let some air out of the pontoons.
Notice:
1.
Check the correct seating and proper strength of the transom components at least before each ride,
including the screw connections on the transom and the attachments of any outboards installed.
It
is essential to follow the instructions and safety regulations of the outboard manufacturer.
2.
The Takacat tubes are equipped with safety relief valves. This ensures that any dangerous excess
pressure is dissipated in strong sunlight to prevent damage to the tubes. If the outside temperature
then drops again, this may cause the air pressures to be no longer the correct values. Therefore,
always check the correct air pressure values of the tubes and the high pressure floor before each
ride. In the event of heat changes during the day, be sure to check the pressure values of all air-
filled components and correct them to the correct pressure values to avoid damage. The high
pressure floor is not equipped with a pressure relief valve. Therefore avoid excessive sunlight on the
high-pressure floor and check and, if necessary, correct the air pressure values. When the boat is
not in use, we strongly recommend that you store it in the shade or under a cover to avoid
overheating and increased air pressure in the hoses and in the high pressure floor. An inflatable
boat that remains inflated over several days can lose pressure.
According to ISO 6185, a pressure
drop of 20% is allowed within 24 hours.
3.
The transom mounts are made of 304 grade stainless steel, also known as V2A steel. V2A steel is
harder than V4A steel due to the higher carbon content but is not permanently seawater resistant,
i. After every use of seawater, the Takacat, especially the transom construction incl. slip wheels,
must be washed off with fresh water, rinsed and dried. If you use the takacat as a tender then it is
sufficient if the rinsing with fresh water takes place after returning to the mothership.
If required, a stainless steel cleaner and a seawater-proof stainless steel protector are
recommended, see
www.inoxliner.com
4.
The tubes of the Takacats are provided on the underside with protective strips. Nevertheless, you
must avoid contact with sharp objects to prevent damage. It is urgent to move the dinghy with
utmost care in areas of shallow water. Be sure not to damage the Takacat's hoses and high-pressure
airfloor with sharp and / or sharp-edged objects.
5. In your own interest and in the interests of any persons traveling with you, make sure that all
necessary safety precautions have been taken and that all necessary rescue equipment has been
carried and if necessary created.
6.
If you do not have a formal boating training, we recommend that you take a boat safety course in
which you learn the skills of good seamanship, such as: Navigation, safety, the environment, boat
handling, linen handling, docking, troubleshooting engine problems, and appropriate responses in
emergencies.
The skills you learn in a boating course are never wasted and can not only be helpful
in an emergency, but also life-saving.
7. If you want to have best performance with minimum ventilation events on the prop the use of a
Permatrim hydrofoil plate
is highly recommended. Made from marine aluminum, these hydrofoil
plates quadruple the outboard's anti-ventilation plate and significantly reduce ventilation. In
addition, they stabilize the handling of the inflatable boat as a fixed trim panel with their lateral
fins.
