Takacat 340 LX Inflatable Catamaran

Description

Here is the Takacat 340 LX for sale, one of the most popular boats Takacat has ever built. It is an 11 foot 2 inch inflatable catamaran that seats five, weighs about 79 lb complete, and rolls its tubes into a bag small enough for a hatchback. It is new, carries the Takacat warranty, and we ship it worldwide.

The 340 LX is the boat for people who want a real day boat without a trailer. A couple can fish all day with a cooler and gear. A family of four can explore a lake or river and drive home with the boat in the boot. Read on for full specs, how the hull works, outboard advice, setup, care, shipping and answers to common questions.

Takacat 340 LX for sale: Specifications

Figures are for the PVC version and are subject to Takacat’s stated tolerances. The capacity plate on your boat is the final word.

Why the 340 LX Is a Firm Favorite

Takacat calls the 340 LX a firm favorite in the portable inflatable market, and it is easy to see why. It hits a sweet balance of size and weight. At 11 feet 2 inches, it has a long enough waterline to plane quickly and level, which smaller tenders struggle to do with a load aboard. At about 79 lb, it is still light enough for two people to carry down a beach or one person to set up alone.

The deck is large and flat. The beam is 1.65 m. The tubes are 0.48 m across. Put those together with a raised floor and a catamaran hull and you get a very stable platform for fishing, diving or just lounging at anchor.

Most impressive is how small it packs. The tubes roll to roughly 1.2 x 0.4 x 0.3 m and weigh around 23 kg. That is the size of a big duffel bag. Yet on the water the boat carries five people or around half a tonne.

How the Takacat Hull Works

A normal inflatable has one V hull that pushes water aside and rolls when weight shifts. The Takacat uses two separate tubes with a tunnel between them, just like a catamaran. Water passes through the tunnel rather than being shoved away, so drag drops and the boat sits level.

Two parallel hulls also track straight. You can row it in a straight line, tow it behind a yacht without it wandering, and steer under power with a light hand. At speed, air trapped in the tunnel cushions the ride.

Takacat founder Greg Sowden based the design on Thundercat surf racing boats and refined it in Auckland, New Zealand before launching the range in 2007. More than 10,000 Takacats are now in use around the world.

Features of the Takacat 340 LX for sale

Removable Tube Transom

Instead of a heavy glued board, the stern is a stainless frame that slides in and out of the tubes. Remove it and the tubes roll flat and light. Leave the stern open and water drains straight out, so the deck never floods.

Open bow

Webbing straps close the front between the D rings. Step off onto a beach, a dock or a swim platform without climbing over a tube. Swimmers and snorkelers climb back aboard over the bow, which is far easier than the side.

Raised floor with keel

The 10 psi air floor sits up off the water and keeps feet dry. It has a keel, so you can use it as a stand up paddle board when the boat is parked.

Heavy duty underside

Rubber runs along the bottom of each tube to resist wear from beaching and loading.

Designed to row

The low drag hull and light weight make the 340 LX a genuine rowing boat. The two included oars will get you a long way on a calm day.

Who Buys the Takacat 340 LX for sale

Two person fishing crews

This is a great two person day boat with room for a cooler, tackle and rods. The stable deck lets both anglers stand and cast. The shallow draft opens up flats, creeks and weedy shallows.

Families on lakes and rivers

Takacat points out that a family of four can enjoy the 340 LX on local lakes and rivers without needing a trailer. Load it in the car, drive to the water, and you are boating in twenty minutes.

Divers and snorkelers

The open bow makes getting back in easy, and the platform is steady for kitting up. Two divers with gear fit comfortably.

Yacht and RV owners

As a tender, the 340 LX carries a crew of four ashore with groceries. In a motorhome, it rolls into a storage bay.

Holiday makers

Take it on vacation in the boot, use it every day at the beach or lake, and bring it home without a second thought.

Choosing an Outboard for the Takacat 340 LX for sale

Our listing rates this boat for 2.5 hp to 15 hp on a short shaft.

• 2.5 to 4 hp for an economical tender at displacement speed. These motors weigh little and are easy to carry.
• 6 to 8 hp to plane with one person and cruise efficiently with two.
• 9.9 hp to plane with two or three and gear. A popular all rounder.
• 15 hp for full loads and the most fun.

Because the 340 LX is long for its weight, it planes well with modest power. That keeps fuel and motor costs down. Always check the capacity plate for maximum power and engine weight.

We carry matching motors: Suzuki 2.5 HP outboards, Mercury 5 HP outboards, Honda 8 HP outboards, Yamaha 9.9 HP outboards and Tohatsu 15 HP outboards. For silent running, see our Torqeedo electric motors. Ask us to quote the Takacat 340 LX for sale with a motor.

How It Performs

The extra waterline length of the 340 LX helps it plane quickly and stay level. You do not get the nose high climb that short inflatables suffer from. Visibility is good and passengers stay comfortable.

Turns are flat and predictable. The twin hulls hold their line, so the boat feels secure even for newer drivers. In a light chop, the tunnel cushions the bumps and the open stern clears any splash.

At anchor or drifting, the boat is calm and steady. You can stand to cast, lean over to look at the bottom, or swap seats without upsetting it.

When the motor is off, the 340 LX rows well. That is useful for quiet approaches to fish, for short hops at an anchorage, and as a backup if the motor will not start.

Setting Up the Takacat 340 LX for sale

No floorboards and no glued transom means a fast setup. With the manual pump, expect about 8 to 15 minutes. With an electric pump, about 5 to 8 minutes.

1. Inflate the tubes to 3 psi.
2. Slide the Tube Transom bars into the sleeves, using soapy water to help.
3. Fit the motor mount boards with the supplied eye bolt.
4. Insert the floor and inflate to 10 psi.
5. Strap the bow D rings together.
6. Fit the oars.
7. Mount the outboard.
8. Check safety gear, rules and weather before you leave.

Packing away is the same in reverse. Deflate the floor, remove the transom, roll the tubes and fill the two bags.

Storage and Transport

This is where the 340 LX shines. Rolled up, the tubes are about the size of a big sports bag. The floor and transom go in a second bag. Both fit in a small car, a closet, a sail locker or under a bed. No trailer, no registration for one, and no ramp fees.

For regular beach use, Takacat’s quick release wheels let one person roll the inflated boat to the water. Many owners also carry it assembled on a roof rack or in a pickup bed for short trips.

Build Quality

Standard tubes are welded from durable 0.9 mm, 1000 denier PVC. Hypalon tubes are available for owners in strong sun who want the longest life. Pressure relief valves protect the tubes from heat expansion. The transom is 304 stainless and the motor board is waterproof plywood. Takacats 2.5 m and over carry CE certification and are built to ISO 6185 2.

Re Tubing Instead of Replacing

On a normal inflatable, worn tubes usually mean buying a new boat because the transom is glued in. On a Takacat, you buy a new set of tubes and slide your existing transom and floor in. It is simple and affordable, and it is a big part of why the Takacat 340 LX for sale keeps its value.

Takacat 340 LX for sale vs Nearby Models

340 LX or 300 LX? The 300 LX is the classic tender: lighter and shorter. The 340 LX adds length and an extra seat, so it planes better with a load and makes a much better day boat.

340 LX or 380 LX? The 380 LX has two chambers per tube, an extra seat and takes up to 20 hp. Choose it for heavier loads or trips further from shore. Choose the 340 LX if light weight and a small pack size matter most.

340 LX or 340 S? Same size and capacity. The LX has an open bow for easy boarding. The Sport has a closed, tapered bow for a drier ride in chop.

A Day Out in the Takacat 340 LX for sale

Here is how a typical Saturday goes. You load two bags and a small outboard into the car boot and drive to the lake. At the shore you lay a tarp on the grass, unroll the tubes and start pumping. The transom slides in, the floor goes down and pumps up hard, and the motor clamps on. Within twenty minutes you are afloat.

You run across to the far side, plane with two aboard, and drop anchor off a weed bed. The boat sits steady while you cast. At lunch you nose onto a sandy beach, step off the open bow with dry feet, and eat in the shade. The kids take the floor out and paddle it around like a board.

In the afternoon the wind picks up. The Takacat 340 LX for sale rides it out level and dry, and the open stern clears any splash. Back at the car, you rinse it with a bottle of water, let it dry in the sun while you pack the rods, and roll it up. No trailer to back down a crowded ramp, no wait at the wash bay.

Travel and Roof Rack Tips

• Keep a small tarp in the car so the tubes stay clean while you assemble.
• Pack the pump, gauge and repair kit in the transom bag so nothing gets left behind.
• If you carry the boat assembled on a roof rack, take the motor off, strap through the D rings and transom, and drive slowly.
• Bring a fuel can that fits upright in the boot, or choose an outboard with an integrated tank.
• Lithium batteries for electric motors have airline and freight rules. Check them before you fly or ship.

Great for Kids and First Time Boaters

New boaters often worry about tipping. The twin hull of the Takacat 340 LX for sale is far steadier than a single hull dinghy or a canoe, so children can move around without the boat lurching. The open bow means they can swim off the front and climb back in easily, under supervision. Grab handles on the tubes give small hands something to hold.

Start with a small motor at low speed on calm water. Teach everyone where to sit, how to hold on in a turn, and to keep weight central. With a life jacket on every child and a calm day, the 340 LX makes a fun, low stress first boat.

Petrol or Electric?

Petrol outboards give the most range and speed for the money and refuel anywhere. Electric outboards are silent, clean and close to maintenance free, and many lakes that ban fuel welcome them. The light, low drag hull of the 340 LX makes the most of a battery, so an electric motor gives useful range for fishing and exploring. Some owners keep both and pick the motor to suit the day.

Popular Setups

Two angler day boat. 9.9 hp tiller, rod holders, anchor and a cooler that doubles as a seat.

Family lake boat. 8 hp four stroke, life jackets for four, snacks and a towel bag. Packs into the car afterwards.

Cruiser’s tender. 4 hp, beach wheels and a dry bag. Light enough to lift onto the foredeck.

Quiet fishing rig. Torqeedo electric outboard, spare battery, and oars for the final stretch.

PVC or Hypalon?

PVC is light, strong, easy to repair and good value, and lasts for years if shaded when parked. Hypalon costs more and weighs a little more, but resists sun, heat, fuel and abrasion far better. If you live somewhere hot or leave the boat inflated all season, ask us about Hypalon on the Takacat 340 LX for sale.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving the floor soft. Use the gauge and pump to 10 psi.
• Overpowering. Stay within the plate for horsepower and engine weight.
• Loading weight at the stern. Shift gear forward for better trim.
• Storing it wet. Dry it fully first.
• Dragging over sharp ground. Lift or use the wheels.

Care and Maintenance

• Rinse with fresh water after salt water trips.
• Dry before rolling up.
• Keep shaded when parked, and use UV protectant on PVC.
• Let out a little air on very hot days.
• Check valves and under tube rubber each season.
• Keep the repair kit on board.
• Service your outboard on schedule.

For winter, wash and dry the Takacat 340 LX for sale, roll it loosely and store it somewhere cool, dry and safe from rodents.

Safety on the Water

Carry a life jacket for each person, a bailer, a whistle or horn, a light and an anchor. Rules about registration and safety gear vary by country and region, so check yours. Never exceed the capacity plate, and let someone know your plans. Read more about the range on the official Takacat website.

Takacat Warranty

PVC and Hypalon tubes have a 3 year warranty against defects and deterioration that affect usability, such as ageing, cracking or delamination. Air filling pipe seams have 2 years. Parts and equipment, including the high pressure deck, carry handles, D rings, bow, seat, lid, paddles and oars, are covered for 2 years from purchase against defects in material and structure.

What Comes in the Box

The Takacat 340 LX for sale ships with tubes, the Tube Transom and motor boards, the high pressure floor with keel, an inflatable seat, a manual pump and gauge, a repair kit, two oars and two carry bags. Repair glue is not included because it cannot fly, so buy some locally. Popular add ons include an electric pump, beach wheels, a bow bag and an anchor kit.

Shipping Worldwide

We ship the Takacat 340 LX for sale to buyers all over the world. Packed into two bags, it costs much less to freight than a rigid boat. Tell us your country and nearest city for a quote, and we can include a matching outboard in the same shipment.

Please read our terms and conditions and refund and return policy, and see our customer reviews.

Buying Checklist

• How many people will usually be aboard?
• Will you fish, cruise, dive or use it as a tender?
• Do you already own a motor? What power and shaft length?
• Where will you store it?
• PVC or Hypalon for your climate?
• Open bow LX or closed bow Sport?

Buy the Takacat 340 LX for sale From Us

NJ Marines Outboard Engines is based in Fresno, California, and supplies boats and outboards worldwide. Call or WhatsApp +1 209 690 5983, read our about page, or message us through the contact page. We are happy to help you choose a motor.

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FAQ: Takacat 340 LX for sale

Is the Takacat 340 LX for sale new?

Yes, new with the Takacat warranty.

Does it come with an outboard?

No. The $2,424 price is for the boat only. Ask us about packages.

How many people does it carry?

Up to 5 people, about 1,135 lb.

What outboard should I get?

A 9.9 hp is the popular all rounder. The range is 2.5 to 15 hp on a short shaft.

How small does it pack?

The tubes roll to about 1.2 x 0.4 x 0.3 m and weigh about 23 kg.

Can I use the floor as a paddle board?

Yes, it has a keel for that.

Do you ship the Takacat 340 LX for sale worldwide?

Yes. Send us your location for a quote.

Final Word

The Takacat 340 LX for sale is a real day boat that lives in a bag. It is stable, quick, easy to row and big enough for the family. Order today, or message us and we will help you pick the right outboard.

Browse more Takacat inflatable catamarans or see all our outboard engines for sale. Questions? Call or WhatsApp +1 209 690 5983.