Zodiac Pro 530 - Page 2

cgoing · 26 June 2012, 20:20

Here are photos of what the boat looks like under the deck. Unfortunately the center hollow fiberglass stringer was full of water when we pulled the deck out. It will be interesting to see how much lighter the boat is now that we put it on a diet.

m3mm0s rib · 26 June 2012, 20:54

Believes will be better so;

AK2AZ · 03 July 2012, 07:51

I have the same boat and am looking for a quote on tubes also.

Most of my rigging is built in aluminum but like what you`ve done with yours.

It`s also nice to see what`s under the floor without cutting it!

cgoing · 17 July 2012, 13:47

New deck installed with newly fabbed bow locker. I opted to install a 25.5 gallon underdeck fuel tank while the deck was out and run all rigging and wiring under the sdeck as well.

tso_privat · 02 September 2012, 17:46

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Originally Posted by cgoing

Thanks- The boat runs real well with the 75 ETEC. It took a little while to get the right prop worked out but i'm now getting mid 40's out of it in flat water. Personally I like the way it handle better than a searider. It turns flatter at speed because off the deep strakes on the outide of the hull.

I got the tubes from Defender where I work. Unfortunately the price jumped a bit since last year but if you want send me a PM and I'll get you a price.

My boat is actually torn apart once again. The deck has been removed and I have installed a belly tank under the deck. I also bought a new console, T-top and bolster for it. I am trying to make it a little more comfortable and gain some storage. The plan is to also fabricate a bow locker into it as well.

-Chris

Hi Chris

I got a similar Zodiac Pro 530 without an engine. I stil don't now how many HP. I an considering 90 Optimax, i want it fast but dont now if tht is fast enough. I want 45 knots with 4 people.

Cheers Thomas

cgoing · 04 September 2012, 19:56

Not sure what kind of numbers you'd get with a 90 Merc. I am at 37mph on a GPS with four people on board, gear, and 25 gallons of fuel. It is a little slower than I had hoped for but it is a comfortable speed for the family.

AK2AZ · 06 September 2012, 01:09

I'm propped to reach 40mph with 2 guys, 500# of gear, and 60 gallons of fuel with my 115 horse 2-stroke. The boat chine-walks badly over 42 mph.

tso_privat · 09 September 2012, 18:30

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Originally Posted by AK2AZ

I'm propped to reach 40mph with 2 guys, 500# of gear, and 60 gallons of fuel with my 115 horse 2-stroke. The boat chine-walks badly over 42 mph.

Can you explain "chin-walks" ? Do you mean that 115 HP is too much

Thanks in foreward..

Cheers Thomas

ssobol · 09 September 2012, 19:15

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Originally Posted by tso_privat

Can you explain "chin-walks" ? Do you mean that 115 HP is too much

Thanks in foreward..

Cheers Thomas

Chine walking is a side to side rocking of the boat. This occurs at high speed when little of the hull is in the water. The actual speed will depend on the boat hull and load.

When this occurs the boat will rock to one side and then rebound to the other side. As the speed increases this rocking becomes more pronounced and the frequency increases. When the boat is chine walking it is at the limits of controlability and an upset can occur fairly easily. The only way to avoid this issue is to keep the boat speed below the speed at which this starts to occur. If you find yourself in this situation you should slow down. Going faster will not (usually) improve things.

In and of itself a 115 may not be too much. If the boat is loaded up it may be just the ticket. However, if the boat is light 115 at WOT it may be too much.

See this: Chinewalk: You AIN'T "Driving THROUGH it"!

AK2AZ · 09 September 2012, 20:10

ssobol gave a great explanation of chine walking.

The 115 is just under the max rating for the boat and as mentioned isn`t too much motor if you haul alot of weight but it is a bit much empty.

I wil be adding Nauticus tabs to keep the bow down and that should help a bit with stability. I will report back when I do...may not be til next season though.

tso_privat · 22 September 2012, 15:53

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Originally Posted by AK2AZ

ssobol gave a great explanation of chine walking.

The 115 is just under the max rating for the boat and as mentioned isn`t too much motor if you haul alot of weight but it is a bit much empty.

I wil be adding Nauticus tabs to keep the bow down and that should help a bit with stability. I will report back when I do...may not be til next season though.

ok Thanks. Do you have a Zodiac as well ?

Cheers Thomas

AK2AZ · 23 September 2012, 11:34

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Originally Posted by tso_privat

ok Thanks. Do you have a Zodiac as well ?

Cheers Thomas

Yep...same 530 Pro.

tso_privat · 23 September 2012, 18:39

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Originally Posted by AK2AZ

Yep...same 530 Pro.

Are you satisfied with the boat. I have never tryed it in water. I am doing a complete rebuild.. Dont now if it is crazy doing that on a boat that you dont know if it is working ok :......

Cheers Thomas (Denmark)

AK2AZ · 23 September 2012, 20:12

I do like mine. I use it extensively on the salt water here in Alaska and it does ride well considering it`s length. I run my boat fairly heavy when out and have done a bit of modification as well. One thing I can say is that they favor weight in the bow over weight in the stern.

Here`s a link to some info. and some videos...

http://www.rib.net/forum/f64/hello-f...ska-45034.html

gamedetroit · 01 November 2012, 17:32

hi, my friend and i just picked up a 1988 zodiac 530 with a 70 hp johnson outboard at an auction for what we thought was a good price, the motor runs, the tubes hold air but are old. can any of you give us an idea of approximate value of the boat if it had new tubes on it? thanks!

tso_privat · 02 November 2012, 09:34

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Originally Posted by gamedetroit

hi, my friend and i just picked up a 1988 zodiac 530 with a 70 hp johnson outboard at an auction for what we thought was a good price, the motor runs, the tubes hold air but are old. can any of you give us an idea of approximate value of the boat if it had new tubes on it? thanks!

Congrat.
Have you been doing a test in water ? How fast is it with 70HP ? I can not tell you the value because i am from Denmark. I have just ordered new tubes in Hypalon for about 2000GBP. I am doing a complete refurb of mine.

Please send some pictures

Cheers Thomas

Phil M · 02 November 2012, 13:07

I too have just taken on an old 530 pro, fitted with a Mariner 75 3 cyl, the one with the 2 part rear hinged cover (is that the "wrap around" or the "Clam shell"?). I've only been out in it once since owning it, and after a reasonably long lay-up time, so we didn't get too far as we found a few minor issues but, with 3 adults and a small child plus 50l of fuel we hit about 30mph. As I said, the trip was brief as the engine overheat came on (water paths blocked with silt, now hopefully resolved) and the steering needed replaced (also done), so I didn't play with trim. I also don't have a tacho (yet) so don't know if the engine is running at full revs or not. I can concur though, that it does like weight up front, hence my console and fuel are all up in the bow as much as possible. Can't wait for the next opportunity to get out and try again. Unfortunatly winter has set in so it could be a while.

Phil

gamedetroit · 02 November 2012, 23:12

we have't gotten it in the water yet, still waiting on the tags. I'm headed out for the weekend but will put up some pics next week!

gamedetroit · 07 November 2012, 21:07

here is my zodiac! I assume it's worth fixing up, but would be very grateful if anyone could give me an idea of it's current value and value if it had new tubes and hull was repainted.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c...-43-02_624.jpg

vr17 · 29 January 2013, 21:30

Here are a few pics of my 86, with 05' engine (ultimate 2 stroke v4) and 11' tubes. Bolster, trunk and table with the door of the console...
So many histories between me and him.