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MINICAT PORTABLE SAIL BOATS

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IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC.

MiniCat makes the most portable sailboats in the world! Store your boat under your bed or in a closet instead of on a trailer in your driveway. MiniCat boats pack away into one to three bags (also see our MiniCat Bag and Wheel Bag.) for easy transport and storage.

MiniCat offers the widest range of inflatable boats on the market. They offer a boat for every sailor or use. It is no wonder why MiniCats are the most popular and best selling inflatable sailboats in the world!

With four unique models in the lineup, there’s a MiniCat for every sailor’s next adventure.

The ultra-portable MiniCat lineup brings the joys and thrills of sailing to you without the need to fuss with a trailer or rent a boat slip. Quickly assemble your MiniCat at the water's edge and off you go. MiniCat sailors all over the United States are exploring new waters such as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Chesapeake Bay, the Great Lakes, the Gulf of Mexico, and every lake in between! Explore just a few of the innovative features MiniCat has packed into each model and discover what MiniCat model best suits you!

MiniCat Guppy MiniCat 310 MiniCat 420 MiniCat 460
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The mast is light enough to step with just one hand.

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Keels developed by the Tomas Bata University in the Czech Republic to be made out of 100% recycled plastic. Better for the environment, and they float!

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Boomless mainsail makes this the perfect learner boat. Many customers start at a Guppy to "learn the ropes" before upgrading to a 420.

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Innovative stay supports slide into pockets making for a boat that can be rigged in seconds.

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Trampoline is pre-laced and attached to both hulls for a "unroll and inflate" method for lightning-fast assembly.

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Fully battened square top dacron mainsail for maximum performance and a long life.

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High performance 55 ft² sail plan makes this small sailboat akin to a performance sailing dinghy.

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Padded bench seats are comfortable for long days on the water.

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Continuous line roller furler jib for a way to "reef" your sail area while out on the water.

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Trampoline fitted with pockets and bungees for easy storage of gear while underway.

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Boomless mainsail prevents any accidental head bumps.

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Fully battened square top dacron mainsail for maximum performance and a long life. Also available in your choice of Red, Blue, Orange, and Yellow (more of a Lime Green).

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The only MiniCat model with an available boom. This allows for more sail shape control by utilizing a vang and outhaul. It is cut high so it is easy to dodge.

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Continuous line roller furler jib for a way to "reef" your sail area while out on the water.

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Well thought out trampoline layout with many grab handles as well as places to attach and stow gear.

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Clear windows in jib and main allow for 360° visibility and maximum safety.

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Optional motor mount allows for easy mounting of a small outboard. Great for getting out to big wind and coming back when it dies down.

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MiniCat 420 boats can equip a gennaker and snuffer for those lighter wind days (excluding Instinct).

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Continuous line roller furler jib for a way to "reef" your sail area while out on the water.

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MiniCat 460 boats can equip a gennaker and snuffer for those lighter wind days.

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Boomless mainsail prevents any accidental head bumps.

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Fully battened square top poly-x racing mainsail for maximum performance and a long life. Also available in your choice of Red, Blue, Orange, and Yellow (more of a Lime Green).

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Optional motor mount allows for easy mounting of a small outboard. Great for getting out to big wind and coming back when it dies down.

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Clear windows in jib and main allow for 360° visibility and maximum safety.

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Find the right MiniCat portable sailboat for your next adventure.

MiniCat has dedicated itself to creating portable sailboats that don't sacrifice performance for portability. MiniCats are the lightest weight sailboats on the market. The unrivaled SA/D (Sail Area to Displacement) ratio means these boats will move in any amount of wind. Because the sailors outweigh the boat, MiniCats like to sail flat, but can fly a hull when desired.

Solo Sailing

Fast, stable, and nimble.

Day Sailing

Fast and stable with outrageous carry capacities.

Race

Carbon fiber masts, boom vangs, travelers, oh my!

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MiniCat Solo
Sailing Sailboats

Taking a sailboat out solo can be a daunting task. It gets easier with experience, but you want a boat that is stable and simple. MiniCats are fast, stable, and nimble—three things paramount to a day out on the water—making this the perfect solution for solo sailors whether seasoned or new. Because the MiniCat boats are so lightweight, they are thrilling and very nimble, especially with only one sailor aboard. You can trim your weight placement to further change the sailing characteristics, like moving weight inboard to fly a hull in light winds.

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MiniCat Day
Sailing Sailboats

Thanks to premium materials and advanced technology you’ll achieve maximum performance and higher speeds, and the best part is these boats assemble in 20-30 minutes and can be stuffed in a hall closet when not in use. The larger MiniCat models are perfect for taking the whole family for a relaxing yet exciting day on the water.

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MiniCat Racing
Sailboats

If go-fast technology and systems are what you're into, look no further. Thanks to premium materials and advanced technology you’ll achieve maximum performance and higher speeds, and the best part is these boats assemble in 20-30 minutes and can be stuffed in a hall closet when not in use.

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MiniCat Specification Comparison

Guppy
310
420
460
Overall Length
9' 10"
10' 1"
13' 9"
15' 1"
Width
4' 11"
4' 7"
6' 11"
7' 3"
Mast Height
12' 11.5"
12' 5"
16' 7"
20'
Boat Weight
57.3 lbs
77 lbs
97 lbs
128 lbs
Max Capacity / Carry
1-2 people / 518 lbs
1-2 people / 529 lbs
1-4 people / 992 lbs
1-4 people / 1212 lbs
Assembly Time
~10 minutes
~25 minutes
~30 minutes
~40 minutes
Bag Sizes
1 bag | 5'5" x 1' x 1'
1 bag | 4'5" x 1' x 1'4"
2 bags | 5'9" x 1' x 1'
2 bags | 5'9" x 1' x 1'
1 bag | 3'4" x 1' x 1'

MiniCat Boat Specification Comparison

Overall Length
Guppy 9' 10"
310 10' 1"
420 13' 9"
460 15' 1"
Width
Guppy 4' 11"
310 4' 7"
420 6' 11"
460 7' 3"
Mast Height
Guppy 12' 11.5"
310 12' 5"
420 16' 7"
460 20'
Boat Weight
Guppy 57.3 lbs
310 77 lbs
420 97 lbs
460 128 lbs
Max Capacity / Carry
Guppy 1-2 people / 518 lbs
310 1-2 people / 529 lbs
420 1-4 people / 992 lbs
460 1-4 people / 1212 lbs
Assembly Time
Guppy ~10 minutes
310 ~25 minutes
420 ~30 minutes
420 ~40 minutes
Bag Sizes
Guppy 1 bag | 5'5" x 1' x 1'
310 1 bag | 4'5" x 1' x 1'4"
420 2 bags | 5'9" x 1' x 1'
460 2 bags | 5'9" x 1' x 1'
1 bag | 3'4" x 1' x 1'
MiniCat History Image MiniCat History Image All components and fittings used by MiniCat are either made directly in the Czech Republic or sourced from world class sailing manufacturers such as RONSTAN, SEASURE, CLAMCLEAT, and SUCHOMEL.

MINICAT

10+ YEARS IN THE MAKING.

Who We Are

MiniCat portable sailboats are a design and engineering marvel that are solely manufactured in the Czech Republic, EU. Their exclusive factory is equipped with the latest technologies and all of their boats are held to a rigorous quality control process before they are shipped.

Thirteen years ago a young enthusiastic Czech sailor, Matin Horak, had an idea to create a sailboat that would be easy to transport, would be affordable, and would be able to be sailed by both new and experienced sailors alike.

 

The MiniCat Story

Fueled with this idea and passion, Martin would begin to design and prototype his first iterations of this portable sailboat. After two years of testing, MiniCat was ready to hit the market. Thirteen years later, it’s sold all over the world and is still considered to be best in its class—selling over 200 boats a year. MiniCat is sold only through 20 distributors worldwide with Red Beard Sailing being one of them.

Our close relationship with the manufacturer has awarded us the privilege of being able to carry our own Red Beard Exclusive model, the MiniCat 420 Carbon.

SHOP MINICAT BOATS

Laura Dekker x MiniCat

Record-Breaking World Sailor Laura Dekker, who at 16 became the youngest person to circumnavigate the world and make international headlines, has long been a big fan of MiniCat. The boat brand collaborated with Laura on the MiniCat 420 Laura Dekker Ltd Edition. It’s design is based on best-selling MiniCat 420 Evoque, with usage of carbon fiber items, matte finish of the frame, double colored mast, fantastic eye catching design of sail and jib, and newly designed trampoline with an embroidered Laura Dekker logo.
 

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Laura said, “Since the first time I saw a MiniCat being sailed (circa 2009) I was so impressed at how so much fun could be had from a sailing boat that you could carry in a bag…I have seen and sailed numerous inflatable catamarans and this one really stands above them all.”

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Minicat Warranty

Full 24-month warranty for defects in material or workmanship. Contact Red Beard Sailing or the dealer you purchased from to file a warranty claim. Be sure to fill out the warranty registration from in the back of your Owner’s Manual and email it to us or directly to MiniCat to activate your warranty.