Zodiac Inflateable Issues
 

I have a 10 foot Zodiac and I have 2 problems I need resolved. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

While in the dinghy mounts on a river trip had a small puncture in one of
the tube and some water go in to the tubes. I was on a long trip and I
could not get the water so I sealed the pin hole reinflated and moved to my
destination. The water in the tube is not going anywhere and even if
unsealed the pin hole undoubtedly I could not get the water out.
Is there a company (preferably near Jupiter Fl.) that handles an issue like
this?

Also, this dinghy has a inflatable floor which I hate. I see other dinghy
makers have aftermarket floorboards but I do not find them for Zodiacs. Any
users have this model?

My patience with inflatable is just about worn so soon looking at 17 whaler
or mako.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff
"Final Chance"

Zodiac Inflateable Issues
 

"Jeff Liggett" wrote in message
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The water in the tube is not going anywhere and even if
unsealed the pin hole undoubtedly I could not get the water out.

How much water are you talking about?

If it is just a small amount, I wouldn't worry about it.
If there is so much water in there that it is causing a problem then I would
suggest using a wet/dry vacuum to such as much out as you can. Rig up a
hose attachement so that you can connect the vacuum to the boat and just let
it suck for 20 minutes or so. This will work especially well on a hot day,
or if you can get the inflatable into a heated room. The low pressure from
the vacuum will cause the water to evaporate and it will be sucked out.



My patience with inflatable is just about worn so soon looking at 17
whaler
or mako.

My current dinghy is a hard bottom inflatable. I like it SO much better
than the soft bottom!

Rod McInnis