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12' Inflatable Catamarans MC365

Shipping: c$200.

Please note that Mini Cat type of boats are not designed to be sport racers. Mini Cats are designed to be inexpensive budget solution watercraft that can go nice and easy with small gas outboard or affordable electric trolling motors. However, care has to be taken when going fast against the strong winds, as it may flip boat over if operated improperly with wrong weight distribution. As with any other watercrafts, always wear life jacket and use outboard lanyard kill switch when going fast.

Each tube has 2 separate air chambers for better marine safety. Air pressure release valves are built into each tube to prevent over inflation or excess pressure build up due to hot air. Extra wide durable rub strake on bottom of tubes allow beaching even on a rocky line.

SATURN MC365 FEATURES:

• Portable and lightweight
• Easy to set-up
• Extra wide rub strake along tubes bottom
• Easy planning even with a small electric motor
• High-pressure drop-stitch inflatable air deck floor
• Two air chambers per tube for better safety
• Excess air pressure release safety valves on each tube
• Durable rub strake protectors along boat tubes
• 2 small fins for better directional tracking on bottom of tubes
• Marine grade plywood transom with 2 drain plugs

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE:

• Set of oars
• 2 aluminum benches
• High-volume hand pump

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Saturn 12 foot inflatable mini cat mc365 review.

When it came to purchasing a dinghy, we went well outside the box. After our friend, Fred Facker, asked if we had ever used an inflatable catamaran dinghy, we felt compelled to look into them. We don’t have space on deck for a RIB, so we wanted a fully inflatable dinghy we can stow in the V-berth for passages. At under $1,000 new, we decided to give the Saturn Inflatable Mini Catamaran dinghy a try.

We decided to purchase the 9 foot, 6 inch version for Hippokampos. When we contacted Boats To Go to make the purchase, they were out of stock on that model, but offered the 12 foot version for the same price. We looked at the 12 foot version and saw some advantages (like the 20 inch diameter tubes) and took the bait. See the boat here: http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable-catamaran-MC365.asp . Note that the 9 foot 6 inch version we originally considered is not the same as the Nano Cat they now offer. The original version was wider than the current Nano Cat.

Now that we’ve had it for about a year, and used it extensively in a cruising setting, we felt it was time to review the dinghy.

Our initial observation; it is big! Jayne’s first comment was that we had room for a goat. The size probably helps get on a plane, and we can plane with both of us with a 6 HP, 4 stroke Tohatsu. GPS clocks us around 12 knots on a plane. It does not plane with 3 adults on board, but still makes way nicely. It is rated for a 9.9 HP engine and we might take that option if we had 3 regularly. We like the 6 HP though because it is relatively light and the single cylinder is easy on gas.

The seats shipped to us by Boats To Go were way too narrow and did not fit. They had me ship them back at my expense, but included seat cushions with storage bags with the new seats at no additional charge. The new seats are actually slightly too wide, but close enough that we have not yet modified them.

Early on we noticed the webbing straps for the handles were not UV resistant. A year later only one handle remains. The nylon ropes on either side have held up despite my expectations and we use those to hold on or to drag the boat up or down the beach. It is also possible to glue on replacement handles such as the one given to us by Bruce on La Vidorra.

Shortly after we used the manual pump to inflate the tubes and floor to the proper pressure, we decided to spring for the high pressure electric inflator with automatic cutoff. We can recharge the pump with 120 volt or 12 volt power. It not only made it easier to inflate, it is much quicker for us to inflate the dinghy and get it in the water to clear in to new countries. We also use the electric pump on the SUP. It was expensive, but worth it.

The boat has been great in its role as tender. With the rise on the bow and light weight, it is very easy to beach and deploy from the beach. The front of the boat becomes a “walk off” design when beaching. We have a light Danforth to make sure it does not wander off with an incoming tide. It is roomy enough that we have never had a problem taking stuff to or from shore. When snorkeling, boarding over the bow dips the boat to water level with no need to find a way over the tubes, which we’ve found much easier.

Other than the handle straps, the boat has been more robust than I expected for the price. While in Grenada, we found ourselves adding pressure to the floor much too often. We removed the floor, took it in the water, and found a small hole. I suspect it came from the anchor before we started carrying it in a plastic bin. Since we are waiting on a two day stint where we will not be using the boat to make the repair, we must consider it more of an inconvenience than something more serious.

While in the BVIs we towed the dinghy between islands, otherwise we deflate it and store it aboard. We decided to tow it the short distance from Grenada to Carriacou. We were hit by a squall with 35 knot winds on the way. The combination of high winds and light weight flipped the dinghy in tow. We found the catamaran design to be stable while inverted and it took great effort to right it. We had removed the fuel tank before departing Grenada; unfortunately we had not removed the engine. The engine was fully disassembled and cleaned in Carriacou and is now working fine. We towed the dinghy again from Carriacou to Bequia, a distance of 35 nautical miles. We removed both fuel and engine for the trip and did not experience any problems, even with winds touching 20 knots at times.

The 12 foot version is wide as well as long. It does not really fit on the davits, so we leave it in the water more than I would like. From a security stand point, I think this is balanced by the dinghy being so distinctive. Everyone recognizes it, which would not work well for thieves. Nonetheless, we do lock the dinghy. The wide bow does present a challenge to approaching a crowded dinghy dock.

We believe the utility for the price has been good. If we had the choice, we would do it again, but with the smaller version we originally chose. That said, it is worth the note that we have never used the smaller version, so it is possible that some of the features we like in the 12 foot version do not carry over to the little sister. Also, the 9 foot 6 inch Nano Cat they now carry is more narrow than the original boat we considered and I do not know if the boat we wanted is even manufactured anymore, but you can see it here: http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable-catamaran-mc290.asp.

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Saturn Rafts Review | Everything You Should Know

Inflatable rafts make outdoor trips more convenient with its capacity to let you be in the water in a matter of minutes. This device allows for a more diverse trip from land to water and back, allowing for better adventures.

Saturn easily comes up as one of the most trusted brands in inflatable rafts. The excellent quality and performance of everything they offer assure you of getting the best that will last.

The competition is rough, though, even though Saturn offers consistently high-quality products, other brands pull countless attempts to outshine Saturn. This factor makes us beg for the question of whether or not the shiny specs list outweighs Saturn’s consistency.

Table of Contents

Top 8 Best Saturn Rafts Reviewed

We’ve listed down the highest variants of every type of inflatable raft Saturn has to offer. Let’s find out what sets them apart from the competition.

• 16’ Saturn Rescue Boat
• 16’ Saturn Outfitter KaBoat
• 15’ 6” Saturn Cataraft
• 15’ Saturn KaBoat
• 13’ Saturn Fishing Kayak
• 12” 6’ Saturn Triton Whitewater Raft
• 12’ Saturn Dinghy Tender
• 12’ Saturn Catamaran

#1. 16’ Saturn Rescue Boat

The excellent overall performance of this raft makes it a reliable choice in doing search and rescue operations. Its ability to offer excellent stability, weight capacity, and buoyancy also makes it usable for recreational purposes.

Upgrading this raft from having three to five air chambers assures you of your safety. The increased diameter on the tubes improves on its volume, creating better buoyancy and carrying capacity. Its massive interior deck space makes this raft for suitable for extensive fishing or scuba diving trips.

The raft stays airtight with its safety valve, which also allows for convenient inflation and deflation. This valve also optimizes the raft’s air pressure by expelling the excess to keep it from exploding.

The equal distribution of aluminum benches on the Rescue Boat allows for better weight distribution, optimizing the raft’s stability. These benches are highly rigid, which helps keep the raft fully erect. Paddles installed inside the raft allow for easier re-entry from the water, which improves on its safety.

A heavy-duty DTEX Polyvinyl Chloride material makes this raft weatherproof and extremely resistant to wear and tear. Additional layers of the same material protect the bottom’s surface from immediate damage, making this raft excellently durability.

#2. 16’ Saturn Outfitter KaBoat

The massive diameter of this raft’s tubes and the added chambers make the 16′ Saturn Outfitter KaBoat a step up from the brand’s standard line up. Its extended frame gives you more interior deck space allowing you to pack more gear and let more people join in the adventure.

Having four air chambers lets this hybrid boat stay inflated if one gets punctured, ensuring your safety. A repair kit included in the package enables you to fix and immediately get back on the water. Each chamber will remain airtight with the C7 inflation valves and allows for quick inflation and deflation. Rub Strake Protectors on the tubes’ sides makes it highly resistant against abrasions from impact.

Its 16-inch tubes improve on this raft’s buoyancy, supporting its massive carrying capacity. The multi-layered Polyvinyl Chloride inflatable floor promises superior rigidity that ensures your stability. Its drop-stitched construction assures you of durability that can take a beating.

Four fins strategically positioned on the tubes allows for better tracking, improving the raft’s speed and maneuverability. A transom at the rear makes it possible for you to attach a motor with a drain valve that expels excess water to keep you from capsizing.

#3. 15’ 6” Saturn Cataraft

The largest among Saturn’s Cataraft offerings, its 15′ 6″ variant, is perfect for any fishing or rafting trip. These cataraft tubes do not come with a standard frame, which allows you to customize accordingly.

Having 24-inch tubes gives you an accurate view of what’s ahead, allowing for more time to set up your movements. This feature also lets you tread shallow waters smoothly, improving on the cataraft’s stability. It also offers the most stability regardless of the frame you choose, allowing for better water maneuverability.

Its massive size allows for up to four people with abundant storage space, letting you bring all the necessary gear for the best adventures. The cataraft can carry up to 1800 lbs., making it the perfect companion for your multi-day camping trips.

Adding extra layers of Polyvinyl Chloride and chafe protection on the tubes’ bottoms assures you of this cataraft’s durability, letting you get your money’s worth. The dual-chambers on each tube ensure that you will get back to shore if you get a puncture. Exterior valves make inflation and deflation fast and convenient, promises to keep the tubes airtight. Ten D-rings on each tube allows for easy installation of your chosen frame.

#4. 15’ Saturn KaBoat

This patented combination of a kayak and dinghy boat makes the Saturn KaBoat highly versatile. Its extended frame allows for more interior deck space, making it possible for more people to join the fun. Having a narrower frame reduces its drag, allowing more smoother movement on the water.

A Leafield C7 Valve assures you that this inflatable raft will stay airtight. The same valve also makes inflation and deflation fast and convenient, letting you go boating immediately.

The Aluminum seats that come with this raft allows for more efficient weight distribution, ensuring your stability. Saturn’s improvement on this raft’s buoyancy lets you pack more gear an include more people without capsizing.

A Polyvinyl Chloride splash guard wraps around this raft to keep your gear dry. The raft comes with a top rope that lets you add attachments like rod holders and allows for more comfortable entry.

Its inflatable floor comprises drop-stitched material that promises to be very rigid, ensuring your stability and keeping the boat’s frame fully erect.

The latest release of the Saturn KaBoat uses a German Heytex PVC material, which promises excellent durability that could take a beating. Its bottom compromises of multiple layers for added protection against abrasion.

#5. 13’ Saturn Fishing Kayak

Saturn’s 13′ Fishing Kayak’s extremely lightweight frame enables you to go on solo fishing trips, perfect for that spur-of-the-moment decision. It’s compact shape when deflated makes it excellently portable, letting you go from hiking to rafting in no time. Inflation also takes a couple of minutes, which allows you to spend more time in the water than assembling the raft.

The Black skin on the bottom layer comprises a thick Polyvinyl Chloride material reducing the chances of getting torn apart easily. Its tubes’ heavy-duty, all-weather Dtex PVC coating makes it resistant to any immediate damage, assuring its excellent durability. Your stability is assured with its highly rigid inflatable floor, with its drop-stitched construction enabling it to withstand a beating.

Its Aluminum benches help keep this raft’s frame’s integrity intact, ensuring your safety as you paddle. This feature also helps in optimizing weight distribution within the deck to improve your balance. Velcro straps on the side allow you to secure your paddles when not in use.

Hugging ropes on the front and rear allow for easier re-entry and exit, while splash guards keep your gear dry. A removable fin reduces the raft’s drag and allows for a smoother glide on water.

#6. 12’ 6” Saturn Triton Whitewater Raft

Whether it be traversing challenging whitewater, camping, or fishing, the 12′ 6″ Saturn Triton Whitewater raft promises to keep up and deliver excellence. The brand’s latest upgrades on this raft make it highly capable of going from calm cruises to extreme rapids.

The heat-welded seams assure the frame’s superior durability, letting you finish the trail in one piece. Multiple attachments on its inflatable floor help secure it in place, keeping this raft’s frame’s integrity. This raft’s deck comprises a five-layer, drop-stitched Outfitter floor that assures you of its rigidity, allowing for better stability.

A Leafield C7 valve keeps its four air chambers airtight, improving on this raft’s buoyancy. The same valve allows for more convenient inflation and deflation, letting you spend more time in the water than the assembly. Pressure relief valves on each side expel excess air reducing the risk of capsizing.

This raft’s multi-layer protective covering on the bottom reaches halfway up to its sidewalls, making it highly resistant against abrasions. Its increased tube diameter also creates a more significant gap between you and boulders, ensuring your safety upon impact.

Its self-bailing deck assures that you will stay afloat, letting you focus on paddling. A layer of chafe protection coating on the top deck makes this whitewater raft highly durable, letting you get your money’s worth.

#7. 12’ Saturn Dinghy Tender

This all-around dinghy is the perfect companion on your weekend boating trips. Its versatility makes the Saturn 12’ Dinghy Tender one of the best recreational boats currently in the market.

Extending the grommet line on the entire boat exterior allows for easier entry access, improving this raft’s safety. The floor promises to be one of the sturdiest in the game, promising excellent stability. Attaching an outboard motor is also possible with its frame, making fishing trips more convenient.

A higher denier of Polyvinyl Chloride mixed with Polyester makes this raft’s highly weatherproof and abrasion-resistant, assuring you of its durability. Multiple layers of the same materials protect the bottom of the raft from getting damaged easily. A layer of rub-strake protector keeps its spine from getting destroyed, extending the raft’s lifespan.

Making this raft entirely inflatable allows it to be compact when deflated, making storage more convenient. Carrying this raft with your other boating gear will be very easy with its lightweight. Assembling and inflating everything only takes a couple of minutes, letting you immediately get to the water with its removable wheels.

This raft’s safety valve expels excess air keeping it airtight at optimal pressure. Having separate air chambers ensures that you can safely get back to shore if you puncture it.

#8. 12’ Saturn Catamaran

Being the largest on the twin-hull series of Saturn, the 12′ Catamaran works perfectly as a fishing platform, or for your weekend cruising trips. This raft maximizes passenger capacity without compromising its stability, making it suitable for big groups and heavier loads.

Its elevated floor creates the smallest drags, allowing for smoother tracking and improved speed. Saturn boasts of its inflatable floor’s extreme rigidity, assuring excellent stability. Its drop-stitch construction ensures its resistance to abrasion and the capacity to remain airtight. Two fins on the tubes allow for better maneuverability and control of the raft.

The Catamaran tubes each have two air chambers, letting them remain inflated in case a portion gets punctured. Each compartment has a valve that allows for easy inflation and deflation and keeps each section airtight.  Relief valves keep these tubes air pressure at optimal levels, letting you stay afloat without the risk of explosion.

Rub strakes cover the tubes of this Catamaran’s bottom, making it highly durable. The tubes’ increased diameter improves on its buoyancy, while the lowered bow on both of them makes getting in and out convenient. A drain valve on the rear expels excess water to help keep you afloat.

Types of Saturn Rafts

To give you a better picture, we’ve differentiated the different rafts they offer. Hopefully, this guide helps you choose a more appropriate raft for your needs.

Dinghies and Inflatable Boats

Dinghies are you small rafts that, when equipped sufficiently, can be used as sports boats. Its narrow construction prioritizes optimizing speed, and they usually have dedicated slots on its rear for a motor attachment.

Its lightweight frame makes rafts of this type highly portable, making it possible for solo travelers to use it. Oar storages are usually found on its tubes to keep them secured. Having a concrete floor also makes storing gear and distributing weight for optimal balance and stability relatively more straightforward.

Catamarans and Catarafts

These two types of Saturn rafts have two hulls connected by either a close inflatable floor or a steel frame. Their high connectors reduce drag that optimizes speed and lets you glide smoothly on the water.

Usually, these types of boats have fins on their tubes to improve their maneuverability. The massive tubes on these rafts reduce the need for drain valves and make them positively buoyant.

Whitewater Rafts

As the name suggests, this type of raft lets you traverse varying whitewater classes with reduced risk for injury. These rafts usually have protective covers starting from their sidewalls to the bottom’s surface to keep it from getting torn from hitting rocks.

Its massive tubes create a wider gap between you and boulders, ensuring your safety upon impact. More often than not, their decks are self-bailing so that water does not stay on the raft and help keep you afloat.

About Saturn Rafts

Based in Boise, Idaho Saturn Rafts is currently the lone distributor of Saturn Whitewater products in the US. It is quite fitting, though, for their home base boasts of having whitewater rafting locations in every corner, letting you get your fill of adventure anytime.

All the products are tested by the manufacturers, countless times in varying classes of whitewater and weather conditions. This dedication enables them to provide excellent accuracy and precision in assisting you as you choose the right. The rigorous quality testing also assures the unquestionable performance and durability of their products, letting you get your money’s worth.

The abundance of patented designs produced over 30 years of being in the industry proves their determination to provide consumers with the best quality and technology. Offering a vast array of accessories makes them a one-stop-shop, letting you look no further for your trip’s appropriate gear.

Saturn’s keen attention to details effortlessly lets them be one of the most reliable boating equipment brands. Their determination to provide us with the best of everything we could needs manifests in their products’ excellent quality and performance.

Inflatable rafts allow us to go from our backyard to the water with less effort. Choosing the right one requires that we be as specific as Saturn to maximize the raft’s potential and ultimately have the best time.

We hope that giving you a rundown of every inflatable raft they have to offer helps you choose the perfect raft for your next adventure. While we have provided you an extensive list, though, it is best to know how each factor affects one another to let you choose accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: aren’t inflatable floors more dangerous that hardwood floors.

A: The high-pressure upon inflation makes inflatable floors as sturdy as hardwood floors. Multiple layers of PVC makes this type of deck resistant to abrasions and weatherproof, ensuring its durability. It also allows for easier assembly and storage, for it ends up with a compact shape once deflated. Hardwood floors, on the other hand, pose a struggle during assembly and could cause damage if incorrectly attached. You need to have more space for storing rafts with these floors since they do not fold up.

Q: Can I repair my boat in the middle of the water?

A: Saturn’s inflatable rafts all have multiple air chambers that ensure your safety if one segment gets punctured. You may not be as balanced compared to when all sections are working, but you will have enough buoyancy to attempt a temporary fix. Purchasing their inflatable rafts usually includes repair kits with all the necessary tools to let you get back to your adventure. If you opted out of getting these kits, duct or gorilla tape usually does the trick as long as the puncture does not reach below the waterline.

Q: How do I pick the appropriate Saturn Raft for me?

A: Determining the location, purpose, and the number of people included will ultimately allow you to determine the right kind of raft for you. Inflatable rafts cater to a specific set of needs, so learning how different factors affect its performance tells you its ability to adapt. Looking at a raft’s spec sheet will tell you if it is a good fit or otherwise, but if you need more help, Saturn has hotline assistance available at your disposal.

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Saturn MC365 Catamaran - Set Up & Motor Suggestions

• Thread starter 62jmorse
• Start date Mar 27, 2021

• Mar 27, 2021

Considering buying the new 2021 version of the Saturn MC365 Catamaran. ( https://www.saturnboats.com/saturn-catamaran/12-saturn-catamaran-en.html ). I have had some pool toy type blow up boats but this is the first somewhat real inflatable. I am looking for any suggestions about this boat, and what motor to power it with. Specs say max is 9.9. Thanks  

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• Mar 28, 2021

Welcome to Iboats, With how many souls on board do you plan going boating with and which motor brand will be powering it ? Strange that a 12 footer will only hold just a 9.9 HP motor, that size usually holds 15-20 HP ones which should weight the same as a 9.9 depending on brand. Happy Boating ​  

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9.9 may be too much depending on conditions. The description includes a warning about the bow flipping up and over if air is caught.  

Those cats needs to be powered while a boater sits way up front if not risk going airborne if encountering too much up wind while throttling too much. Cats as any other inflatable boat has their own learning curve till the beast is completely tamed and boater feels comfy running with. If going for a 9.9 HP better go for a 15 HP, both shares same CC and weights same, just throttle less. As the saying says : better is more than lesss specially when needing more... Happy Boating ​  

Then you need 3M + long arms if solo boating. Over powering by 50%, especially a light boat subject to to instability, is never a good idea.  

The OP has not responded yet what initially was inquired in post 2 which is key, why do you draw premature conclusions.... Happy Boating ​  

Mostly the boat will be used for two people. I was thinking of the 9.9 Mercury which weighs about 100 pounds. Not looking to race it, just cruise around. The boat has 1400 lb capacity.  

Sea Rider said: The OP has not responded yet what initially was inquired in post 2 which is key, why do you draw premature conclusions.... Happy Boating ​ Click to expand...

• Mar 29, 2021

62jmorse said: Mostly the boat will be used for two people. I was thinking of the 9.9 Mercury which weighs about 100 pounds. Not looking to race it, just cruise around. The boat has 1400 lb capacity. Click to expand...

• Mar 30, 2021

13' Saturn Dinghy Tender

Thanks for the suggestions, I am going to go for a 9.9 Merc short shaft. I went back and forth with the cat and the tender but I think the cat will actually fit my needs better. I saw one and talked with the owner and it got very good recommendation.  

• Mar 31, 2021

62jmorse said: Thanks for the suggestions, I am going to go for a 9.9 Merc short shaft. I went back and forth with the cat and the tender but I think the cat will actually fit my needs better. I saw one and talked with the owner and it got very good recommendation. Click to expand...

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• Mar 13, 2022

The electric automatic pump is a must, I would never try inflating this without the electric pump. The 9.9 Merc is more than enough motor for the boat. Max speed is 17 mph. It is a very fun boat and handles well. I was worried about the open front but it stays completely dry. The front makes it easy to get in and out of the boat for swimming or snorkeling.  

• Mar 15, 2022

Nice combo congrats!! Get yourself a 12V battery operated electric air pump to top tubes and deck to their factory recommended working presures. It's very uncomfy to re inflate both with a foot or manual pump while standing on an non rigid unstable surface. If wanting a better hole shot with slight top end encrease install one less pitch prop from the current factory delivered one which surely it's a 10 pitch ? Happy Boating ​  

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NEW Saturn Catamaran Inflatable Kayak TK377.

Single person, lightweight and portable inflatable kayak TK377 is great for open ocean waves, rivers, bay and lakes. It provides impressive speed on a water. TK377 inflatable kayak offers minimal water resistance, due to its unique catamaran type hull. What makes its unique, is seating area on top of tubes, instead of bottom, as it usual for regular type of inflatable kayaks.

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• Because there is only 2 tubes to inflate, and no high pressure drop stitch floor, it only takes minutes to pump up this kayak tubes.
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• TK377 kayak can be used with regular kayak seats, or low sand beach chair for best back support.

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• Heavy duty 1,100 Dtex High Strength PVC fabric coated on both side with 1100 g/m2, 0.9mm.
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• 4 small fins in front and rear for directional stability.
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• Reliable flat air valves with push pin design.
• Accessories: carry bag, repair kit and hand pump.
• Kayaks seat is optional, and available in our accessories section .
• Low profile fishing kayak beach chair available.

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Hi, thank you for all this great information. 🙏❤️🦋 I noticed that on the calculation chart January 5 1959 is Saturn in Sagittarius. In another Section of the four parts it says it goes up to January 4, 1959. So is January 5, 1959 born 4:52 AM Saturn in Sagittarius or Capricorn? Again thank you for all this great information I’m sharing it with my family and friends. Also how do I find your website ? And do you have a Facebook page? Thank you so much for everything. Love and blessings.

Coleen, If you’re on the cusp, I suggest casting a chart for the time/date/place and checking the placement. You can do that for free at astro.com and probably other sites, too.

Thank you for your calculator. I have Saturn Return in Pisces in the 9th house! I remember that period when I left my job in the airline industry in 1993. It was the biggest mistake of my life! I’m so glad I came back in 1995, but it was a struggle. I’m so glad I didn’t fall into the life of alcohol, drugs and depression for quitting. I am now happy and still in the airline industry. I am ready to face whatever challenges I face on my second saturn return. I’m going to be optimistic, and follow a spiritual path.

Hi! Clicking on the links above, alas, it looks like yoursaturnreturn.net is no more. :/ I wind up at something called simcast, which I don’t believe was your intention. Thanks for this lovely site! 🙏🏽

We checked and couldn’t verify the problem.

I could not get it either – btw Thank you so much for the Calc on Saturn – I was feeling a bit desperate for answers tonight. Now I understand I am on the Saturn lesson plan.

Hi Celestine! I just checked the current planetary alignments (June 4th 2021) and noticed Saturn is currently retrograde in Saturn, in my natal sign Pisces (though not the retrograde part). Does retrograde Saturn affect a person, despite being in retrograde? I’m making some major academic & career decisions at the moment, and my natal Saturn happens to be in the 10th house as well. I’m nervous.

It is retrograde from May 22 to October 11th this year. Saturn goes retro every year, and during that time Saturn issues can come to the fore: responsibility, discipline, limits, tradition, and authority come to mind. Interestingly, Saturn is in Aquarius right now, a sign which is all about the future and being unpredictable — but is traditionally ruled by Saturn — so we’ll see what happens!

Um, pretty sure June 29 is Cancer, not Aquarius. This isn’t calculating correctly.

Perhaps you’re thinking of the sun sign?

Why is a 15° orb used? Seems very wide for a transit – even one of this significance

Can you be more specific about where you’re seeing that, please?

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The new 11' Saturn Catamaran inflatable boats with our "Triton" series improvements are in stock in limited quantities. The Triton Series upgrades represent over $400 additional value and include; upgraded PVC construction using Heytex PVC ($75 value), heat-welded seam technology ($150 value), Leafield D7 style inflation valves and Leafield PRV valve ($80 value), and an extended 3-year warranty ($100 value). These Triton series improvements are included on all of the 2024 models and incorporate the newest technologies in inflatable catamaran boat construction. Additional photos coming soon!

The 11' Saturn Inflatable Catamaran TRMC330 is the little brother our our 12' model and is turning heads all over the world and include new upgrades like our extra reinforced hull, improved mechanical transom connection, dual-drain ports, and more. It is better suited than the smaller TRMC290 version for larger vessels as a tender or transfer boat to get you from sea to shore. It's a fantastic fishing/diving boat with the portability to rival any other inflatable boat. The 5 separate inflatable chambers offer a much . The TRMC330 is a very stable boat and is perfectly suited for either a small outboard motor or with an inexpensive electric motor.

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All of our custom Saturn MC catamarans include our fully removable drop stitch high-pressure air deck floor which is among the most rigid on the worldwide market. It is pressure rated at over 6 psi and easily supports multiple passengers standing at a given time. This floor means maximum comfort and rigidity without compromising stability. The detachable feature allows easy transportation and storage.

The large diameter tubes provide improved performance and stability and the lowered front bow allows swimmers to quickly get in and out of the water when swimming. The splash plate on the back of the transom minimizes outdoor motor splash and the fins on the bottom help with tracking and directional stability.

• Quick and easy multi-chamber inflation and deflation.
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• Included: Repair kit, spare valve, spare adaptor, high pressure hand pump, 3-year warranty, rowing oars, 2 aluminum benches, storage bag and boat manual.
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Advantages A lot bigger than the other 'standard' inflatable that I have, and also faster. Seems very well built. more Disadvantages A standard-shaft OB motor will not work with this raft. It will cavitate, no matter how far you trim down. I'm using a 1980 Johnson 9.9. So I will either have to find a long-shaft OB motor, or may possibly notch the transom a few inches (Discussing with the manufacturer). more Comment A lot bigger than the other 'standard' inflatable that I have, and also faster. Seems very well built. A standard-shaft OB motor will not work with this raft. It will cavitate, no matter how far you trim down. I'm using a 1980 Johnson 9.9. So I will either have to find a long-shaft OB motor, or may possibly notch the transom a few inches (Discussing with the manufacturer). more

Administrator reply Thank you for your feedback and the great pictures. The new 2023 Saturn Triton catamarans are indeed larger and of greater quality than our prior models, and we appreciate you noticing that. While the transom is custom designed for a short shaft motor, it is possible that certain motors/brands may not perform as well as others. We look forward to continuing to partner with you to help resolve the motor performance.

Comment Steve..just sent you some pics today before the big snow fall tonight...made lifting bridles from new tow straps so they lift from under the tubes worked out great! Cheers Tim Wrangell AK (These photos are now shown on product page) more

Comment I bought this for carrying lumber to remote building sites in Alaska, it's light enough to use the main Halyard to lift it out of the water and place on top of my boat. I will be doing a whole video on YouTube this spring. Steve Susten has delivered on time..as quoted every time....Great Inflatables! more

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