Talk me out of one of these

[Crazyboat]

https://www.zapcat-racing.com/

My biggest concern is getting a hole ripped in it. Tinking of maybe having someone design me an aluminum copy, what do you all think?

Running rivers in north NJ

 

[stinkfoot]

They make these in NZ

 

[Molokai]

I wouldnt get an inflatable made from PVC. Hypalon is way more durable and easy to patch. Also much more expensive. You will get a hole, you will have to patch...just the nature of inflatable boats. I think polyurethane may be an emerging material but even more expensive than hypalon.

 

[Crazyboat]

They make these in NZ

Wasmade aware of this brand a few months back via another thread, maybe even you introduced it to me, but shipping from NZ would be costly, I may ask a builder here to knock one off though.

 

[stinkfoot]

There was a NZ made aluminum catamaran for sale here a while back but it was only a 10 footer and not a Kingfisher. Will try and dig out the make. It was used as a tender. You may be able to buy plans for a kit.

https://maverickmarine.co.nz/#specifications Here's another

 

[Crazyboat]

There was a NZ made aluminum catamaran for sale here a while back but it was only a 10 footer and not a Kingfisher. Will try and dig out the make. It was used as a tender. You may be able to buy plans for a kit.

https://maverickmarine.co.nz/#specifications Here's another

That's 1 expensive boat, 4.5 meters and 30k.

 

[stinkfoot]

That's NZ$. About 21K US$ https://www.blackdogcat.co.nz/extra-features Here's another NZ manufacturer. None of these boats is exactly cheap.....

 

[Crazyboat]

That's NZ$. About 21K US$ https://www.blackdogcat.co.nz/extra-features Here's another NZ manufacturer. None of these boats is exactly cheap.....

Yeah, if I can't get someone to fabricae one for me or mod one from another hull type I'll be out of the running. I can buy a complete setup with eng. and trailor for 20K. here in the states. Thanks for the links.

 

[sonny.barile]

Crazy

Check out this site for the DN16RS package. Back in September I bought a DN16 side console from them with a 30 hp Evinrude. I fish in the North Jersey rivers and Rarity Bay with it. Its tough enough for this area.....Wont cost you nearly as much as that strange looking beast.


https://www.brysmarine.com/new-boat-packages



sonny

 

[stinkfoot]

He's talking about a cat. I have a f/g one and they are fantastic for stability and rough water. Also two guys can stand and flyfish comfortably in a 14 footer. I'd buy a tin cat in a heartbeat but they don't play well with a jet(I assume because the wake from the hulls causes dirty water at the pump.)

 

[surfman]

Looks like it bounces around a lot, all of their pictures show the boat airborne.

 

[Crazyboat]

Crazy

Check out this site for the DN16RS package. Back in September I bought a DN16 side console from them with a 30 hp Evinrude. I fish in the North Jersey rivers and Rarity Bay with it. Its tough enough for this area.....Wont cost you nearly as much as that strange looking beast.


https://www.brysmarine.com/new-boat-packages



sonny

I love your set up, if I wentin that direction I'd most likely buy used until I learn the river and it's pitfalls. Also see how much I'll like river running, as I'm very much use to the salt. Even thinking about keeping my existing boat 18' w 115 pwr for the river going towards the mouth, but I'd need a better tow car.

 

[Crazyboat]

He's talking about a cat. I have a f/g one and they are fantastic for stability and rough water. Also two guys can stand and flyfish comfortably in a 14 footer. I'd buy a tin cat in a heartbeat but they don't play well with a jet(I assume because the wake from the hulls causes dirty water at the pump.)

If I can find or have one made (alum) I thinnk I'll go that route depending on $'s I'll use a prop most likely as I think my river is a lot of mud.

 

[Crazyboat]

Looks like it bounces around a lot, all of their pictures show the boat airborne.

Well if your running in the ocean at 40 + MPH in a boat that comes in under 1,000 lbs I'd expect it to fly around, that's half the fun. On a river it would be more stable and run the flat water without a problem (I think)

 

[stinkfoot]

Been airborne a few times in my cats, I have a 14 foot and a 10 foot.

This for sale on my local CL.https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/boa/5948395066.html

 

[surfman]

Yea, I know. :lol:

 

[Crazyboat]

Been airborne a few times in my cats, I have a 14 foot and a 10 foot.

This for sale on my local CL.https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/boa/5948395066.html

Nice boat package, price is fair for sure.

 

[stinkfoot]

Been airborne a few times in my cats, I have a 14 foot and a 10 foot.

This for sale on my local CL.https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/boa/5948395066.html

Nice boat package, price is fair for sure.

7 grand in US funds. When is your $ going to suck again??

 

[Crazyboat]

Been airborne a few times in my cats, I have a 14 foot and a 10 foot.

This for sale on my local CL.https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/boa/5948395066.html

Nice boat package, price is fair for sure.

7 grand in US funds. When is your $ going to suck again??

With luck no time soon. If that were anywhere near me I'd most likely jump on it. (After a sea trial of course.)