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The 12 Signs of a Zodiac |
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Internal BulkheadTotally sealing one compartment from the other, its conical floating shape equalizes the pressure between them. |
2 - Towing Rings Oversized, stainless steel, towing rings capable of handling pulling forces of up to 1/2 ton, they are correctly positioned for efficient towing using a "V" system. |
3 - Inflatable Keel Patented by Zodiac, this additional air chamber situated between the floor and the bottom creates a hull shape giving secure, comfortable handling characteristics. |
 4 - Floor w/ Rail System Designed for fast easy assembly and strengthened by stringers, this aluminum framed floor features an integrated rail system, exclusive to zodiac, which allows the fitting of accessories and the tying down of equipment. |
 5 - Semi-Recessed Valve Patented by Zodiac, this system provides for quick inflation/deflation, allows easy adjustment of the pressure, is doubly airtight and well protected against sand and other debris. All this while being comfortable for passengers. When equipped with a valve cap pressure gauge, you have a continuous pressure reading. |
6 - Rowlock Blocks Encapsulating a tough inner bearing in a flexible outer molding, these blocks are designed to accept much higher rowing stresses and be more comfortable in use. |
7 - Carrying Handles Ergonomically designed to allow a good comfortable grip, these handles are positioned in carefully studied places to make carrying easier. |
 8 - Strongamtm High performance fabric, exclusive to Zodiac, Strongamtm is a 3rd generation plastomer which bonds impervious inner and outer layers to a dense polyester support cloth. It resists cuts and abrasions and is easily repairable in the unlikely event of a puncture. |
 9 - ThermobondingtmExclusive to Zodiac, a robotised hot assembly technique originating from the aeronautical industry. Much stronger and precise than old fashioned hand glued methods, the resulting seams are virtually indestructible. |
10 - Rubbing Strakes Protecting the boat from bumps and knocks and the passengers from spray, Zodiac is the only manufacturer to have perfected the fitting of rubber strakes by a welding procedure. The majority of Zodiac boats benefit from this system. |
11 - Marineply Transom Carrying the weight of the motor and the large forces and vibrations it generates, the transom is designed to cope with extreme stresses. |
 12 - Self-bailer Using a non-return diaphragm system, simply remove the plug when under way and any water in the boat is quickly evacuated. |