catamaran can last for many years with proper maintenance and storage.

Inflatable catamarans are just as safe as any other type of boat, provided that you use them properly and follow all safety guidelines. Always wear a life jacket when aboard an inflatable catamaran, and avoid rough waters.

Insider Advice

If there’s one thing you need to remember when purchasing and maneuvering inflatable catamarans, it’s safety. You may want to be the next Laura Dekker or chill out in the water on some days. 

No matter what, you need to take California-approved boating safety courses and always have a number of life jackets with you for you and your crew.

Better be on the safe side all the time.

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The trio are unharmed, says a spokesperson for the voyage, which is aimed at promoting Russia and Siberia. 

A view shows the boat that carried three people who were rescued from the Coral Sea. (Photo: Reuters/Australian Maritime Safety Authority/Handout)

SYDNEY: Three men were plucked to safety on Wednesday (Sep 6) after sharks started tearing chunks from their inflatable catamaran as they attempted to sail to Australia from Vanuatu - a distance of more than 2,000km.

The men - two Russians and a French citizen - were picked up by a cargo ship while floating in the shark-filled Coral Sea.

"Both hulls of the vessel have been damaged following several shark attacks," the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said in a statement.

The authority said the trio had planned to sail from the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu to the city of Cairns in tropical northern Australia.

They activated an emergency distress beacon - registered to the Tion, a 9m inflatable catamaran - in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

AMSA requested the assistance of a Panama-flagged vehicle carrier, which successfully conducted the rescue. The boat was located about 800km southeast of Cairns in the Coral Sea.

Footage shot by a rescue helicopter shows the catamaran bobbing in calm seas as it is approached by the hulking Dugong Ace, a vehicle transporter that came to the sailors' aid.

The Coral Sea is brimming with reef sharks and other apex species such as tuna and marlin.

According to the Australian government, it is home to more sharks "than almost any other survey site in the world".

The three passengers are due to arrive in Brisbane on Thursday, AMSA said.

The men were unharmed, said Anna Kosikhina, a spokesperson for the voyage, which she said was aimed at promoting Russia and Siberia and began two years ago.

"They were all intact. Nobody is hurt," she said.

"The only thing is that the balloons of the inflatable catamaran were blown away."

This was not the first accident on the voyage, Kosikhina said, with the steering device of a previous vessel failing during a previous leg from Chile to Easter Island.

The crew continued the expedition on an inflatable catamaran by the same manufacturer that had been stored on the island for several years.

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