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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 May 2020, 10:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
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It's a futura. But strongan pvc indeed. Getting...

It's a futura. But strongan pvc indeed.
Getting PE out through the valve is a very good one!

So no need to cut the hole rounder?
Don't you have experience with hear activated contact glue?...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 May 2020, 06:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By Henkies
A tear I mean! Unfortunately I seem unable to...

A tear I mean! Unfortunately I seem unable to change the title or post...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 May 2020, 21:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By Henkies
Enlarge a snatch for repair

Hi,

I'd like to learn from your experience how to cut the snatch (rounder?) for the highest amount of stress relieve.
It is an L-shape of 12x7cm currently / approximately 5x3".
I've read this...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 May 2020, 14:15
Replies: 13
Views: 6,332
Posted By Henkies
Great! How do I know the glue can be activated by...

Great! How do I know the glue can be activated by heat? I have Adegrip PVC glue that instructs to activate the last layer by heat or solvent. But I never understood the heating method. It's a PU 2k...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 May 2020, 11:24
Replies: 13
Views: 6,332
Posted By Henkies
Does anyone know of this link still can be...

Does anyone know of this link still can be viewed?
It seems dead, but I'm interested in the heat activated method....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2020, 18:46
Replies: 36
Views: 21,214
Posted By Henkies
May I ask for the effect you notice? Is it a...

May I ask for the effect you notice?
Is it a reinforcement against the push or pull force of the transom?
If it pulls the floor up, I could use two steel cables too?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2017, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Henkies
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2017, 14:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Henkies
Yes would be great if you can measure the...

Yes would be great if you can measure the horizontal and vertical lines pictured here. Line A actually should be at the bottom of the panel. Think that panel is tapered as well.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2017, 14:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Henkies
At least the small tubes MK2C has different...

At least the small tubes MK2C has different plywood panels than my big tubes MK2.

I received the rough dimensions (hard to measure with rounded corners) of a normal small tubes MK2 , and these...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2017, 17:29
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Henkies
OK thanks. And does anyone know if thes were...

OK thanks. And does anyone know if thes were rather marketing features than improvements?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2017, 16:17
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Henkies
Performance deviations Futura over years?

Hi,

Is there any noticable difference in performance of the Zodiac futura (MK2/MK3) throughout the years? And also between models, like Sport and GT?

I saw the speedtubes have been changed...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2017, 19:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Henkies
Sounds good. You mean that only the floor panel...

Sounds good. You mean that only the floor panel in the front is different?
That's plywood (at least on the older ones) so that's no big deal.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2017, 18:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By Henkies
difference floor panels of Futura with big/small tubes?

Hi,

Was wondering if the floor panels of the Zodiac Futura MK2/3 might be the same between the model with small and big tubes? The older ones are more easily available, so one could make an...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 July 2017, 17:57
Replies: 3
Views: 3,424
Posted By Henkies
Futura vs Gemini GRX/Ceasar Surfcat

Hi,

I was looking after a Zodiac Futura 4.20 but found the zapcat with round nose, like Gemini GRX and Ceasar Surfcat. How do they compare? Are they really much faster? And how about comfort? They...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2017, 21:08
Replies: 3
Views: 2,090
Posted By Henkies
Yes it might overrev and I might install smart...

Yes it might overrev and I might install smart tabs as well. But perhaps it's better to start with a good base...a better boat.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2017, 20:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By Henkies
But will that prove anything like ... it has hold...

But will that prove anything like ... it has hold for 10 years so might hold 20 years as well? I gueas it's just a matter of time for all of them, so after these 10 years chances are great that it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2017, 20:32
Replies: 3
Views: 2,090
Posted By Henkies
Hypalon alternative to Zodiac Futura?

Hi,

I'm looking for a Zodiac futura 4.20m due to their handling.
But I don't know if there are alternatives for this type, made of hypalon?
Or a sib that goes well through waves, instead of over...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2017, 20:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By Henkies
Lifespan of glued pvc sibs (Zodiac futura)

Hi,

Would like to ask at what age the glue of a PVC sib is at its end of life, often.
I'm looking after a Zodiac futura mk2 4.20m.

I live in the Netherlands, Europe. So not many days of sun or...
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