TAKACAT GO Series User manual

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TAKACAT
Assembly Instructions
For GO Series Inflatable Boats

www.takacat.com Takacat Owner’s GO Series Manual – 2022
DIAGRAMS
1. Inflatable tubes 1 2 4 3
2. Air deck floor
3. Inflation valves
4. Oar rowlocks
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Takacat!
This information sheet is to assist with the assembly, operation and storage of your inflatable boat
with safety and enjoyment in mind.
 International Standards ISO 4892-3:2006
 Built to International Standard ISO/6185
 CE tested to 2013/53/EU

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES LIST
 Inflatable tubes
 Inflatable Floor
 Inflatable seat
 Manual pump and gauge
 Patch kit
 Oars x2
 Carry bag
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
 Always wear an approved life jacket when operating this boat
 Never allow the boat to come into contact with sharp objects, corrosive chemicals or open flames
 Never operate this boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 Never operate this boat unless proficient in the safe operation of inflatable boats
 Never allow a minor to operate this boat without supervision
ASSEMBLY & INFLATION
Failure to comply with each of these safety warnings may result in damage to the boat, serious injury
or death
1. Inflate main tubes to 3psi / 22.5kpa
2. Roll out and place the inflatable floor into the base
3. Inflate floor to 10psi / 65kpa
4. Attach oars 5. Fit and secure outboard motor
6. Check required safety equipment, bylaws and weather conditions prior to departure.
PACK DOWN & STORAGE
Takacat 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 give your Takacat a good clean. If being left inflated it's best to
cover your Takacat. In high temperatures you will need to let some air out of the tubes to avoid over
expansion. In the heat of the day you don't want your main tubes not to exceed 3psi or 10psi for the
air deck floor.
1. Deflate the floor remove and fold up

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2. Deflate the tube and suck out air with deflate mode with your pump.
3. Fold each side in then from the transom roll the transom toward the bow
4. Tuck the bow under the last fold
5. Place in bag for stowage
ADDITIONAL INFO
 Wheels
Approved wheels can be bolted to the composite transom.
 Repairs
If you get a pin hole leak a very quick and effective way to fix it is a simple drop or two of
common Super Glue / Elephant Glue over the hole when the floor or tube is deflated (no patch
required). This is a very fine glue and will seep into the hole. It then dries in roughly 60 seconds
and you will be good to inflate and go again 10 minutes later. A glue called Aquaseal available
from most dive shops can also be used just with a slower drying time (2hrs or so). If you have
a larger cut then this is where a patch is required and the best contact adhesive glue is called
Bostic 777.
If you are using a Hypalon boat, you would need to use a rubber glue. Airdeck repairs would
be as per above as these are pvc.
IF YOU ALSO PURCHASED AN ELECTRIC PUMP
Please be aware that once it hits 1 psi it will switch over to compressor mode. The pump will begin to
make a louder noise (its not broken), but it is still working and will continue until the correct psi has
been reached. Please do not switch it off at this point.
Additional tips & support can be found here: https://www.takacatasia.com/tips-support-manuals