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Place the smaller transom plate with the rating plate from the front onto the stainless steel
receptacles of the transom tubes and insert the central fastening nut through the attachment hole
with a slotted spacer. Insert the rear transom plate also the fixing screw and coat the last threads of
the fixing screw, e.g. light with transparent lubricant from Liqui Moly. Then hand-tighten the ring
nut with a shim under it. Fix the central transom mounting with a 17 mm socket wrench and a lock
nut for the ring nut. Do not use brute force when screwing.
Do not use brute force when screwing.
Lubricating the threads serves to prevent the threads of the screw and ring nut from caking, for
which V4A stainless steel tends.
When using a Torqeedo Travel 503, 1003 or 1103, a wooden or
plastic spacer plate must be placed between the inner transom plate and the pressure plates of the
toggle screw connection so that the toggle screw connections do not press into the upper transom
rod. The minimum dimensions of the distance plate are 140 x 40 x 10mm (width/height/depth).
7. When installing an outboard motor (short shaft), it is essential to ensure that the washers of the
toggle fittings of the outboard motor mount do not press in the upper transom rod and cause
structural damage. If necessary, use a spacer plate. Camp3 (www.camp3.eu) offers a plastic
spacer plate that can be screwed under the stainless steel plate of the inner transom plate.
8. Then the floor must be fixed in front over the two side rings.
9. Inflate the included flat seat with 200mbar, position it where you need it. You can fixed it at the
inside rings.
10.Finaly the two oars must be assembled and mounted on the oarlocks and be fixed at the end.
11.The optional wheels are plugged into the corresponding brackets on the lower transom mount on
the left and right. The optimum position is given when the wheels are inside. This ensures that the
maximum left-to-right deflection is available to a possibly installed outboard motor when switching
to the floating position.
The construction of the wheels is designed for the boat weights. Additional
engines, tanks and luggage cannot be transported with it.
12.The optional fishing rod holders are inserted from the inside into the left and right retainers of the
upper transom mount until the interlock heads indicate proper seating.
Maintenance:
Regularly check valves, stitching, ribbons, hooks, screws and nuts on your Takacat boat. Pontoons are more
alive than a plastic hull and their constant movement can cause fatigue damage. It is important to keep the
pontoons sufficiently inflated. Under-inflation will cause more water resistance and thus slowing. Regularly
check the pontoon mounts to the transom and hull and other joints in the tubes. In smaller inflatables
between any loose floorboards and pontoons, it is important to keep areas clean from dirt and debris that
could rub and wear down the pontoon.
Cleaning basically requires no more than a cleanser, a brush and a sponge for managing the cleaning and
maintenance of the boats pontoons.
Soap: Mix the soap with water according to instructions on the package. Scrub the pontoons with a sponge
or scrubbing brush. Rinse off with water. Never use high pressure when cleaning the boat, it can damage
the stitches or fabric of the pontoons, etc.
Storage:
TAKACAT Sport or Lite inflatables can be stored either inflated or in a storage case. When stored in a bag,
the bag must be dry. Take this opportunity to clean sand etc. from between the floorboard and pontoons.
When it comes to winter, there are some basic tips. The boat does best not to stand in freezing
temperatures, although it is not a must to have it indoors. If you cover the boat, do not use a vinyl tarp and
let some air out of the pontoons.
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