[C320-list] Fw: Zodiac, other manufactures
Jean-Pierre Salzmann
jps1031 at pacbell.net
Wed Dec 20 16:48:30 PST 2006
Jerry -- still trust Zodiac most -- don't forget, it was on an Zodiac
that Dr. Alain Bombard crossed the Atlantic (without food) to prove
that people could survive on a raft or an infllatable.
Frankly, I wouldn't trust a Korean manufacturer -- many products of
this country are inexpensive but also cheaply made! I'd rather stay
with Zodiac or Avon.
JP Salzmann
OM C320 #880
South Beach Harbor SF
On Dec 20, 2006, at 10:53 AM, Jerry Clayton wrote:
> 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" <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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