Zodiac Mk II Wood Floor assembly

Taco101 · 04 August 2015, 04:38

I just got a 1978 Zodiac Mk II (Type 2259) with wooden floor. I followed the instructions in the manual that I found on this forum. But the Fixed thrust board is now cocked up in the front at an angle, not flat. Is there a trick to getting the floor in?

Fenlander · 04 August 2015, 08:53

A picture would help. You haven't managed to get any of the boards in the wrong way up. Do any boards look like replacements?

office888 · 04 August 2015, 15:53

Is your thrustboard coming unglued?

Taco101 · 04 August 2015, 21:34

I'll post a picture when I get home tonight.

Taco101 · 06 August 2015, 00:23

I believe the board are original.

office888 · 06 August 2015, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco101

I believe the board are original.

Yep. Patch tore. It'll need to be replaced... I would advise doing so with some heavyweight 1670 or 1880 dtex hypalon.

The procedure is a major PITA.

The floor has to be partially unglued.

I think you're supposed to put the bow board in first to help prevent that?

Taco101 · 06 August 2015, 02:28

Any pics of what its supposed to look like?

Projectile · 06 August 2015, 18:49

The thrust board never lies flat. It always angles up toward the bow, but not a THAT much.

Fenlander · 06 August 2015, 19:15

Sorry it's small but here is our 1972 Mk.1 with the thrust board shown... angled up as said above but not tearing away on the support patches.

Taco101 · 07 August 2015, 01:12

Thanks, much. Ordering some hypalon and adhesive today.