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Old 23 June 2019, 15:11   #21
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Areotec 380 floor leaking on seam

Hi. My air floor on areotec has sprung at leak on the rear on bend at the seem. Can anyone suggest a repair method or price on new floor. Boat 2007
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Old 23 June 2019, 18:18   #22
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I think even if available a floor would exceed the value of a 2007 Aerotec. If you were considering a new floor why not go for a pro repair? They are not too bad to DIY either.
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I think even if available a floor would exceed the value of a 2007 Aerotec. If you were considering a new floor why not go for a pro repair? They are not too bad to DIY either.
David would the internal tube sealant fix a removable air floor out of interest or would it interfear with the reinforcing twine/strings?
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Yep sadly it gunges up the stitching.

A photo of the leak area would help.
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Old 09 July 2019, 16:55   #25
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Transom mod

Hi. I’ve just had the air floor repaired at northwest ribs and a great job as just used boat on Chester river this weekend.
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What height would anyone recommend to lift transom. I measured 2 ins to bring cavatation plate of engine near level with bottom of transom or do I need to go more to bring plate level with the v Hull?
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Surely the bottom of the transom (in the middle) would be regarded as the bottom of the V hull??

Well my lift is 45mm so a whisker shy of 2" and going much higher needs more work to ensure the added section is very well reinforced by inner/outer pads because over that height the outboard screw clamp pads will be above the level of the original transom. Even at 45mm I now bolt my OB on.
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Thanks fen I will just try a lifting block first at 45mm as you are right that is the max you can go before losing the g-clamp fixing of outboard
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Does anyone have any further news on the discontinuation? There were reports earlier this year of them still being available in Europe with a 2019 serial number but perhaps that was just the last of the line. I’d love to treat myself to a new one of these great boats.
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Out of general interest I've asked a couple of Zodiac dealers not too long ago and the answer is the same... discontinued. However as I don't need a new one I've not troubled them to contact Zodiac to see if they could do a one-off order... if I really wanted one I'd see if folks like Barnet Marine, Pennine Marine, Chas Newens etc were interested in checking this out for you.
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This is sad news, we had better look after ours to make them last!
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