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11 September 2017, 19:35
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Picked up a 1986 4.7m Zodiac in AK
I picked up my first SIB the other day, it is a 1986 Zodiac model 3634 which I believe is a Futura? It has the full aluminum floor transom needs a little work but nothing too crazy holds air and all of the valves rotate to all positions. Only down side is the two tubes under the main tube were filled with foam at some point which isn't the end of the world. I paired a whopping $100 for I can't complain. Here are a couple pictures of it. I assume it is a hypalon boat but not positive yet. It has a lot of mold/ mildew from sitting outside what is the best to clean it with would simple green do the trick?
Thanks!
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12 September 2017, 13:30
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Originally Posted by Mrbacklash
I picked up my first SIB the other day, it is a 1986 Zodiac model 3634 which I believe is a Futura? It has the full aluminum floor transom needs a little work but nothing too crazy holds air and all of the valves rotate to all positions. Only down side is the two tubes under the main tube were filled with foam at some point which isn't the end of the world. I paired a whopping $100 for I can't complain. Here are a couple pictures of it. I assume it is a hypalon boat but not positive yet. It has a lot of mold/ mildew from sitting outside what is the best to clean it with would simple green do the trick?
Thanks!
Attachment 121817
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1st generation Zodiac Futura.
You can use FC470 parts on it, I think.
It should be CSM/CR elastomer construction ("Hypalon), but there may be attachments made from PVC.
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12 September 2017, 15:40
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Thanks! Also it does not have the keel for it any ideas for a solution for that?
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12 September 2017, 15:43
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Quote:
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Thanks! Also it does not have the keel for it any ideas for a solution for that?
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Use an FC470 keel.
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12 September 2017, 18:54
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Use an FC470 keel.
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Any idea what one would cost? Do you have a vendor you would recommend?
Thanks
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12 September 2017, 19:00
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Any idea what one would cost? Do you have a vendor you would recommend?
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MSRP is probably about $2000.
Whole boat is about $25,000.
US Military prices.
Find a used one.
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12 September 2017, 19:31
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Wow that's crazy! I will look for a used one maybe try the pool noodle trick and see how that works
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12 September 2017, 20:11
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Wow that's crazy! I will look for a used one maybe try the pool noodle trick and see how that works
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It won't. The inflated keel is what holds the floor tight.
There's a used one on ebay right now.
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13 September 2017, 05:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by office888
It won't. The inflated keel is what holds the floor tight.
There's a used one on ebay right now.
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I'm looking can't find it.....
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13 September 2017, 13:22
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Quote:
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I'm looking can't find it.....
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This one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162662444631
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13 September 2017, 13:34
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Originally Posted by Andy JC
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that's not an FC470.
Here's a keel:
Zodiac F470 keel good condition | eBay
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13 September 2017, 13:41
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$475 for a SIB keel?!
Postage from the states probably another $40 odd [emoji15]
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13 September 2017, 13:54
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$475 for a SIB keel?!
Postage from the states probably another $40 odd [emoji15]
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Yeeeppp! Military / government prices.
Just saw you're in the UK.
You could probably have a shop make one for you for cheap.
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13 September 2017, 18:14
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I'd be more inclined to bid on the futura on eBay. It may need some tidying but its only 12 yrs old and would have cost around £3-4k when new. Less than 3 hours left and only up to £102 so far.
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13 September 2017, 21:38
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I think I am going to go with a 25hp 2 stroke Yamaha what do you think it would make for speed with a 9.9?
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15 September 2017, 00:12
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Could you please elaborate on your comment "first generation"? When did Zodiac introduce the Futura?
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15 September 2017, 01:55
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Quote:
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Could you please elaborate on your comment "first generation"? When did Zodiac introduce the Futura?
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1982 sir,
Cheers
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15 September 2017, 02:34
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Thank you sir. I just aquired a '84 with the number VB186 in excellent condition and have had a hell of a time getting any information on it. Posted pictures of it in the welcome forum. I have the impression this boat spent a great deal of its life in a garage. Hope I'm right.
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17 September 2017, 04:11
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What should it have for a floor in the bow section forward of the thrust board that is glued in?
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25 September 2017, 03:31
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Any ideas on speed with a 15hp?
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