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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 January 2024, 18:12
Replies: 27
Views: 1,879
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Cadet model series was not available in CSM/CR...

Cadet model series was not available in CSM/CR material until about 2008.

The model name was implied as an entry level low cost tender.

The Grand Touring, Grand Sport, Grand Raid, and Futura...
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 09 January 2024, 19:13
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By office888
2015 Rafnar 1100 SAR (located in VA)

https://www.rib.net/forum/members/17455-albums1225-picture8812.jpg

I'm helping a friend with this one.

This is a demo model used for boat shows & customer rides.

$297k as/is where is, with...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 January 2024, 18:56
Replies: 27
Views: 1,879
Posted By office888
early tender. All PVC. 1988 model year,...

early tender.

All PVC.

1988 model year, manufactured in December of 1987.
Forum: RIBnet North America 21 October 2023, 14:56
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By office888
Saturns are a low cost boat. Something has to...

Saturns are a low cost boat. Something has to give.

Floor fitment has a lot to do with what Zodiac called “floor grip”.

For a SIB that size, the floor needs to be about 55mm longer than the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2023, 18:14
Replies: 25
Views: 12,309
Posted By office888
That generation of Zodiac 285 is constructed from...

That generation of Zodiac 285 is constructed from thermowelded PVC.

Thermowelded air seams & cone ends
Thermowelded baffles (Zodiac patent)
Thermowelded floor (Zodiac patent)
Thermowelded...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2023, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By office888
Zodiac can be retubed in about an hour. Both PVC...

Zodiac can be retubed in about an hour. Both PVC or CSM/CR "Orca" material are available. It's also handy for repairs, because the tubeset can be removed and taken indoors & repaired in a climate...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2023, 22:48
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By office888
Thank you, that would be my business! ...

Thank you, that would be my business!

cgoing on here has a customer of his running one of my brackets on a 480DL.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 October 2022, 23:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By office888
My 1990 still had some life. ...

My 1990 still had some life.

Unfortunately, South Carolina’s intense sun combined with slow leaks eventually caused pressure differentials & the baffles to unglue internally.

Then while I was...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 October 2022, 23:29
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By office888
I’d install a jackplate. Or #3

I’d install a jackplate.

Or #3
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 September 2022, 19:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,375
Posted By office888
Trim it up until the prop blows out at speed,...

Trim it up until the prop blows out at speed, then lower it a bit. Note the indicator. What percent is it trimmed?

I’m running a similar setup.

Avon D560
Mercury 115hp CT
Spitfire 4 blade...
Forum: RIBnet North America 12 September 2022, 19:10
Replies: 15
Views: 6,848
Posted By office888
13x19 for aluminum 3 blade generally 13x17 for...

13x19 for aluminum 3 blade generally
13x17 for SS
Forum: RIBnet North America 03 July 2022, 02:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,219
Posted By office888
Too many factors, but it's extremely far. ...

Too many factors, but it's extremely far.

https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/home/outboards/350-150-hp/in-line-4/f150-(i4)/pb_zod_recpro_650_f150xb_11-13-2018_inf

4.86 mpg on the Pro 650 hull...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 24 February 2022, 02:49
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By office888
It's an Avon Rover RIB, probably R3.11 is the...

It's an Avon Rover RIB, probably R3.11 is the model.

You'll need to file paperwork for your state since it's been registered before.

Otherwise, you can just contact Zodiac US for a replacement...
Forum: Engines & props 15 November 2021, 23:18
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By office888
Carb float problem. Bad adjustment of needle...

Carb float problem. Bad adjustment of needle height or clogged jet. Remove the carb rack and have it professionally cleaned ultrasonically.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 September 2021, 22:41
Replies: 5
Views: 3,156
Posted By office888
Importers like that open every year. They...

Importers like that open every year. They usually disappear in ~3 to 5 years when their 1st sold boats start falling apart.

What's the question?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 September 2021, 22:39
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By office888
Those are factory lifting points.

Those are factory lifting points.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 September 2021, 22:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,309
Posted By office888
Zodiac, I can tell from the heat welding on the...

Zodiac, I can tell from the heat welding on the floor.

It's for factory trim tabs.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2021, 22:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,297
Posted By office888
Lots of interesting theories in here, but they're...

Lots of interesting theories in here, but they're all phlogiston.

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The tubeset is PVC likely. Both materials were offered.

For rebonding, it is vital that all old adhesive is removed. ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 March 2021, 04:45
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By office888
Inflate the boat to operating pressure and let it...

Inflate the boat to operating pressure and let it sit for about a day, then deflate and assemble. Gotta give it time to stretch a bit.
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 March 2021, 04:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By office888
Two reasons; 1.) COVID 2.) the factory. Or...

Two reasons;
1.) COVID
2.) the factory. Or more specifically; Zodiac is decreasing operations at their factory in Ayguesvives, and moving PVC tube set production to their facility in Enfidha,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 March 2021, 13:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,815
Posted By office888
Strongan is a specific PVC material made to a...

Strongan is a specific PVC material made to a specific construction standard. They use the same European fabric manufacturer as everyone else, but Zodiac orders a custom version.

Basically, the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 December 2020, 01:39
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By office888
No, you have a leak somewhere. Put the boat on a...

No, you have a leak somewhere. Put the boat on a trailer, add jack stands at all four corners, and fill it up like a bathtub. Look for leaks that way.

Don’t forget the jackstands, water weighs a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 December 2020, 01:37
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By office888
They’ll change pressure quite a bit with...

They’ll change pressure quite a bit with temperature fluctuation.

50F in the morning and 85F in the afternoon will produce a temperature swing of likkeee 1.5 psi, which is enough to deflate a boat.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 September 2020, 16:56
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By office888
Yes, all other methods are the same. Acetone...

Yes, all other methods are the same.

Acetone and MEK are both ketones, but the evaporation rate of acetone is too fast. Use MEK. Wipe multiple times, allowing solvent to flash off between...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 September 2020, 16:46
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By office888
The objective is to position the valve hole...

The objective is to position the valve hole directly over the location of the leak. Broom handle is to act as a lever to pry the valve hole around because the material tends to be heavy and...
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