[C320-list] Zodiac
Kirk McCullough
kirk.mccullough at telus.net
Wed Dec 20 11:37:29 PST 2006
Jeff
I purchased a Mercury (as in outboard maker) inflatable, neprene with the
air floor. The floor is very hard when inflated and I find it much better
than my old West Marine which had a plywood floor. Its much lighter than
their plywood floor and easier to store when deflated. If you go to a boat
show you will probably find 6 or 7 different makers. Most these days are
made in Asia, that's where my Mercury 390 was made.
Kirk
Boomerang #124
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: <argates2nd at earthlink.net>; "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
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 <c320_windswept at sbcglobal.net>
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> 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" <jjemail at comcast.net>
> To: "C320" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> 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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