6)  What is the minimum speed that Ceasar Inflatable Boats plane over water?

On average, depending on the model and the total load in the boat, expect the Ceasar inflatables to plane between 12 and 18 mph or 20 to 30 kph.

7)  What top speeds can I expect for my Ceasar boat?

The estimated top speeds for each Ceasar model (based on one person and light gear) is shown below:

      11' MiniCat (20 hp) = 20-30 mph

      13' SurfCat (50 hp) = 40-50 mph

      13' ThunderCat (50 hp) = 45-55 mph

      17' ThunderBolt (90 hp) = 55-65 mph

8)  What motors are available?

Currently the only factory installed engines being offered are Tohatsu motors.

However, it is possible to install any brand of outboard motor on a Ceasar Inflatable Boat, either 2 or 4 stroke.  In general, the lighter motor per hp output the better.

9)  Can I purchase a boat without an engine?

Yes.  However, customer installed engines must meet all Coast Guard and manufacturer hp and weight requirements in order to achieve maximum safe performance. 

10)  Can I install an engine myself?

Yes, if you have the mechanical skills required.  However, please note that due to the tunnel hull design of the Ceasar Inflatable Boats, if the motor is installed improperly (i.e. – motor height, prop set-up) it could lead to subpar performance and possible safety issues.

11)  How do you steer a Ceasar Inflatable Boat?

The standard method for steering the base model of the 11’ MiniCat, 13’ SurfCat, and 13’ ThunderCat is with a tiller/extension/dampening arm package.  The 13’ SurfCat and 13’ ThunderCat can be controlled remotely (with optional console package).  The best steering method for the 17’ ThunderBolt is a console base remote steering package.

12)  How fuel efficient are Ceasar Inflatable Boats?

Ceasar inflatable boats are about 30% more fuel efficient when compared to a traditional V-bottom style inflatable of comparable size and weight.  This improved fuel efficiency is due to the minimal wet planning surface and low drag created by the air entrapment tunnel hull design.

13)  How much water does the boat draw?

Ceasar Inflatable Boats are surface planing watercraft and possess one of the smallest water drafts of any outboard motor boats in the marine industry. The depth of water draft varies from one model to another and can be affected by the engine weight.  However, the following may be used as a general guideline:

General guidelines:

Boat at rest with engine ……16"

Boat on plane .............…… 3 to 6”

14)  How does the boat perform with only one person aboard?

Most of the Ceasar models perform excellent with one person on board.  The actual performance will vary with model type, configuration (with seats, console, without console etc) and weight balance (best performance occurs when weight is well balanced throughout whole length of the hull). 

However, some porpoising (front of boat, up and down movement) may occur as the boat reaches high speed.  If this occurs, driver need only to reduce the speed a little, advance some weight to the front, or simply compensate with the engine (trim) angle.

An optional water ballast feature is available for the ThunderCat model, which allows the driver to pump water into a special bladder located in the fiberglass nose of the boat, thus adding additional weight to the front of the boat and thereby reducing/eliminating the porpoising effect.

15)  What is a hijacker?

Hijacker is the term used to describe the smaller inflatable tube attached to the underside of the larger main tube.  The two hijackers on each Ceasar Inflatable Boat create the catamaran or tunnel hull planning surfaces of these vessels.

16)  Why are Ceasar inflatable boats more expensive than other brands of the same size?

The higher selling price is due to several factors including, but not limited to the following:  manufacturing technique, material selection, quality, shipping/import/duty fees, etc.

All Ceasar inflatable boats are hand laid by experienced and knowledgeable first rate artisans and processed one by one, with top of the line PVC/Hypalon materials.  They are not built in bulk or on assembly lines.

Ceasar leisure boats are built in the same shop and to the same standards as those of the Ceasar race boats.  The race boats are well known for their durability and survive the abuse and physical pounding that occurs during the open ocean surf racing environment.

17)  Does Ceasar Inflatable Boats, US sell trailers for their boats?

No, we do not sell trailers direct to the general public, but we have relationships with several trailer manufacturers throughout the US who can provide trailers that work best with our products.