Zodiac Mk II Wood Floor assembly

[Taco101]

I just got a 1978 Zodiac Mk II (Type 2259) with wooden floor. I followed the instructions in the manual that I found on this forum. But the Fixed thrust board is now cocked up in the front at an angle, not flat. Is there a trick to getting the floor in?

[Fenlander]

A picture would help. You haven't managed to get any of the boards in the wrong way up. Do any boards look like replacements?

[office888]

Is your thrustboard coming unglued?

[Taco101]

I'll post a picture when I get home tonight.

[Taco101]

I believe the board are original.

[office888]

Originally Posted by Taco101

I believe the board are original.

Yep. Patch tore. It'll need to be replaced... I would advise doing so with some heavyweight 1670 or 1880 dtex hypalon.

The procedure is a major PITA.

The floor has to be partially unglued.

I think you're supposed to put the bow board in first to help prevent that?

[Taco101]

Any pics of what its supposed to look like?

[Projectile]

The thrust board never lies flat. It always angles up toward the bow, but not a THAT much.

[Fenlander]

Sorry it's small but here is our 1972 Mk.1 with the thrust board shown... angled up as said above but not tearing away on the support patches.

[Taco101]

Thanks, much. Ordering some hypalon and adhesive today.