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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 February 2015, 20:44
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That assumes dinghy use / stored without a cover!...

That assumes dinghy use / stored without a cover! I've seen a lot of 1995-2000 Zodiacs still in use where I reglued the floor back on (old boats had a glued floor), where the material was still in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2015, 15:13
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Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
Suggested maximum wave height is for a Category C...

Suggested maximum wave height is for a Category C rating (Force 6 winds, up to 2 meter swells).
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 February 2015, 12:53
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
Zoom = Made in China, glued construction Fish N...

Zoom = Made in China, glued construction
Fish N Hunt = Made in China, glued construction
Fastroller = Made in France, all welded construction except the pie cut patches on the transom corners and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 January 2015, 19:54
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
The Zodiac Fastrollers are good. They're an all...

The Zodiac Fastrollers are good. They're an all welded construction.

The only adhesive on the boat are the pac-man patches on the bottom corners of the transom, and where the floor material...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 January 2015, 17:04
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
I wouldn't doubt it. Every transom I've done has...

I wouldn't doubt it. Every transom I've done has been a pain in the butt and required additional prep due to accumulated biofouling.

But, that would be "book hours" I listed. Actual vs...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 January 2015, 12:07
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Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
10 to 14 hours to delaminate, clean, prep, refit,...

10 to 14 hours to delaminate, clean, prep, refit, and reglue a transom.




There's only a handful of Chinese inflatable boat producers. The major problem I've seen with off-brand boats is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 January 2015, 13:11
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
Your boat is also 230% of what the industry...

Your boat is also 230% of what the industry considers to be a serviceable lifespan. It goes to show though, gluing isn't hard...just tedious! If you're willing to do the upkeep, PVC will last.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 January 2015, 00:09
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
Every Futura i gave estimates to fix blew out...

Every Futura i gave estimates to fix blew out because of under-inflation and/or a bad trailer setup. I've seen my share of old adhesive, but these were all solid bonds... When you see ply...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 January 2015, 17:06
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
I'm pretty used to dealing with customers who...

I'm pretty used to dealing with customers who have size restrictions, so it was the closest one to your 2-3 person requirement!

If you've got the space, go for it. Hearing "I wish I had a smaller...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 January 2015, 12:08
Replies: 45
Views: 9,710
Posted By office888
I would probably recommend a Zodiac Futura MK2C...

I would probably recommend a Zodiac Futura MK2C FR (Fastroller). They have a high pressure air floor and are quite portable. They're kinda on the top end of your pricing though. It's tough to find...
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