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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

26 June 2016, 19:56

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Futura mk2 hull

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Posted By McBain

Thanks. It wasn't the valve but a pin prick hole...

Thanks. It wasn't the valve but a pin prick hole in the side of the keel. Patched it up with Pvc glue and Hypalon patch, hopefully it will hold.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

20 June 2016, 21:18

Replies: 2

Futura mk2 hull

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Posted By McBain

Futura mk2 hull

Finally got round to getting a trailer for my Futura mk2. Inflated boat and all good except the inflatable keel which keeps losing pressure. Changed valve from spares kit but still deflating. ...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

06 January 2015, 20:44

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

Yep guess I'll get faster but if I leave air...

Yep guess I'll get faster but if I leave air floor in it will be considerably heavier to move around when rolled up. Anyway, I need to get some experience of using the boat and will then comment...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

05 January 2015, 20:04

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

Hi, got the boat now. Seems extremely sturdy...

Hi, got the boat now. Seems extremely sturdy and well built. High pressure deck is quite hard to fit. Will probably take an hour to setup including transom wheels and outboard. Wheels are genuine...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

11 November 2014, 20:13

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

Yes they offered Zodiac Futura launching wheels. ...

Yes they offered Zodiac Futura launching wheels. They are also on back order! Just been told the boat arrived at their shop today and hopefully the launch wheels will be down in about 2 weeks so...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

08 November 2014, 16:28

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

I opted for a mk2 as thought a 20hp would be more...

I opted for a mk2 as thought a 20hp would be more suited to it. Also slightly smaller and lighter so easier to handle. I ordered the boat from Ron Hale marine and paid deposit in early Sept, but as...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

28 August 2014, 15:27

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

Thanks Wild Bill. I tried lifting 65kg (the...

Thanks Wild Bill. I tried lifting 65kg (the weight of a 25hp 4 stroke) in the gym yesterday and there is no way I could handle that weight of outboard by myself. 20hp Suzuki 4-stroke it is. Second...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 August 2014, 13:06

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

Thanks for that info, very useful... this helps...

Thanks for that info, very useful... this helps me narrow my choice down to the Futura Mk2 or Mk3.
Does the Mk3 need a more powerful outboard than the Mk2?
Do you think the 20hp would be sufficient...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 August 2014, 12:27

Replies: 23

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Views: 13,045

Posted By McBain

Zodiac Futura Mk3?

Having had larger hard boats for years I now have a young family and don't have time for all the hassle of moorings/maintenance etc. Seriously considering buying a Zodiac Futura Mk 3 with inflatable...

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