[C320-list] Fw: Zodiac, other manufactures

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Irv Grunes
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From: "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net> 

> Jeff, 
> 
> Has anyone had any dealings with, or heard anything about these two 
> companys? 
> www.boatstogo.com out of Florida sells 8'6" $799, 9'6" $849 both inflatable 
> floors, made in Korea. 
> Also www.boatsinbags.com out of California sells 9'6"for $995. Also 
> made in Korea and has inflatable floor. I saw this model at a boat show and 
> it appeared to be as well built as the higher priced brands. 
> 
> Happy Holidays, 
> 
> Jerry Clayton 
> Tropo #988 
> Marina Del Rey, Ca 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Church" 
> To: "C320-List" 
> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 8:12 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zodiac 
> 
> 
> Kirk, 
> 
> I think the Zodiacs are neoprene. Zodiac also owns Avon and those are 
> hypalon. 
> 
> The 260 can be had with several floor options. I'm thinking of going with 
> the plywood floor. If I was going to do more long-term cruising I'd want 
> something that was easier to store and inflate on deck. One of my priorities 
> is that the dink have a very stable floor making it easy for my passengers 
> to step into. 
> 
> Who else manufactures a good quality inflatable? 
> 
> Jeff 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Kirk McCullough 
> To: C320-List 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 10:03 PM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zodiac 
> 
> 
> Those seem like good prices, I assume they are for neoprene, not hypalon. 
> The air floor is a great feature, they weigh less than a solid floor and 
> perform very well. Does the 260S have an air floor? 
> 
> There are many inflatable manufacturers around these days, so have a good 
> look around. 
> 
> Kirk 
> 
> Boomerang #124 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Church" 
> To: ; "C320-List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 7:25 PM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zodiac 
> 
> 
> There's not much current here on Lake Michigan, but I'm beginning to think 
> that I'll get tired of going slow with the 2hp motor. The new 3.5hp 
> Tohatsu 
> for $809 seems to be a better value than the used 4hp Johnson for $530. 
> I'll 
> probably go that route. 
> 
> Anyone know a good place to buy a Zodiac? The local dealer wants $1195 for 
> a 
> Zodiac Zoom 260 and $1395 for a Zodiac 260S. 
> 
> Jeff 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Arthur Gates 
> To: C320-List 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 8:27 PM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zodiac 
> 
> 
> I agree that 2hp is not enough and the 3.5hp Tohatsu would be good. 2hp 
> will not cut it against current. 
> Rollie #182 
> 
> 
> > [Original Message] 
> > From: WindSwept 
> > To: C320-List 
> > Date: 12/19/06 8:40:10 PM 
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zodiac 
> > 
> > I have a 1992 2 HP Yamaha (22 lbs) that I have used on a 8'6" 
> inflatable 
> > without problems in wind and chop. Not much experience with current 
> though. 
> > This rig is called the "one-hour" dink. It takes 1 hour to get 
> anywhere, 
> > but if you are patient you will usually get there. 
> > 
> > The new 3.5 HP models from Tohatsu, Nissan and Mercury all weigh 
> around 
> 40 
> > lbs. They are all the same except for the name on them. Since it 
> appears 
> > weight is the over riding factor, this seems like a better choice. 
> You 
> will 
> > have more power, no 2-cycle gasoline mixing, much less exhaust and 
> noise. 
> > And a new motor with a 3 year warantee. 
> > 
> > Check out www.onlineoutboards.com. They have the 3.5 hp Tohatsu for 
> 810 
> and 
> > free shipping. I have a friend who purchased from this website with 
> > complete satisfaction. 
> > 
> > I plan on buying the 3.5 HP early in 2007. 
> > 
> > Larry 
> > WindSwept C320 #246 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Jeff Church" 
> > To: "C320" 
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 7:20 PM 
> > Subject: [C320-list] Zodiac 
> > 
> > 
> > Greetings, 
> > 
> > I'm going to purchase an 8.5 foot Zodiac inflatable and I'm wondering 
> how 
> > small a motor I can use. I'll mainly use the zodiac when we go 
> cruising 
> Lake 
> > Michigan and need to transport the 2 of us around an anchorage. I 
> don't 
> > intend to bother with davits or a crane. 
> > 
> > I've got a few shoulder problems and I don't look forward to lifting a 
> heavy 
> > motor off the dinghy transom and up to the stern perch. Anything much 
> > heavier than 40 pounds will probably be a bit uncomfortable, but I'm 
> > concerned that the smaller motors won't have enough power. A new 2 hp 
> motor 
> > is around 27 lbs, 4 hp motors weigh about 55 pounds. 
> > 
> > Do any of you use a 2 horse motor on an 8 foot zodiac? Is it strong 
> enough 
> > to push through some wind and chop in an anchorage, or do I really 
> need 
> a 
> > 3.5 or 4 horse to do the job? What minimum horsepower would you 
> recommend? 
> > 
> > The local Zodiac dealer has a 1996 Johnson 4 hp 2-cycle for sale. He 
> wants 
> > $495 for it. I think it weighs 38 pounds. That puts it at about the 
> same 
> > weight as a new 4-cycle 2.5 to 3.5 hp motor. It doesn't have a reverse 
> gear, 
> > but that seems to be fairly common in motors that are under 5 hp. 
> Maybe 
> this 
> > motor would be a good choice? 
> > 
> > Thanks and Happy Holidays 
> > 
> > JeffC 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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