Introduction - me and my sib

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 06:13

Hiya all, I finally joined after stalking for awhile...I purchased a Zodiac MK IV a few months ago and have been going crazy rigging it up with all kind of custom goodies. I thought i would share some pics and get some feedback.
Hopefully i am not going over the top.

Before and After pics to follow...

Cheers, Tim

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 06:16

As promised...

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 06:19

after...

Xk59D · 23 August 2010, 10:45

thats quite a difference. lot of work (and money) went into that i see.

curious though, is there a reason you didn't buy a RIB already like that?

cheers

ollyit · 23 August 2010, 11:29

good work, much better, bet it goes well

C-NUMB · 23 August 2010, 14:20

Great job and nice looking boat! Really envy your marina......that would be handy.

kelson · 23 August 2010, 15:25

Sweet! Post some on the water pics. I really like the light bar with the raised tow point.

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Xk59D

thats quite a difference. lot of work (and money) went into that i see.

curious though, is there a reason you didn't buy a RIB already like that?

cheers

For sure a lot of work! I do enjoy that part!

It all started when i got a great deal on the boat / trailer and the Johnson...($5,500 CDN) The Zodiac was new old stock...then i followed up with a good deal on the Yamaha 60 ($3,900), less the 100 hours. after that the good deals were hard to find. It was all the little things that added up. I think i am in it for a total of about $17,500 CDN. I wouldnt be able to find a RIB here even close for that price. Although now, i am want bigger and looking at a Hurricane 733. Ugg, the sickness!

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 17:24

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Originally Posted by ollyit

good work, much better, bet it goes well

Thanks for the KUDOS! So far i have clocked it at about 35 MPH with about 500lbs (2 guys) of fat in the boat...planes really easy and doesnt seem to matter on the payload for getting up on plane.

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 17:28

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Originally Posted by C-NUMB

Great job and nice looking boat! Really envy your marina......that would be handy.

Thanks, thats at our floathome on the Fraser River, here in Vancouver, Canada.

>> Sweet! Post some on the water pics. I really like the light bar with the raised tow point.

For sure! i wish i had some taken the other day when i went over a Tug Boat wake!!! All air! The arch i got on ebay for $450...another deal...

prairie tuber · 23 August 2010, 18:37

Looks like a great set up. One advantage of this SIB over a larger RIB such as a 733 Hurricane that you can navigate it along riverways that would be inaccessible with a larger RIB. The fabric bottom could deal with rapids much better than a fiberglass or most aluminum hulls could. By the way, that Defender 90 is also very cool. They may be a common site for the UK readers, but they are pretty rare in North America. Discos aplenty, but not many proper Landrovers (Defenders & Series models).

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 18:48

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Originally Posted by prairie tuber

Looks like a great set up. One advantage of this SIB over a larger RIB such as a 733 Hurricane that you can navigate it along riverways that would be inaccessible with a larger RIB. The fabric bottom could deal with rapids much better than a fiberglass or most aluminum hulls could. By the way, that Defender 90 is also very cool. They may be a common site for the UK readers, but they are pretty rare in North America. Discos aplenty, but not many proper Landrovers (Defenders & Series models).

Good eye with regards to the Defender 90...here is Canada there was only ever 87 imported and only in 1994. The defender is a NAS spec...much different than the ones from across the pond! Makes a nice package when towing the MK IV...i get comments like.

"Are you getting ready for the end of the world?"

Thanks again.

willk · 23 August 2010, 18:49

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Originally Posted by prairie tuber

By the way, that Defender 90 is also very cool. They may be a common site for the UK readers, but they are pretty rare in North America. Discos aplenty, but not many proper Landrovers (Defenders & Series models).

I had spotted that, sweet ride, NAS90? Like the long haired Mouse Hound too

EDIT, oh, you beat me to it on the NAS ;-)

prairie tuber · 23 August 2010, 18:55

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Originally Posted by MK IV HD

Good eye with regards to the Defender 90...here is Canada there was only ever 87 imported and only in 1994. The defender is a NAS spec...much different than the ones from across the pond! Makes a nice package when towing the MK IV...i get comments like.

"Are you getting ready for the end of the world?"

Thanks again.

It is one of very, very few models of 4x4s that would tempt me to let go of my Nissan Patrol GQ (4.2L diesel) in order to obtain. Gladenwagons & Unimogs also come to mind.

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 19:04

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Originally Posted by prairie tuber

It is one of very, very few models of 4x4s that would tempt me to let go of my Nissan Patrol GQ (4.2L diesel) in order to obtain. Gladenwagons & Unimogs also come to mind.

Nice! those Nissans are sweet! A diesel is a bonus...unfortunately, the NAS 90 is an aluminum v8...would love to drop a 300tdi in it.

A unimog would also be nice to add to the toys, maybe if i get the 733 Hurricane!

prairie tuber · 23 August 2010, 19:20

It's actually a Safari (24 volt version of the Patrol). The 24 volt system is quite beneficial during the winter here. I imagine the V8 can be thirsty, but I'll bet it goes like a cut snake! Unfortunately my diesel is naturally aspirated (for the time being). It does 0 to 100 km/h (and not much more!)

willk · 23 August 2010, 19:24

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...unfortunately, the NAS 90 is an aluminum v8...would love to drop a 300tdi in it.

You WANT to do 0-60 in 18 seconds? I have a TDi300 in a 1997 110. Trust me, hold on to your V8

EDIT: But if you wanna swap, throw in the cat and you have a deal.

MK IV HD · 23 August 2010, 23:35

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Originally Posted by willk

You WANT to do 0-60 in 18 seconds? I have a TDi300 in a 1997 110. Trust me, hold on to your V8

EDIT: But if you wanna swap, throw in the cat and you have a deal.

HA! I know i have heard that...those 110 diesels go for huge dollars here: If it was left hand drive, they go for as much as $60,000 CDN on average about $35,000 in fair condition. that's for a 15 year old one...the newest we can import!

I would love one, 1995 - 110 diesel - galvanized frame / left-hand drive - no rust if possible (ha).

oh, no deal on the cat!

prairie tuber · 24 August 2010, 04:48

If you don't mind a right hand drive, your odds of finding a nice 110 TD3 will be much better. Right hand drives are very quick & easy to get used to, and after driving an RHD for a while you may find it preferable to LHD.

MK IV HD · 24 August 2010, 19:36

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Originally Posted by prairie tuber

If you don't mind a right hand drive, your odds of finding a nice 110 TD3 will be much better. Right hand drives are very quick & easy to get used to, and after driving an RHD for a while you may find it preferable to LHD.

I could for sure adjust to the RHD...it's just the resale value. I could never seem to hold on to any toy for that long...it's my sickness and i am trying to deal with it.

So, i bought a Zodiac. Ha! Now i have 2 money pits...Defender / Zodiac!