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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 December 2013, 01:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By S4Simon
The transom rebuild is not that difficult. Even...

The transom rebuild is not that difficult. Even easier due to your Zodiac has the more modern PVC caps holding the transom together. The craft is also PVC. I did a transom repair a couple of weeks...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 December 2013, 00:38
Replies: 15
Views: 6,161
Posted By S4Simon
The best product available in Australia is: 303...

The best product available in Australia is: 303 Aerospace Protectant. It's a UV Protectant that does not contain silicone (most important). We use to use it on all boats whether PVC or Hypalon.
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 December 2013, 23:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By S4Simon
Baffle repairs are high cost repairs - be...

Baffle repairs are high cost repairs - be prepared.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 December 2013, 23:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By S4Simon
Just for interest sake this Zodiac is a 2002...

Just for interest sake this Zodiac is a 2002 model (3.4M) and should sell for around the equivalent of 350-450 pounds.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 December 2013, 23:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By S4Simon
The owner used original Zodiac floorboards as...

The owner used original Zodiac floorboards as templates and also purchased a couple of zodiac Aluminium side stringers to lock the floor into position. In the end his floor exactly replicated the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 December 2013, 21:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,767
Posted By S4Simon
No. Basically. No. Better off removing the...

No. Basically. No.

Better off removing the air floor and then installing a wooden or ally floor.

I'm selling a Zodiac boat today that's had the air floor removed (Model CFR340) and a wooden...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 October 2013, 22:29
Replies: 4
Views: 4,061
Posted By S4Simon
The last two digits of the serial number on the...

The last two digits of the serial number on the transom will be the year of manufacture.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 October 2013, 00:05
Replies: 4
Views: 4,061
Posted By S4Simon
If its been looked after you'll get a good 15...

If its been looked after you'll get a good 15 years out of a Zodiac. Boats that live out in the Aussie sun will die pretty quickly. Just make sure that when its packed away in a shed, keep it off...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 September 2013, 23:25
Replies: 25
Views: 15,600
Posted By S4Simon
Here's a pic of the tool for reference. ...

Here's a pic of the tool for reference.

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_572753_0_bfee51c3d0e1a07299f1e5d659db80f3.jpg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 September 2013, 23:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,116
Posted By S4Simon
Not sure how they configure their serial numbers....

Not sure how they configure their serial numbers. It's either a 2008 or 2010 model.

There's also a possible leak in the starboard chamber. Something to look out for if purchasing.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2013, 09:33
Replies: 7
Views: 9,481
Posted By S4Simon
Day 3 - Seat tabs on. Easy job. ...

Day 3 - Seat tabs on. Easy job.

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_568153_0_4680ec4be181b066181e542e95c3473a.jpg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2013, 09:21
Replies: 7
Views: 9,481
Posted By S4Simon
Part time cash job. Large jobs like this are...

Part time cash job. Large jobs like this are very time consuming and would cost a fair bit from a repair shop.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2013, 04:39
Replies: 7
Views: 9,481
Posted By S4Simon
Day 2. Bonded lower surface. No dramas. ...

Day 2. Bonded lower surface. No dramas.

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_568129_0_3a3a0aa35db2c0bd1a5296070c071cef.jpg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 September 2013, 00:09
Replies: 7
Views: 9,481
Posted By S4Simon
In this instance this boat is a tender to a large...

In this instance this boat is a tender to a large Riviera cruiser, so cost isn't a concern.

To give you an idea of costings though. New Hypalon tubes $2200, Removal and prepping of hull $150. ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 September 2013, 07:16
Replies: 7
Views: 9,481
Posted By S4Simon
End of day one. Lower trim applied to the...

End of day one. Lower trim applied to the fibreglass using a heat activated adhesive.

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_567776_0_a83b83bcfb8307438da2c6fc04c94cfa.jpg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 September 2013, 01:45
Replies: 7
Views: 9,481
Posted By S4Simon
Next Job - Installing new Hypalon Tubes onto Fibreglass hull

This will keep me busy over the weekend.

I'll add pics and general writeup guide as I go.

Old tubes have been removed and new tubes ready to go (pictured below). Customer also wants seat tabs...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 September 2013, 00:06
Replies: 11
Views: 4,041
Posted By S4Simon
Re: the valve. If the air is coming from under...

Re: the valve. If the air is coming from under the collar then it looks as though the adhesive holding the valve in has had it. Which would mean removing the valve completely, cleaning the affected...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 September 2013, 00:00
Replies: 11
Views: 4,041
Posted By S4Simon
The best solution for the patch is to remove the...

The best solution for the patch is to remove the old patch and clean and apply a new patch. If you attempt to try and solve the problem by applying more adhesive or a new patch over the top this...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 September 2013, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,028
Posted By S4Simon
Pics would help.

Pics would help.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2013, 04:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,207
Posted By S4Simon
Here's some pages from the 2007 Zodiac Brochure -...

Here's some pages from the 2007 Zodiac Brochure - FYI.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2013, 23:07
Replies: 4
Views: 2,207
Posted By S4Simon
Ditto here. Can't find any old brochures on the...

Ditto here. Can't find any old brochures on the Cadet 340LR.


Some Online specs:

Beam

5 ft 11 in

Dry Weight
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 August 2013, 00:51
Replies: 4
Views: 7,621
Posted By S4Simon
The Bravo pumps are not designed to operate for...

The Bravo pumps are not designed to operate for long periods. The part that fails is the plastic turbine fan. This gets hot and expands and then starts hitting the edges and subsequently fails. ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 August 2013, 23:36
Replies: 21
Views: 6,309
Posted By S4Simon
Egggxcellent. Another happy customer. ...

Egggxcellent.

Another happy customer.

Probably saved yourself around 50 quid.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2013, 23:12
Replies: 21
Views: 6,309
Posted By S4Simon
You can use square patches as long as the corners...

You can use square patches as long as the corners are rounded. Otherwise that's where they can get caught and start to peel away over time.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 August 2013, 23:52
Replies: 21
Views: 6,309
Posted By S4Simon
Okay for this tricky repair I would apply a small...

Okay for this tricky repair I would apply a small amount of VLP to the affected area (covering a 10mm area - the hole and surrounds) Apply 2 coats - waiting 30 minutes between each coat. this...
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