Identify this RIB please? Zodiac mark???

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Originally Posted by LCR2024

Other than the obvious current patch repairs could someone kindly point out where on the boat you think needs repaired. I also don't have a garage or anywhere in doors and winter is pretty much here now so unlikely I'll be fixing anything anytime soon.

I've left it pumped up in the garden so come tomorrow ill know if its leaking. Also going to get the jet wash out give it a good clean and use the snow machine attachment to spray the whole thing with soapy water. I'll keep you all posted, cheers everyone for the advice so far.

Anywhere that its lifting will need to have the patch/seam opened up and re-glued. You can't just stick that localised area, as the remaining bond around it will also be compromised. Give it the tug test and see if you can separate the material by hand. If you can then the glue has failed.

I wouldn't use snow foam to find the leaks though. It'll overload the boat with foam and make it harder to see. I just use a small spray bottle with dish soap/water mix and it's easy to see where the leaks are.

Originally Posted by LCR2024

Am i right in saying my sibs Hypalon not PVC (I'm learning ����)

I looks like PVC to me but it could be either. This will help you identify the material though.

[LCR2024]

It's lifting in various places so definitely needs reglued in more than one place, most likely a refit/glue of the transom as well. I got quoted (without them seeing it) 4-£500.

It didn't loose any air over night which is a good thing, If I'm honest as much as I would love to take on the task of restoring it to it's former glory I don't think I'm going to get the time to be honest.

Would anyone have any idea what this would be worth in it's current condition?

I've seen this and this is pretty much all I need, I already have the electric engine, plus if it would cost 4-500 just for the transom it makes sense to purchase something like this for what i need https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134042104...Bk9SR-aN3JnlYg

[2Spicy]

I picked up a 1998 Zodiax 380 airfloor. It needed a number of seams re-doing. I had the complete floor re-glued professionally and that cost me £200 .. since then, I have bought 2 part glue and have restuck a few bits .. Zodiac Badge, front Handle, side rub rail and over the winter, I plan on removing and re-glueing the transom. Although its a big job, there is a guy in OZ that has done detailed videos on Youtube on how to do the work and, the biggest issue seems to be the prep .. Once that is done, you need to be methodical and follow the instriuctions of the glue ...

The glue itself cost me around £45, Ive bought 5 litres of Acetone and 5 Litres of MEK Solvent. with load of scouring pads, my plan is to repeat what i learnt doing the other bits, and hopefully when the weather is warmer next sping (the glue is humidity, moisture sensitive and also needs a but of warmth to cure and set)

Ill have the transom all stuck. That should give the old girl another 5 plus years of use .. or at the very least, if I sell her, will be a great little boat for someone under £1000