baron bought a cat

[baronmarine]

well kind of. here is a pic of my new toy. 13'6" dux inflatable cat with a 50hp tohatsu. man is this thing a hand full. took it out this last sat & sun, felt like i just out of the gym when i has done. what a blast this thing is.

todd

 

[Bobcat]

That's the same one one they race? Bad ass workout !

 

[Wrinkleface]

well kind of. here is a pic of my new toy. 13'6" dux inflatable cat with a 50hp tohatsu. man is this thing a hand full. took it out this last sat & sun, felt like i just out of the gym when i has done. what a blast this thing is.

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B sure 2 wear your safety cord!!! few years ago I was down on Lake St Clair & a guy was mess'n round on 1 of these, fell out, boat started go'n in big circles, fast, nearly hit my new 98 Formula 312, finally hit a small Chris Craft right at the bow dead on, bow went up on dux & outboard prop chopped the chit out of the CC!! slow'd down & another infl. finally caught it, somebody jumped in & shut it down!!! Lucky nobody got hurt!!

 

[rschap1]

The races make them look like a riot !

I will keep my eye out for ya on Murray Lake this summer

 

[rschap1]

Thought maybe you did a mini Aronow deal...
cut up 2 xlts for sponsons and glued a tunnel between.

 

[baronmarine]

That's the same one one they race? Bad ass workout !

yes cat, that is the race boat. mine is not the race model, the only difference is the wing angle and it does not have the race floor. and it still fly's.

todd

 

[baronmarine]

B sure 2 wear your safety cord!!! few years ago I was down on Lake St Clair & a guy was mess'n round on 1 of these, fell out, boat started go'n in big circles, fast, nearly hit my new 98 Formula 312, finally hit a small Chris Craft right at the bow dead on, bow went up on dux & outboard prop chopped the chit out of the CC!! slow'd down & another infl. finally caught it, somebody jumped in & shut it down!!! Lucky nobody got hurt!!

thats for sure tracy, been wearing life jackets also. i sure hope mrs baron likes it as much as i do. i think we will be using it as dingy when she is in it. funny we work so hard to get big offshore boats, and now i'm having as much fun in this thing.

todd

 

[baronmarine]

Thought maybe you did a mini Aronow deal...
cut up 2 xlts for sponsons and glued a tunnel between.

hmm?? sounds like one more project that i don't need. lol.

todd

 

[2TR]

They are a blast in big water... I bought this one a few years back for the kids thinking they would be a good
"starter" boat.. after I took it out for the first time no way in HELL would I let the kids behind the controls.

 

[Bobcat]

What is the weight of one of those, motor included ?

 

[baronmarine]

not much. boat is 210lbs, motor 200lbs, battery 2lbs plus fuel.

todd

 

[Bobcat]

That's nice and light. I was thinking it might be something a couple of people could carry down to the Beach ( 100 yards) and have a little fun without too much hassle .

 

[Bobcat]

Size Category Model Cdn. Price
10ft Yacht Tender D-300 $2,940
14ft Utility River Boat UD-400 $3,560
14ft Sports Utility River Boat UD-400X $4,370
18ft Universal Dive UD-550 $4,400
14ft HammerHead PD-400 $6,455
18ft GreatWhite PD-550 $6,995
18ft Rescue Dux SRD-550 $8,250
14ft Race Dux RD-400X $6,800
6ft Recreation Dux Minnow $1,495

Crate and packaging included - Shipping and taxes extra.

Specifications
Dux Model Length Beam Weight Draft Max
Load Chambers Tube
Diam Max
HP
Duxling
(D-300) 9' 8" 5' 8" 98 lbs Per Engine 1185 lbs 4 21" 15 HP
Universal Dux
(UD-400) 13' 6' 4" 118 lbs Per Engine 1700 lbs 4 21" 30 HP
Universal Dux
(UD-550) 17' 6" 6' 8" 148 lbs Per Engine 2375 lbs 4 21" 40 HP
Performance Dux
(PD-400) 13' 4" 6' 8" 177 lbs 6" On Plane 1820 lbs 6 21" 40 HP
Performance Dux
(PD-550) 17' 6" 6' 8" 223 lbs 6" On Plane 2500 lbs 6 21" 60 HP
Rescue Dux
(SRD-550) 18' 8' 2" 280 lbs 6" On Plane 3850 lbs 6 21" 90 HP
Race Dux
(RD-400) 13' 4" 6' 8" 165 lbs 6" On Plane 1820 lbs 6 21" 70 HP
Dux Minnow
6' 5' 2" 77 lbs Per Engine 585 lbs 6 15" 5 HP
MAX P.S.I. = 6 lbs.

 

[baronmarine]

They are a blast in big water... I bought this one a few years back for the kids thinking they would be a good
"starter" boat.. after I took it out for the first time no way in HELL would I let the kids behind the controls.

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i know what you mean about the kids running them. what motor do you have on yours? btw i like your fuel tank, they do not make them anymore.

todd

 

[Ratickle]

Is Dan's identical??????

 

[baronmarine]

Is Dan's identical??????

same boat & motor paul, but his is yellow and black. kind of a mini wicked won.

todd

 

[Ratickle]

I can't imagine you two up at Hardy Party next year.......


I'll never forget once up in Spring Lake in the Marlin. We were cruising at the max speed limit, 55mph, and one of those came up alongside with two guys in it. It had a 75 on it. I bumped it up to 70, they stayed right there. They almost hit 75, just under. I was frigggin amazed when we both crossed a cruiser wake, I really thought I'd be picking them up.

This guy's mods is what you need to do next...

 

[Ratickle]

And then we can set up the course. Maybe in Lake Michigan on a windy day???

 

[2TR]

It's a mild mod 30hp with a custom cleaver prop

It would run better on the larger 13, this one is a 10ft model and is very sketchy at speeds.

 

[Ratickle]

You should be used to "sketchy at speeds". You were in a raceboat on throttles with me driving a couple times......