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HAPPY CAT INFLATABLE CATAMARANS

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Happy Cat inflatable catamarans are lightweight, fast, versatile and extremely portable. There are other portable sailboats on the market, but none perform as well as the Happy Cat line of sailboats. They are faster, boat-for-boat, than any other portable sailboat on the market and the Hurricane Carbon has seen speeds greater than 20 knots!

Happy Cat inflatable catamarans are dynamic on the water, and can handle anything from high speed races, to all-day family fun. The ultimate open water journey. Happy Cat boats are constructed from the highest quality materials like eco-friendly rubber hulls instead of plastic, and anodized aluminum frames and mast. The innovative materials and attention to detail will ensure your Happy Cat is built to outlast many adventures for many years to come.

Innovative features that make Happy Cat one of the finest inflatable boat companies in the world.

Designed with performance in mind, the Happy Cat’s inverted bows pierce through waves with little resistance while also allowing for maximum waterline length. The rotating mast allows you to amp up the power like any good high-performance beach cat. The innovative performance sailing designs ensure that when you’re at the helm of a Happy Cat, you’re in for a one-of-a-kind sailing experience.

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Fully Battened Square-Top Mainsail: Plenty of power for these lightweight catamaran boats.

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Tilt-Up Mast: Happy Cat Sailboats have a tilt up mast for easier stepping of the mast. No need to pick up a heavy mast in order to get it vertical.

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Inverted Bows: Tapered and inverted bows keep buoyancy low to prevent pitchpoling as well as maximize waterline length for maximum potential speed in both light and heavy winds.

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Traveler Equipped: A traveler provides improved sail shape control. Travellers open and close the top of the mainsail for improved upwind and downwind performance.

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Bolt Rope Trampoline: The trampoline has boltrope installed on three sides for quick and easy installation and tensioning quick-release clips along the front edge; no lacing required!

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Kick-Up Centerboard: Anodized aluminum centerboard provides superior upwind performance. Also equipped with automatic kick-up feature for peace of mind when sailing in shallow waters.

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Find the right Happy Cat inflatable catamaran for your next adventure.

The Happy Cat inflatable sailboats are well suited for multiple uses, such as family day sailing, solo sailing and racing. Each one of these boats can do it all, but some are better suited for different activities. Learn more below to find out which boat suits your needs best.

Solo

For those who like to sail solo.

Family-Fun

Simple controls and forgiving stability

Race

Race in open or handicapped classes

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Solo Sailing
Adventures

Sailing solo on a beach cat can be tricky, as you typically need enough weight to counter the winds. The Neo is the perfect portable replacement for a high performance sailing dinghy with similar handling characteristics. This is our go-to recommendation for any sailor looking for high octane solo sailing without being overpowered.

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Family-Fun
Catamarans

These Happy Cats are well suited for family fun on the water and are perfect for teaching young sailors. Equip an outboard and a sun awning for an afternoon on the water as a skiff or hoist the sails and get the kids inspired by a sport that they can enjoy for their whole lives.

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High-Speed
Racing Cats

Get the adrenaline rush you crave. The Happy Cat sailboats are the fastest portable boats on the market. This tends to get people excited about racing, and rightly so, these cats are well suited for racing! You can race these boats up against Hobies, Prindles, Nacras, Wetas and many other small crafts without feeling outclassed. Happy Cat fleets are coming to your local waterway!

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Happy Cat Boat Specification Comparison

Happy Cat Neo
Happy Cat Evolution
Happy Cat Hurricane
Overall Length
13' 9"
15' 3"
16' 4"
Width
6' 7"
7' 3"
7' 7"
Mast Height
16' 6"
20'
20'
Boat Weight
130 lbs
174 lbs
187 lbs
Max Capacity / Carry
Up to 4 people / 772 lbs
Up to 4 people / 1102 lbs
Up to 4 people / 1323 lbs
Assembly Time
~20 minutes
~35 minutes
~40 min
Bag Sizes
2 bags | 12" x 12" x 71"
2 bags | 12" x 12" x 71"
1 bag | 32" x 16" x 12"
2 bags | 12" x 12" x 71"
1 bag | 32" x 18" x 12"

Happy Cat Boat Specification Comparison

Overall Length
Happy Cat Neo 13' 9"
Happy Cat Evolution 15' 3"
Happy Cat Hurricane 16' 4"
Width
Happy Cat Neo 6' 7"
Happy Cat Evolution 7' 3"
Happy Cat Hurricane 7' 7"
Mast Height
Happy Cat Neo 16' 6"
Happy Cat Evolution 20'
Happy Cat Hurricane 20'
Boat Weight
Happy Cat Neo 130 lbs
Happy Cat Evolution 174 lbs
Happy Cat Hurricane 187 lbs
Max Capacity / Carry
Happy Cat Neo Up to 4 people / 772 lbs
Happy Cat Evolution Up to 4 people / 1102 lbs
Happy Cat Hurricane Up to 4 people / 1323 lbs
Assembly Time
Happy Cat Neo ~20 minutes
Happy Cat Evolution ~35 minutes
Happy Cat Hurricane ~40 minutes
Bag Sizes
Happy Cat Neo 2 bags | 12" x 12" x 71"
Happy Cat Evolution 2 bags | 12" x 12" x 71"
1 bag | 32" x 16" x 12"
Happy Cat Hurricane 2 bags | 12" x 12" x 71"
1 bag | 32" x 18" x 12"
Happy Cat History Image Happy Cat History Image With the purchase of the Semperit inflatable boat production in 1986, the Grabner company also took over the production of the first dismountable catamaran – the Semperit Kat. This catamaran has been in production since the 1960s.

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SAILING INNOVATION SINCE THE 1960s

Since The 1960s

With the purchase of the Semperit inflatable boat production in 1986, the Grabner company also took over the production of the first demountable catamaran – the Semperit Kat. This catamaran has been in production since the 1960s.

 

Who We Are

In 1986, Grabner purchased Semperit, which included taking over the production of the first demountable catamaran, the Semperit Kat, a boat that was eventually renamed to the one we know and love today, the Happy Cat.

The Happy Cat Story

In production since the 1960s, Happy Cat’s innovations are backed by decades of research and insights from recreational and professional sailors alike. The first catamarans were made of wood, but today’s models include parts made of aluminum and rubber, providing a lightweight and optimized sailing experience.

The most recent upgrade of the Happy Cat Evolution and Hurricane to a high-tech carbon mast shows that the innovative DNA of the Grabner brand will continue to push what’s possible in the inflatable catamaran space.

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The Finest Handmade Inflatable Boats

Happy Cat boats are made from high quality, eco-friendly materials, and are handmade in the Grabner factory in Austria. The catamaran boats and hulls are made of a special EPDM/natural rubber boat skin that is easy to repair, The inner coating of natural rubber offers maximum airtightness so the air stays in the hose longer and you can do more sailing, and less pumping. Also see our hand pump.
 

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It’s one thing for a boat of Happy Cat’s caliber to fit in two to three bags, it’s another to only need 30-40 minutes to set up and hit the water. Once you’re on the water, the right conditions can produce speeds of over 20 knots. A piece of paradise that only a sailor knows. Clear skies and a strong wind await.

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Happy Cat Warranty

Grabner provides a 24-month total warranty on all boats and a 7-year warranty on the boat-skin. For full details on what is covered in the warranty, reference the Happy Cat Owner’s Manual here.

24 months total-warranty / 7 years boat-skin-warranty