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Old 02 March 2008, 18:55   #1
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Country: Canada
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Boat name: ELA
Make: METZELER
Length: 4m +
Engine: 20 Suzuki
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Looking at buying this but how is the Pro line quality

2008 Zodiac Pro 9 Man (15'5") w/60 H.P.
w/ Yamaha Four Stroke E.F.I.
Specifications
Length 15'5" (4.7m)
Beam 6'9" (2.05m)
Boat Weight 507 LB (230 kg)
Engine Weight 244LB (111 kg)
Maximum Passengers 9

Features
Fiberglass Hull
Bow Locker
Zodiac #61006 Console w/Helm
Zodiac #1276 Double Seat w/Locker
Removable Tube Set
Power Trim/Tilt
Electronic Fuel Injection
25 Litre Fuel Tank & Hose
In-Line Water Separator Filter
5 Year Zodiac Warranty
3 Year Yamaha Warranty
Trailer Extra.
Package Price $8,500.00 plus tax.
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Old 02 March 2008, 19:42   #2
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How is it that the price is so low?? I have a copy of a 2003 price list from the previous zodiac dealer in Manitoba that lists a 15'5" Pro Open at $ 11,029 (boat only). They wouldn't negotiate their pricing either! (which is probably why they're now out of buisiness ).
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Old 02 March 2008, 19:57   #3
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I am calling in the moarning

Do not have any knowledge about this rib but going to call in the moarning.
If it seems good will take the 1 1/2 hr trip up to see them.
http://www.marinexboats.ca/ I went up couple times last year and they seem to know there stuff. If the 1 1/2 foot of ice leaves in the next 6 -8 weeks will make the trip up and maybe check out handling and motor. If you read this Stoo you said a friend was looking at a small rib I may have one for sale.
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Old 02 March 2008, 20:12   #4
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Good luck & keep us updated!
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Old 02 March 2008, 21:02   #5
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Boat name: Verius
Make: Zodiac Hurricane 590
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yamaha F150
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If you read this Stoo you said a friend was looking at a small rib I may have one for sale.
Bad timing... He just ordered a Bombard 18 footer from CO2 Inflatables...

As for the price, I was just looking at their site and there is a 15'5" Futura just above it. I wonder if they might have made an error... both boats are listed at the same price...

It appears to be a new boat and the engine alone must be worth almost that much. Me thinks this must be a "If it sounds too good to be true..." kinda thing.
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Old 02 March 2008, 22:49   #6
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If it proves wrong price I'll look at CO2

AVON ADVENTURE 4.50

1 spare tank, custom built-in fuel tank under seat, jump seat in front of helm, new canvas for seat, G.P.S plotter, bilge pump, fuel filter, NAV lights, trailer, 75 hp Yamaha, spare prop and keel protector

Private Sale Asking $ 12,900
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Old 03 March 2008, 18:04   #7
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As to the original post, this is pretty similar to my buddy's boat.

I had a bit of misgiving about the PVC Zodiac used, but he has had no problems with the tubes in, what, 4 years(?) of running it, often pretty hard.

He did have some problems with spider cracks at the transom corners, but I think that's pretty common in glass boats nowadays.

Six gallon tank? Not very big...

And, I agree with Stoo; price has to be wrong. I think my friends was closer to $20K US about four years ago.

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Old 04 March 2008, 18:56   #8
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OK, you had to be right

2008 Zodiac Pro 9 Man (15'5") w/60 H.P.
w/ Yamaha Four Stroke E.F.I.
Specifications
Length 15'5" (4.7m)
Beam 6'9" (2.05m)
Boat Weight 507 LB (230 kg)
Engine Weight 244LB (111 kg)
Maximum Passengers 9

Posted 03/01/2008


Features
Fiberglass Hull
Bow Locker
Zodiac #61006 Console w/Helm
Zodiac #1276 Double Seat w/Locker
Removable Tube Set
Power Trim/Tilt
Electronic Fuel Injection
25 Litre Fuel Tank & Hose
In-Line Water Separator Filter
5 Year Zodiac Warranty
3 Year Yamaha Warranty
Trailer Extra.
Package Price $19,500 plus tax.

Dream gone, now I'm going to pout
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Old 04 March 2008, 22:41   #9
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Engine: Yamaha F150
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Dream gone, now I'm going to pout
Don't do that... there's a much better deal just lurking around the corner...
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