Replacement Bombard 380 Inflatable deck

Mytac · 04 May 2016, 16:29

Hi guys,

Does anyone know where I can get a new inflatable floor for a Bombard 380 by any chance ? I have searched online and can not seem to find it in a spares site anywhere.

Any suggestions ? Thanks all..

Fenlander · 04 May 2016, 16:35

Almost impossible to find unless Zodiac would supply a new one... and what might that cost £300-£400-£500... more??

What's wrong with yours as they can be repaired?

Mytac · 04 May 2016, 16:51

Hi Fenlander, thanks for the reply.

I am struggling to get it repaired and I cant find where it is seeping from. Is it the sort of thing that I should be able to find somewhere that they will check it over for me ? What do you think ?

Max... · 04 May 2016, 17:07

Zodiac would probably want more than the cost of a decent second-hand BAT just for the floor.

Some really bad ones have been repaired over the years on here. Just take the floor out, pump it up to 11-12 psi, and go all round with a plant sprayer filled with soapy water. Usually they have small leaks as the seams if anywhere.

Fenlander · 04 May 2016, 17:10

It may not be a terrible job depending where it's leaking.

You need to take the floor right out and inflate to pressure. make up a fairy liquid solouion strong enough to whip up into frothy bubbles. Then spread these over each side of each panel in turn and you will find the leak as the bubbles in that area expand. If you still cant see it then it could only be a seam under the floor joining flap so squirt a fairy solution down there and look with a torch.

Any SIB repairer should be able to sort this for you if you don't fancy the job.

You are the wrong end of the country or I'd happily have looked for you.

simonafloat · 05 May 2016, 22:56

i did some pretty complex repairs to my aerotec floor and i am a complete novice. some good posts on this site. i would recommend doing the repairs indoors.

as mentioned previously, spray soapy water all over and triple check for bubbles.

simonafloat · 05 May 2016, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonafloat

i did some pretty complex repairs to my aerotec floor and i am a complete novice. some good posts on this site. i would recommend doing the repairs indoors.

as mentioned previously, spray soapy water all over and triple check for bubbles.

or failing that, drop it to me in dartmouth or bideford and i would be happy to repair it for a small consideration. i can send you pics of the sort of repairs i did to mine.

simon

piotr · 06 May 2016, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Almost impossible to find unless Zodiac would supply a new one... and what might that cost £300-£400-£500... more??

What's wrong with yours as they can be repaired?

I asked Zodiac for a quote about a year ago: 1150,- euro's.

simonafloat · 06 May 2016, 09:28

I really don't know what caused the damage to mine before I bought it. Basically it had two very fine cuts in it towards the rear corners. Something very fine and sharp by the looks of them.

I store mine flat, up in the rafters of my shed these days. I can see the floors possibly splitting when folded or rolled up once they reach a certain age, as the PVC gradually gets a little less flexible.

Simon

Mytac · 02 May 2017, 19:10

Thanks for all of the replies guys, sorry for replying so late !!

Fenlander · 02 May 2017, 20:08

Did you manage to get it sorted?

Mytac · 02 May 2017, 20:17

No, I didnt, I made do last season and have just inflated again today, and now realise I have a small hole again that needs a repair. I will try and see if I can do it myself, but the floor has had a few repairs over the years with the previous owner, it is not in the best of shape. The rest of the boat is looking really good and my 13 yr old has just done his RYA Power Boat Lv 2 so we are keen to get out on her. Just needs a bit of TLC I think to get her back up again. I wish I knew someone locally who could take a look for me, but I will see what I can do in the coming days.

Also need 2 replacements for the floor straps to go into,, need to course them too now,... lol.. Worth the effort though, a great little boat..

Max... · 03 May 2017, 09:20

Well, what happened to the floor, did you fix it??

Mytac · 03 May 2017, 09:38

not yet Max, will be looking at it over the next few days, never done this before so will be a learning curve !!!

Wish me luck !!

Max... · 03 May 2017, 10:32

Apologies I replied to an older download of the page before Fen' asked the same Q.

Fenlander · 03 May 2017, 10:50

TBH I find floor repairs almost easier than tubes as its easier to get into the house and do on a sheet as this time of year is too cold outside really for SIB glue. I found it no harder to get a patch to seal on the HP floor than LP tubes.

Good prep and following gluing procedure were key to a good result.

Mytac · 03 May 2017, 11:56

So,, I fell at the first hurdle,, Does anyone know what the floor of the Bombard Aerotec 380 is made from? Apparently there are different types of adhesive,, Any tips would be appreciated.

Fenlander · 03 May 2017, 12:16

Yep it's PVC so you need some PVC material and PVC two part glue. Also you need a cleaner/degreaser. I use Acetone.

Max... · 03 May 2017, 12:37

Plus as Fenlander says the right atmosphere - dank, cold, wet in the UK now and useless for this sort of repair unless in a warm, dry room.

Fenlander · 03 May 2017, 12:45

Yes and something to be wary of in a house... the warm air can carry levels of moisture too high for the best quality glue joint. You are better off doing it in a room that's been shut away from kitchen/bathroom moisture and people breathing!