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Old 19 September 2022, 20:59   #1
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My Pro 550, 2010 is getting tired. I'm looking for recommendations for a Zodiac dealer who will supply and fit new tubes and a host of repairs and up grades. The rib lives in Greece but I'm going to tow it back to have the work done here. (UK)
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Old 20 September 2022, 10:19   #2
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If you are towing back from Greece, have you considered having the work done in France?

https://www.zodiac-nautic.com/en/dealers/
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Old 20 September 2022, 13:15   #3
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It's a good shout, I hadn't considered that. The lack of "recommended" UK dealers is causing me a little concern. Thanks
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I was going to recommend Yampower (based in Glasgow) but I think they have stepped away from Zodiac now?

Any Zodiac dealer should be able to quote and supply direct to a business if you're getting other upgrades. pretty sure they are PVC, but Zodiac have started producing hypalon/neoprene versions too - so they'll need hull ID to identify.

https://www.zodiac-nautic.com/wp-con...ac-EN-2023.pdf

Depends what the other work is, GRP repairs, new electronics, etc.
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Does it have to be done by Zodiac? There are plenty of independents out there that will probably make a better job for lower money.
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Kieran at Ribshop replaced the tubes on our Zodiac Pro Open 550 a few years ago. He did a great job, no hassle - +44 1489 556802 they are based on the Hamble.

I believe Chas Newens remain the main dealer in the UK (will happily stand corrected) they are on the embankment in Putney in London. When I priced it up Kieran was cheaper by some margin than Chas Newens on the tubes and Kieran/Ribshop did it all onsite in Southampton Dry Stack.
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I think HG Marine are Zodiac dealers
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Yampower are great to deal with, and supplied the original boat, but as you suspected not zodiac agents anymore. Thanks for your response.
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Probably not Dave, I'll approach an independent to see of Zodiac will supply them. If I'm reselling the boat, I would like it to have OEM bits. Thanks for the steer
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Kieran at Ribshop replaced the tubes on our Zodiac Pro Open 550 a few years ago. He did a great job, no hassle - +44 1489 556802 they are based on the Hamble.

I believe Chas Newens remain the main dealer in the UK (will happily stand corrected) they are on the embankment in Putney in London. When I priced it up Kieran was cheaper by some margin than Chas Newens on the tubes and Kieran/Ribshop did it all onsite in Southampton Dry Stack.
Thanks for the response, ill get phoning !
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They are at the boat show “zodiac” and have a U.K. presence but I’d agree having it done closer to the area of operation might be a good idea
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Spoke to Phil Lynch of the Captain's Locker today at the boat show. I have brought Zodiac parts from him before and reckon he gives a fair assessment of where the brand is now.
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Spoke to Phil Lynch of the Captain's Locker today at the boat show. I have brought Zodiac parts from him before and reckon he gives a fair assessment of where the brand is now.
Thanks for that , ill get in touch with him
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