what is the right psi for zodiac futura mark1

[mamoka]

Hi. I have a 1996 zodiac futura mark1. how many psi it should be inflated & witch section should be inflated first. thanks.

 

[likalar]

Re: what is the right psi for zodiac futura mark1

I used to aim for 3 or 4 lbs. As the boat heats in the sun or cools in the evening, you'll probably adjust accordingly. The tubes should feel firm and harder than one might think is normal. "drum tight" is a term I heard years ago. When you sit on the tube, it should deflect just a small amount.
Filling the tubes is a process. Start with any one of them, and fill until it has nearly the proper shape, then move to the other tubes and do the same. Repeat the process until all the tubes are firm. This process results in all the chambers sharing equal pressure, and the hidden, airtight chamber dividers retain the proper, natural shape. If you filled just one chamber completely, the boat's chambers would be unable to "spread the load" in the event of a minor leak or temperature adjustment, and the boat may be slightly misshaped.
I'm sure there are better methods, but this has worked well for me.
Larry

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: what is the right psi for zodiac futura mark1

Once sib is on water and sitting for some minutes, top all tubes and keel to 3.0 PSI with gauge if you have one available.

Happy Boating

 

[Peter_C]

Re: what is the right psi for zodiac futura mark1

It should say right on the transom what pressure to fill it to. 3 psi for the tubes, and the keel should be 3.5 psi. If you don't already have a gauge you have to get one. You can't guess what the pressure is at, as it doesn't work. If you have the pointy end cones they should not fold when applying pressure.

I fill the tubes pretty much as even as possible for the main tubes.