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Inflatable Thundercat Boats & Accessories |
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Written by Thomas Julien
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Thursday, 02 November 2006 |
| | |  |  | Aquarius Thundercat comes standard with the following | 
Free Air pressure gauge (apperance may differ) and service station air adaptor. ($50 extra elsewhere) | 
5 Free handles ($30 extra each elsewhere) | 
3 Free loop patches ($20 extra each elsewhere) | 
2 Free Tow/Davit Patches ($25 extra each elsewhere) | 
1 race rope ($40 extra elsewhere) | 
2 paddles | 
1 Free Spare Valve ($25 extra elsewhere) | 
2 Free Gear Bags ($80 extra elsewhere) | 
Free Rego & Race Number Holders |
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Aquarius are one of the only manufacturers to offer full wash though stainless steel transom, which will possibly outlast the life of the boat. (other manufacturers use weaker aluminium which is subject to cracks and costly repairs after only a few years use) |  |  | 
One of the only manufacturers to offer a better nose-cone mounting system to pontoons. More surface area to tube allowing for a stronger attachment point. | 
Colours Available: light blue, dark blue, yellow grey white black teal red any combination. | 
Nose-cone fibreglass available in White or black, or optional extra a full Carbon nose-cone for an Extra $300. | 
Floor STD PVC covered marine ply two pieces, or full race carbon fibre extra $1200(toughest available). Fibre glass compressed vacuum bagged floor extra ($900) |
Engine race set-up on request, carburettor modification for large surf, welding of crank $150, strengthening of swivel bracket $150, waterproofing, labour to perform race preparation work POA. | 
Specialised tillers on request. | 
Crank welding on request | 
Poly-Teflon engine mounts, fit on STD mounts and allow some give compared to solid mounts which place high loads and vibration on motor unnecessarily. $125. | 
2 Free Paddles. | 
| | Propellers, Yamaha 13” G to 16 G highly recommended and Quicksilver suit the Aqua cat best. | 
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| Thundercat set-up Tips - rim and engine height detail.
- Propellers, Yamaha 13” G to 16 G highly recommended and Quicksilver suit the Aqua cat best.
Thundercat Safety Maintenance checks - Check all seams and glued edges prior to use.
- If noticed glue down and allow 24 hours to cure.
- Inflate to correct pressure note balance air evenly between front and rear pontoons.
- Seek professional advice if not competent to make repairs your self.
- Do not use Aquacat if daily checks not completed.
- Do not use if damage identified.
- Check undercarriage of boat for any damage from trailer road or beach landings.
- Hose out high jackers to remove contaminants e.g. sand and shells after use.
- Ensure all bolts and fasteners are sound and to correct tension prior to use.
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A bit about me Mark PantarottoBoat Name: Aquarius Racing
Driver Name: Mark Pantarotto
Driver lives at: Brisbane, Australia
Number of years racing: 7 years
| Major achievements - Australian Captain 2003
- Australian Team Member 7 times internationaly
- AUS #3 1999, AUS #3 2000, AUS #3 2001, AUS #3 2002, AUS #3 2003
- 6th in 2003 and 15th in 2004 - Worlds Toughest Thundercat Event, 1000km Trans Agulhas Cape of Good Hope
- Multiple Queensland Champion
- Best and fairest in Australia, 2001 and Australia Vs New Zealand Trans Tasman 2001. Best and fairest in Trans Agulhas 2003
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 19 May 2007 )
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