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    Cleaning PVC tubes

    What would be a good cleaner/soap to use on my PVC Zodiac for general cleaning? Thanks.
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    Water in Zodiac Pro II 470

    Re: Water in Zodiac Pro II 470 At the back of the boat, there is no real "inside" of the tube. The fiberglass hull rises up so that the inside of the boat is hard. The tubes are held on at the back by the runner in the slot and a fabric tab that is screwed to the top of the transom. This is a...
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    Water in Zodiac Pro II 470

    Re: Water in Zodiac Pro II 470 This picture shows the inside of the boat. There is the drain into the hull and the self bailer. This picture shows the back of the transom with the drain from the inside of the hull and the self bailer outlet. This picture shows the slot that holds the tube...
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    Water in Zodiac Pro II 470

    Today I took my Pro II 470 out for the first time. Everything worked well and we had a nice day out. The boat was in the water for about 6 hours and we went about 30 miles, everything from no wake speeds to flat out. At the end of the day when I hauled the boat out on the trailer, I opened the...
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    Yamaha gauges

    I boat a boat that has a 2006 Yamaha F40 engine and the digital multifunction tachometer and speedometer gauges. The basic operation of the tachometer is described in the online version of the owners manual. However, the speedometer is not mentioned. Does anyone know where I can get more...
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    Zodiac Pro II 470 valve

    Re: Zodiac Pro II 470 valve FYI. Seeing how the Zodiac adapter is just a piece of tube (US$13.00). I went to Home Depot and got a piece of 7/8" O.D. vinyl tube (10ft/US$8.00). Works perfectly. As a special deal to forum members I will gladly sell you the adapter I developed. US$10 each. I have...
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    Zodiac Pro II 470 valve

    Re: Zodiac Pro II 470 valve Pictures of the valve on my boat, my pump, and the end of the pump hose. Thanks.
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    Zodiac Pro II 470 valve

    I have a Zodiac Pro II 470 (new tubes made in 2010). The valves on these tubes are black with a grey insert which has a green button (push in on the button to deflate). My foot pump came with a lot of fittings, but does not have one for this type valve. Does this valve have a particular name...
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    Wiring a RIB

    I have a Zodiac Pro II 470 RIB. It used to have a dual nav light on the front of the console. I got a new console and have to come up with new lights. I was thinking of putting a post light in the bow. This boat does not have a bow compartment built into the hull, so I'll have to come up with a...
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    anchor for RIB

    I need a recommendation for an anchor for a Zodiac 470 RIB. I really don't intend to use it much, but probably should have one just in case. This anchor will probably be Danforth style so that it can lie fairly flat in a compartment. I just don't know how big (weight) it should be. I usually...
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    finishing plywood

    I have a Zodiac RIB. There are two things I want to do with this boat. One is build a storage locker under the front seat. The seat has a open steel frame and the locker will attach to this. I'll likely use ~1/4" ply to build some sort of box shape. Since the seat doesn't lift up, I'll put a...
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    Zodiac Pro II 470 w/40hp 4-stroke

    I found a Zodiac Pro II 470 for a reasonable price. It comes with a 40hp Yamaha 4-stroke. The hull is a '98, the motor is a '06 and the tubes are (will be) new (PVC). This boat is also having the console and seat replaced. Since it is all being replaced, I would have the option of changing the...
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    1994 Bayliner Classis 2452

    I found two 1994 Bayliner Classics for sale (web search). These seem like nice sized boats. They sleep 4 and have a toilet (separate compartment) and kitchenette. One is listed at $9500 and one at $7500. The one for $9500 includes a trailer. Not sure about the other one. The $7500 one is...
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    Cold weather and merc outboard

    I have a question about using my boat in the fall. I have a boat with a Merc outboard that is stored outside on a trailer. Around here in the fall there can be overnight freezes but with reasonable days. If I want to keep using the boat on the nice days, what do I need to do to the engine to...
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    Zodiac tube manufacture date

    Regarding Zodiac RIB boats. It is possible to change the tubes on the hull. While the hull has a number on it that tells the date of manufacture, is there a similar number (or code) on the tubes that tells you when the tubes themselves were manufactured? You could have a boat where the tubes...
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    2002 Zodiac w/engine

    I have found a 2002 Zodiac YL 420 DL with a 2004 50hp Merc oil injected 2-stroke and trailer. The engine only has about 50 hours on it The guy wants $7K. Does anyone have any idea about the durability of this brand of boat? I know Zodiacs are supposed to be THE inflatable boat. I don't know...
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    2004 Glastron SX 170

    I found a 2004 GLASTRON SX 170, 90HP Yamaha MOTOR, EZ LOADER TRAILER for $8100. NADA says low retail is ~$9100. What's the general consensus on this boat? If I go look at it, anything I should keep an eye out for? Anyone know the ~towing weight of this setup? I have a Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 to...
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    92 Force 70

    I'm considering (maybe) a boat with a Force 70 (haven't looked at it yet). Just a simple question, is a 92 Force 70Hp likely to be a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke? If a 2 stroke is it oil injected or gas/oil mix? Thanks.
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    92 Bayliner 1700 capri Force 70

    I found a 92 Bayliner 1700 capri with a Force 70 and a trailer. The guy wants $1800 for it. He admits that he has had some trouble getting the engine to run this year. Said it worked fine last year. He seems to think that if it can be run for awhile it will sort itself out (get rid of the gum)...
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