Takacat: The Ultimate Portable Inflatable Boat

Takacat began in 2007 with an innovative design that stood apart from anything else on the market. A few years later, founder Greg Sowden took the concept further by creating a truly portable inflatable catamaran—revolutionising the way people experience the water. The innovative range of quality proven catamaran inflatable boats designed and developed right here in New Zealand.

Today, Takacat is recognised globally, with four distributors around the world and over 14,000 boats sold. The brand has built a strong reputation for delivering boats that are easy to set up, exceptionally stable, and incredibly portable. Even the largest model—measuring up to 4.6 metres—packs down into just two compact carry bags, making it ideal for storage and transport with Takacat’s innovative fully removable Tube Transom® system. 

Takacat has become the go-to choice for adventurers, boaters, and water-lovers seeking a lightweight, foldable, and high-performing inflatable tender. Whether it’s fishing, exploring, or use as a yacht or motorhome tender, Takacat offers unmatched versatility and performance.

Takacat’s team is made up of passionate boat lovers and enthusiasts who understand what customers need.


“Our customers come to us for information, and they speak highly of our product. We’re always here for advice, and our support goes well beyond the warranty.”

Paul Powney – Managing Director
No matter what passion inspires you to head out on the water, Takacat has you covered. The most versatile and portable inflatable boat on the market is always ready to meet any adventure head-on—whether it’s exploring magical underwater worlds, reveling in the quiet serenity of a secret fishing honey hole, buzzing around a new waterway enjoying the sites and scenery, or serving a greater cause as a research or search and rescue team.

Check out the range and feel free to contact the team to help you pick the best boat for your style! 

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Takacat Go Series, Sport Series and LX Series boats are built to International Standard ISO/6185 and CE Certified. 

Takacat New Zealand

+64 09 956 1733

sales@takacat.co.nz

Showroom

Unit 8, 3 Oracle Drive

Albany, Auckland 0632

Hours: 9am to 4pm Mon-Fri

Weekends & Public Holidays by Appointment only

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Chris August 15, 2025 12:57 pm
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Takacat have been awesome. Their boats are used heavily by the Auckland Waterski Club as the perfect rescue vessels for waterskiers. We run in a tough environment with lots of barnacles and shallow waters and these boats have been amazing. Support has also been great when we needed adjustments or help with events. Cant thank Paul and the crew enough!

Michaela July 14, 2025 9:43 am
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I highly recommend Takacat. Using their Paddle Board and dry bags have been an awesome way to get out on the water.
The customer service from Paul and Helen in Albany is second to none, and they make you feel like family. Always willing to go the extra mile.

Dave July 12, 2025 1:48 pm
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Retired

Mal July 11, 2025 12:24 pm
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Great fishing platform. Super stable and fits easily in the caravan so no more hassles about towing the tinny. Also works well with the electric motor on the back for moving around the lake.

Nate July 11, 2025 9:15 am
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We’ve had the T420LX 4.2m Takacat for a number of years and it is amazingly stable! Practically lives on the plane, we’ve had 6 people on board with a 15hp and still got up!
Highly recommend

Al July 10, 2025 7:15 pm
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As a three times buyer of tenders from the GO series I have absolute faith in the quality, durability, design, stability, service, and value for money in the Takacat brand. Why would I buy anything else?

The Pikes July 10, 2025 6:52 pm
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Great buy does all we require and more have recommended to many friends and family

doug clarke July 10, 2025 6:34 pm
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great little inflatable

Shallows Stalker July 10, 2025 6:30 pm
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I have just decided to upgrade my Takacat after 7 amazing years with the 3m. It’s the perfect toy for cruising my favourite lakes and estuaries hunting for trout. Robust, safe, quiet, manoeuvrable, it’s the business! Looking forward to the arrival of my new 3.4m soon!

Clint July 10, 2025 5:56 pm
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Great service, all queries promptly dealt with and issues remedied. Highly recommended.

Jim July 10, 2025 5:44 pm
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2.6 LX ideal for purpose which is chasing trout. Fits nicely on crew cab ute and can still tow caravan.

Bruce July 10, 2025 5:34 pm
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I acquired a Takacat with the launch I purchased. I then approached Paul for assistance for several things incl. changing to the GO series and an electric motor. I always always found Paul to be 100% honest, reliable, professional and a good communicator. I would say Takacat NZ as being top of their game. I recommend them and their products 100%.

William - Explore Group July 10, 2025 5:15 pm
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We have purchased a numerous Takacats over the years both for the business and recreationally. They are by far the best package we have come across, light, stable, big load carrying and durable. We have them deployed as yacht tenders, on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as snorkeling safety boats, a rescue craft on a 60 passenger expedition cruise vessel and have a 4m at the beach house that gets lots of use.

Always a pleasure to deal with Paul and Helen and will certainly be back when we need another tender of any size.

Garry July 10, 2025 4:49 pm
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Paul is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all things Takacat. I highly recommend both him and the product!

Stefan July 10, 2025 1:25 pm
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Got a 3.4m Takacat. Use it a huge amount fishing. Super portable to pop on the roof to the lake or pack down and take to the coast. Super great to deal with and looking to get another for the parents.

Sarah July 10, 2025 11:35 am
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We bought a takacat and couldn’t be happier with it. Totally recommend

Rick July 9, 2025 5:41 pm
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We’ve got the 3m Takacat GO Series and absolutely love it. It’s hands down the best tender we’ve ever owned. Super stable, heaps of room for gear, and incredibly easy to get ashore or back out to the boat. What really sets it apart is the shallow draft. It lets us get into those hard-to-reach spots where the boat can’t go, which is perfect for letting the kids flick softbaits around while we kick back on the boat. Can’t recommend it enough!

Grant & Jude July 7, 2025 12:47 pm
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Our first beach landing in 3.5 years of owning a launch
Our previous tender didn’t feel safe!
As soon as we tried the Takacat we felt totally safe and stable.
It’s opened up a whole new world for us
Many Thanks for your help and advice

The Fishing Paper July 7, 2025 10:48 am
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There’s none I’d recommend more
If you’re after the perfect adventure package for family or friends, combine the Mahindra S6 4×4 Ute, a GLI dual fold off-road camper trailer and a 3.4m TAKACAT armed with 15hp Parsun, and it’ll get you into many places that other set-ups couldn’t.

After testing them out on a few family adventures myself, there’s none I’d recommend more.

Janez Bencina, President of the organising committee 2011 World Rowing Championship July 6, 2025 7:13 pm
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Your Boats are great and everybody was more than happy while using them. On Sunday there was a National Championship in Rowing and again they were used to full extend. Just smiling faces. Congratulations for a very, very good product and I do hope you will have more and more customers with smiling faces. I am sure that with your charming and friendly approach your business will grow rapidly.