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higher carbon content but not permanently seawater resistant, i.e. after each seawater operation
the Takacat, especially the transom construction incl. slip wheels, must be washed with fresh water,
rinsed and dried. If you use the Takacat as a tender it is sufficient if the rinsing with fresh water
(freshwater) is done after the return to the mother ship.
If necessary a stainless steel cleaner and a
seawater resistant stainless steel protector is recommended, see
The transom tubes (applies only to open transom) must not be used as towing brackets. Only the
tow rings in the stern and bow area are used for towing. To avoid damage, it is essential to ensure
smooth gas changes.
8.
The transom plates (only valid for open transom) are made of glued boat plywood with additional
protective coating.
The wooden plates must be checked regularly for damage and repainted if
necessary. The transom plates are not designed for use as permanent watercraft. If the boat is to
remain in water for a longer period of time, the transom plates must be treated with an additional
protective coating.
Protective plates are also offered in the trade to prevent the outboard motor
mountings from pressing into the wooden plates => search term => transom protection plates.
9.
When installing an outboard (short shaft), it is
essential to ensure that
the support plates of the
toggle fittings of the outboard mounting do not press in the upper transom bar and cause structural
damage. If necessary use a spacer plate (applies only to open transom).
10.
The driving tubes of the Takacats are provided with protective strips on the undersides.
Nevertheless you must avoid contact with sharp-edged objects to prevent damage. It is urgently
recommended to move the dinghy with extreme care in areas with low water depth.
11.
Avoid damaging the carrying hoses and the high pressure air floor of the Takacat with pointed
and/or sharp-edged objects.
12.
Transport on the davits - It is best to put shackles through the holes of the transom wheel
suspension and fix them. These can then be used as rear lifting positions (applies only to open
transom). For the bow it is best to use a line that acts like a sling that supports under the boat.
Normally this line is guided through the outer D-rings on the Sport or the central D-rings on the LX,
so that the sling does not slide aft during lifting. In heavy weather, it is recommended that the
Takacat be pulled in because of the possible peak loads at the lifting points.
13.
The tubes and the high pressure floor must be cleaned and dried before packing. For cleaning the
PVC or Hypalon hoses, the market offers a wide range of cleaning and care products.
14.
In your own interest and in the interest of any persons travelling with you, make sure that all
necessary safety precautions have been taken and that all necessary rescue equipment is carried
and, if necessary, put on.
15.
If you do not have a formal boating qualification, we recommend that you attend a boat safety
course where you will learn the skills of good seamanship, such as navigation, safety, environment,
boat handling, line handling, anchoring, troubleshooting engine problems and how to react
appropriately in an emergency.
The knowledge you learn in a boat safety course can be helpful and
life-saving in an emergency.