New Zealand · Tier 1
Takacat Dinghies in Australia
The open-transom revolution
Brand profile
Takacat at a Glance
Takacat deserves a dedicated section because inflatable catamarans have become their own tender category and Takacat largely created the Australasian market for them. The open bow and open transom layout of the LX changes what a tender can do: you walk on and off it, dive from it, load a dog or a dive bottle into it, and drag it up a beach without a drama.
Takacat Australia maintains a full current range across LX, Sport, GO, Ultra Lightweight, LX-R and Predator RIB.
- Market position
- The open-transom revolution
- Best matched to
- Diving · Swimming · Dogs
- Australian access
- Official distributor
- Range footprint
- 5 families · 11 models · 2.2–4.6 m
- Boat types
- Inflatable catamaran · Rigid-hull catamaran
- Main markets
- Inflatable Cats · Packable Tenders
Our take
If boarding, stability and payload per kilogram matter more than outright ride comfort, the LX is the most practical cruising tender you can buy. The T220UL at around 14 kg is a category of one for older or solo sailors.
Editorial fit scores
Brand-level scores against each job. Individual models are scored separately — see any model page. Methodology.
Range architecture
How the Takacat Range Is Organised
Use the family structure to eliminate the wrong part of the catalogue before comparing individual models.
| Family | Role in the range | Models | Length band | Primary market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Open bow, open transom. The definitive Takacat layout. | 6 | 2.60–4.60 m | Inflatable Cats |
| Sport | Closed bow, open transom — the middle ground between the LX and a conventional enclosed tender. | 1 | Confirm dimensions | Inflatable Cats |
| GO | Closed bow and closed transom, welded seams, 1000-denier 0.9 mm PVC on PVC versions, short-shaft outboard design. The series starts at approximately 18 kg. | 1 | Confirm dimensions | Packable Tenders |
| Ultra Lightweight | A completely different proposition from a 40–70 kg RIB. | 1 | 2.20 m | Packable Tenders |
| LX-R and Predator | Rigid-hull catamaran options — Takacat should no longer be categorised solely as a foldable inflatable brand. | 2 | Confirm dimensions | Inflatable Cats |
Starting points
Takacat Models Worth Opening First
These are the best-documented starting points across different Takacat families—not a paid ranking or a claim that one model suits every buyer.
Ultra Lightweight
Takacat T220UL
- Length
- 2.20 m
- Power
- 2 hp
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
Approx. 14 kg; supports small electric propulsion up to approx. 2 hp / 10 kg
Open model profile →LX
Takacat T300LX
- Length
- 3.00 m
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
Strong liveaboard choice
Open model profile →Sport
Takacat Sport
- Length
- —
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
Closed bow, open transom layout
Open model profile →GO
Takacat GO
- Length
- —
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
From approx. 18 kg; welded seams; highly portable
Open model profile →Buyer due diligence
Buying Takacat: questions to ask
Before choosing a model, ask the dealer to confirm availability, the complete package weight and local service support. Get the answers in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
- Which Takacat models are physically stocked in Australia now, and which are special-order only?
- What is included in the quoted package, and what will the complete ready-to-use weight be with propulsion, fuel or battery, safety gear and normal accessories?
- Who performs warranty assessment and supplies replacement parts in the state where the boat will be used?
- What tube fabric, seam construction and repair materials are supplied on the exact Australian configuration?
- Can the complete boat-and-engine package be demonstrated with the buyer's normal passenger and gear load?
Take the answers into the comparison tool, then use the sea-trial protocol or, for sailing boats, the sailing dinghy buying guide.
Takacat
Sport
Closed bow, open transom — the middle ground between the LX and a conventional enclosed tender.
| Model | Notes |
|---|---|
| Takacat Sport | Closed bow, open transom layout |
Takacat
GO
Closed bow and closed transom, welded seams, 1000-denier 0.9 mm PVC on PVC versions, short-shaft outboard design. The series starts at approximately 18 kg.
| Model | Notes |
|---|---|
| Takacat GO | From approx. 18 kg; welded seams; highly portable |
Takacat
Ultra Lightweight
A completely different proposition from a 40–70 kg RIB.
| Model | Length | Max power | Persons | Hull weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T220UL Approx. 14 kg; supports small electric propulsion up to approx. 2 hp / 10 kg | 2.20 m | 2 hp | — | — |
Takacat
LX-R and Predator
Rigid-hull catamaran options — Takacat should no longer be categorised solely as a foldable inflatable brand.
| Model | Notes |
|---|---|
| Takacat LX-R | Rigid-hull catamaran |
| Takacat Predator RIB | Rigid-hull catamaran RIB |
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