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Old 16 October 2013, 05:37   #1
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What kind of Zodiac is this?

i drove these for a few years when working on a ship, but can't remember the exact model. Kind of keen to hunt one down, as really enjoyed it. I thought it was MkIV, but not sure. Mix of engines, Yamaha 40, Mariner 50 etc..

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Old 16 October 2013, 17:20   #2
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That looks like the HD (Heavy Duty) series of Zodiac SIBS (not RIBS). They are now sold by the MilPro division of Zodiac. My guess is that the both are MkVHDs. Lovely boats (probably underpowered with 40 hp engines, though).
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Old 16 October 2013, 18:16   #3
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Could be one of the older Zodiac FC range, the FC470 perhaps?
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Old 16 October 2013, 18:32   #4
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Looks like the MK 5 HD,one very nice but expensive inflatable.
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Old 16 October 2013, 18:46   #5
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i drove these for a few years when working on a ship, but can't remember the exact model. Kind of keen to hunt one down, as really enjoyed it. I thought it was MkIV, but not sure. Mix of engines, Yamaha 40, Mariner 50 etc..

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Yep i can confirm hd mkV i used to drive those exact boats from the same ship
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Old 17 October 2013, 01:56   #6
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Thanks for responses guys. So, now i need to track down a MkV....
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I know a previsions crew member purchased one from the ship when they replace some. (If the ship is not on a beach in India by now).
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Old 17 October 2013, 11:08   #8
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Believe it is restricted to Galapagos now, which is a shame. Round UK was great.
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I was lucky enough to be out on her in the Indian ocean
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Old 17 October 2013, 20:39   #10
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Yeah - i did a stint there - the 2nd picture is ashore at Aldabra, back in 2000. Thats a very cool place.
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Jonny Chanel is a great drift dive, Huge Groupers
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