Comments for Inflatable Boat Center Information Blog http://inflatableboats.com/blog You ask, we answer. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:16:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Outboard motor questions go here. by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?p=13&cpage=1#comment-222 admin Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:16:32 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?p=13#comment-222 John, what is your Blog? How would you reference IBC? John, what is your Blog? How would you reference IBC?

]]> Comment on Outboard motor questions go here. by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?p=13&cpage=1#comment-221 admin Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:15:10 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?p=13#comment-221 Ron, The Zodiac MK II models all take a short shaft engine (15" high transoms) a long shaft will work but not very efficently as you are dragging an extra 5" of un streamlined shaft through the water below the boat. A short shaft will not work on a long (20" transom) shaft at all. Good Luck with your "new" Zodiac Ron, The Zodiac MK II models all take a short shaft engine (15″ high transoms) a long shaft will work but not very efficently as you are dragging an extra 5″ of un streamlined shaft through the water below the boat. A short shaft will not work on a long (20″ transom) shaft at all. Good Luck with your “new” Zodiac

]]> Comment on Outboard motor questions go here. by Ron http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?p=13&cpage=1#comment-220 Ron Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:45:52 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?p=13#comment-220 Question: I bought a used Zodiac Tour II which is 4.2 meters OAL. I have a short-shaft 20HP outboard, but literature that came with boat has conflicting citations regarding 15" & 20" motor shaft length requirements. Which is right, and what are the results of using a shoprt when long is required and visa versa? Thanks. Ron TalentOR Question: I bought a used Zodiac Tour II which is 4.2 meters OAL. I have a short-shaft 20HP outboard, but literature that came with boat has conflicting citations regarding 15″ & 20″ motor shaft length requirements. Which is right, and what are the results of using a shoprt when long is required and visa versa? Thanks. Ron TalentOR

]]> Comment on Repair/Maintenance Questions by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-218 admin Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:24:31 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?page_id=4#comment-218 Charlie, you have it about right, although we sometimes choose to go inside a tube in different locations depends on how well we can cover it up to try to make it look not repaired.. Take Care Ron M Charlie, you have it about right, although we sometimes choose to go inside a tube in different locations depends on how well we can cover it up to try to make it look not repaired.. Take Care
Ron M

]]> Comment on Repair/Maintenance Questions by Charlie http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-217 Charlie Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:41:19 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?page_id=4#comment-217 Hi Folks, after doing some on-line research, I discoverd that the SRV (semi-recessed valve) has 2 assemblies for the CADET 285 FastRoller; the top (part#Z60216) consists of cap etc.; the bottom (part #Z60217) consists of the green pop-up value and its seat. Well, somehow I busted the pop-up and the seat below self-destructed. Fragments of the seat are now in the starboard tube. I just wanted to confirm that this now is a job for the dealer. I would expect the dealer tech would have to delaminate the fabric ring around top assembly and remove the entire SRV; retrieve broken fragements which could potentially puncture the ZODIAC; install a new lower assembly; and glue (re-laminate) the fabric ring back on to the tube. Am I correct in this assumption? This situation does not strike me as a "do-it-yourselfer".. I expect at least 2 hours labour and perhaps $75 in parts bringing this job in at around $300 (CDN). Does this sound reasonable? Thanks folks Hi Folks, after doing some on-line research, I discoverd that the SRV (semi-recessed valve) has 2 assemblies for the CADET 285 FastRoller; the top (part#Z60216) consists of cap etc.; the bottom (part #Z60217) consists of the green pop-up value and its seat. Well, somehow I busted the pop-up and the seat below self-destructed. Fragments of the seat are now in the starboard tube. I just wanted to confirm that this now is a job for the dealer. I would expect the dealer tech would have to delaminate the fabric ring around top assembly and remove the entire SRV; retrieve broken fragements which could potentially puncture the ZODIAC; install a new lower assembly; and glue (re-laminate) the fabric ring back on to the tube. Am I correct in this assumption? This situation does not strike me as a “do-it-yourselfer”.. I expect at least 2 hours labour and perhaps $75 in parts bringing this job in at around $300 (CDN). Does this sound reasonable? Thanks folks

]]> Comment on Repair/Maintenance Questions by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-189 admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:17:29 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?page_id=4#comment-189 We can always try to find you the replacement parts that you need. I need to know the boat model, the serie number, and the serial number of the boat in order to identify your floor system. You can locate the previous mentioned information through this link -> <a href="http://www.inflatableboats.com/zodnom/zodiac_identification.html" rel="nofollow">Identify your Zodiac .</a> Without this information , we are aiming blind. Thank you. We can always try to find you the replacement parts that you need. I need to know the boat model, the serie number, and the serial number of the boat in order to identify your floor system. You can locate the previous mentioned information through this link -> Identify your Zodiac .

Without this information , we are aiming blind.

Thank you.

]]> Comment on Inflatable boat questions go here by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?p=9&cpage=1#comment-187 admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:13:04 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?p=9#comment-187 You can use a paint called TUFF Coat......give us a call 503-235-2628 and we can tell you all about it. You can use a paint called TUFF Coat……give us a call 503-235-2628 and we can tell you all about it.

]]> Comment on Inflatable boat questions go here by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?p=9&cpage=1#comment-186 admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:11:12 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?p=9#comment-186 The expected life is dependent on the current condition of the boat. If the Zodiac Inflatable boat is new, and the owner takes proper care of it: regularly cleans it, uses UV protestant, uses and stores it properly, you can expect to get 20 years out of it. If your boat is in good shape, you can expect to get many years of use out of it still. As far as its current value, I need to know the model and serie number of the boat to identify it. This information can be found on the id plate which is located on the inside of the transom. See this link to identify your boat -><a href="http://www.inflatableboats.com/zodnom/zodiac_identification.html" rel="nofollow">Locate Zodiac Inflatable boat model and serie information.</a> The expected life is dependent on the current condition of the boat. If the Zodiac Inflatable boat is new, and the owner takes proper care of it: regularly cleans it, uses UV protestant, uses and stores it properly, you can expect to get 20 years out of it.

If your boat is in good shape, you can expect to get many years of use out of it still. As far as its current value, I need to know the model and serie number of the boat to identify it. This information can be found on the id plate which is located on the inside of the transom. See this link to identify your boat ->Locate Zodiac Inflatable boat model and serie information.

]]> Comment on Inflatable boat questions go here by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?p=9&cpage=1#comment-185 admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:06:20 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?p=9#comment-185 You need to use 2-part hypalon glue. We have it for sale through our website or in our store. You can locate the 2-part hypalon glue kit here -> <a href="http://inflatableboats.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_17_18&products_id=66" rel="nofollow">2-Part Hypalon Glue Kit</a> You can see instructions to apply the glue here -> <a href="http://inflatableboats.com/PATCH-HYPALON-PVC-INFLATABLE-BOAT.pdf" rel="nofollow">Inflatable Boat Glue Instuctions</a> Thank you for your post! You need to use 2-part hypalon glue. We have it for sale through our website or in our store.
You can locate the 2-part hypalon glue kit here -> 2-Part Hypalon Glue Kit
You can see instructions to apply the glue here -> Inflatable Boat Glue Instuctions

Thank you for your post!

]]> Comment on Repair/Maintenance Questions by admin http://inflatableboats.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-184 admin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:18:06 +0000 http://ip-97-74-206-229.ip.secureserver.net/blog/?page_id=4#comment-184 Your boat is a MK II C, 12'6" The model 2245 was made from 1975 to 1979. All Zodiacs made proir to 1980 were Hypalon fabric. You can purchase our 8 oz. 2 part adhisive which works very well for permanent repairs for $29.95. Shipping to Seattlw, around $7.50. We also sell fabric by the square foot, part # (Z7027FT). We usually do not need to worry about leading edges of a patch when the correct glue is used, cutting the patch angles toward the bow also helps. Good luck with your repairs, you have a good model Zodiac. Your boat is a MK II C, 12′6″ The model 2245 was made from 1975 to 1979. All Zodiacs made proir to 1980 were Hypalon fabric. You can purchase our 8 oz. 2 part adhisive which works very well for permanent repairs for $29.95. Shipping to Seattlw, around $7.50. We also sell fabric by the square foot, part # (Z7027FT). We usually do not need to worry about leading edges of a patch when the correct glue is used, cutting the patch angles toward the bow also helps. Good luck with your repairs, you have a good model Zodiac.

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