Zodaic 310s (zoom) Accessories, Tips, Tricks and Accessories

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HI all Boaters, Seen a thread some where people were looking for zodiac sib accessories but cannot seem to find it.
So I ask anyone and everyone please share locations I can get stuff like Bimini's, Rod holders, fish finders that take batteries, better performance equipment, Stability accessories or any other cool stuff I might put on an inflatable boat.
also have a Nissan rogue and thinking of building a mount in my trunk to stand the outboard.

(zoom 310s coming Friday, already have a 15hp force gamefisher and will share pics when I get back from my first ride)
if your reading this then you have an opinion. Share it :)
 

ronaldj

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Re: Zodaic 310s (zoom) Accessories, Tips, Tricks and Accessories

The battery thing with a fishfinder is a non issue. I brought a car jumper box from HF. I use it to power my electric air pump. (The first accesory you will need)
I also use it to power my fishfinder/gps combo unit and my marine radio. (A flotable marine radio.should be second on your list)
15hp seams like alot for a boat that small. You can get a top from this site. Also check out West Marine (they are pricey but have everything. They even sell rebranded zodiac boats
 

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Everything Zodiac is expensive, including accesories, most are propietary brand, Zodiac made. Sorry, not much deck available space to keep all those gadgets you intend to take along, unless liking boating overcrowded.

Happy Boating
 
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Re: Zodaic 310s (zoom) Accessories, Tips, Tricks and Accessories

Everything Zodiac is expensive, including accesories, most are propietary brand, Zodiac made. Sorry, not much deck available space to keep all those gadgets you intend to take along, unless liking boating overcrowded.

Happy Boating

all I am taking: wife, 68lb outboard, 45lb trolling motor with battery, 2 rods and tackle box, 1 beach chair and umbrella, portable marine radio, empty bucket and a cooler with beer and sandwiches
 
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total of about 600 lb of weight including my self. the boat max weight is like 1400lb
 

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Re: Zodaic 310s (zoom) Accessories, Tips, Tricks and Accessories

all I am taking: wife, 68lb outboard, 45lb trolling motor with battery, 2 rods and tackle box, 1 beach chair and umbrella, portable marine radio, empty bucket and a cooler with beer and sandwiches

You left out the 6 gallon gas tank for the outboard.
In a space saving mode. You can use the cooler for a bench seat. They make cusions that sit on top of the coolers.
You can also velcro the marine radio and fishfinder to the cooler. The cooler becomes a console and a seat
 
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Re: Zodaic 310s (zoom) Accessories, Tips, Tricks and Accessories

good idea Ronald, Thank you
 

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Re: Zodaic 310s (zoom) Accessories, Tips, Tricks and Accessories

good idea Ronald, Thank you
I have a Zodiac FR325 that I fish the chesapeake bay area with. I will take some pictures for you the next time I go out. The best thing I did so far was go from a gas engine to a propane engine. Fuel dosent go bad. Fuel tank is smaller and lighter. The engine requires less maintenance. The engine is easier to transport and store.The second best thing I did was get the car jumper box to use as a power source. I put a 12volt plug on my gps/fishfinder and I plug it into the cigeratte lighhter jack. Get a combination gps/fishfinder unit and make sure it comes with maps. For your mari.
ne radio you can put it in your pfd or attach it to your belt.
Dont forget to get an electric air pump. 10 minutes is a whole lot better than 45 minutes for setting up your boat for launch. You will also need some launch wheels or a dolly. The zodiac wheels are expensive but they dont require you to put any holes in the boat. They are also removeable.
 
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That 9.9 Lehr is pricey. I cannot afford to drop almost 4 thousand on an engine. It's so new I haven't seen any used being sold. I'm sure within 2-3 years ill buy one.
 

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Good luck with your Zodiac Zoom. Attached are three pictures of my 3 year old Zoom 310. It was garage kept in Florida every summer and had limited, light use in the winter. The boat lasted just past the 2 year waranty. Costs to repair are close to the original cost and reported that fix one problem and get two more. Zodiac's certified service facility says it is not worth fixing.

I am surprised iBoats sells these.
 

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Could be strange for just 2 years use, but due to global warming, excessive UV radiation has been reported worldwide, this can make all glued accesories, handles, seat patches, or locks and oar holders to become unglued faster. What used to stay glued for 3-5 years, now ungluing in only 2. Seems Zodiac glue is not what remotely used to be before...

The only way you can unglue fast a complete transom from lateral tubes is using a sib under inflated, with max HP engine stated for that transom while engine rocks on transom along side holders. That's why it's a must buy a Zodiac pressure gauge to avoid costly repairs and top performance.

Find amazing to read that just having a seat patch and both transom holders becoming unglued, the tech department has stated that it's not worth fixing at all. That's a boundless shamelessness crime, every single part can be reglued to new condition.

Happy Boating
 
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I agree with SeaRider, I would just reglue the parts with the best glue I can buy. but I see the front of your boat is deflated can you tell us where the hole is and what happened?? very interested in that
 
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Good luck with your Zodiac Zoom. Attached are three pictures of my 3 year old Zoom 310. It was garage kept in Florida every summer and had limited, light use in the winter. The boat lasted just past the 2 year waranty. Costs to repair are close to the original cost and reported that fix one problem and get two more. Zodiac's certified service facility says it is not worth fixing.

I am surprised iBoats sells these.

I see this was your first post but I love your pictures and that you shared your experience with the zoom.
 
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