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Inflatable boat and inflatable kayak tubes, sponsons
Author: P. Chevrier
March 30, 2004
Website:
http://www.allinflatables.com
Inflatable boat and inflatable
kayak tubes, sponsons
Zodiac's
inflatable boat tube creative
genius has led it to patent a great many of its products, accessories and
exclusive models. For this reason, their brand has been chosen as our
demonstration unit for this section.
As the world's leading manufacturer of inflatable boats, Zodiac originated
many of the major concepts that have led to modern development of the
inflatable like the inflatable keel, the Futura hull, the H2P inflated floor
and the Ribster. Paralleling this, it has patented many of its original
technical features: ie. the removable tube and adjustable oarlocks. These
assembly methods for accessories (hand rail, stoppers) and advanced industrial
technology are best illustrated by the way the transom is welded to the
inflatable structure.
Because it belongs to a dynamic international industrial conglomerate. Zodiac
has the technological ability to constantly develop new techniques using the
latest high tech materials. For you, this is a guarantee that the boat you
have chosen is better designed, better equipped, more efficient; a real asset!
Winning
features, identifying signs
Inflatable keel,
partially recessed valves. full length floorboard are the signs of a real
Zodiac, the world leader, whose major characteristics have often been copied.
Inflatable
Keel
Patented by Zodiac,
this additional air chamber situated between the floor and the bottom
creates a hull shape giving secure, comfortable handling characteristics. |
Towing
Rings
Oversized, stainless steel, towing rings capable
of withstanding pulling forces of up to 1/2 ton, they are correctly
positioned for efficient towing using a "V" system. |
Semi-recessed
Valves
Patented by Zodiac. Provides for quick
inflation/deflation, allows easy adjustment of the pressure and is doubly
airtight. Gives a continuous pressure reading when equipped with a valve
pressure gaug |
Internal
Bulkhead
Totally sealing one compartment from the other,
its conical floating shape equalizes the pressure in the tubeset. |
Rubbing
Strakes
Protecting the boat from bumps and knocks and
the passengers from spray, Zodiac is the only manufacturer to have
perfected the fitting of rubbing strakes by a welding procedure. The
majority of Zodiac boats benefit from this system. |
Floor With Rail System
Designed for fast easy assembly and strengthened by stringers, this
aluminum framed floor features an integrated rail system, exclusive to
Zodiac, which allows the fitting of accessories and the tying down of
equipment. |
Carrying
Handles
Ergonomically designed to allow a good
comfortable grip, these handles are positioned in carefully studied places
to make carrying easier. |
Marine
Ply Transom
Carrying the weight of the motor and the large
forces and vibrations it generates, the transom is designed to cope with
extreme stresses. |
Reinforced
Cone Ends
Efficiently protect one heavily attacked zone of
the boat. |
Self-bailer
Using a non-return diaphragm system, simply remove the plug when under
way and any water in the boat is quickly drained. |
Thermobonding
Exclusive to ZODIAC, a robotized hot assembly technique originating from the aeronautical industry. Much stronger and more precise than old fashioned hand-glued methods, the resulting seams are virtually indestructible. |
Marine ply transom
Carrying the weight of the motor and the large forces and vibrations it generates, the transom is designed to cope with extreme stresses.
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Strongan™ Duotex
High
performance fabric, exclusive to ZODIAC, Strongan™ is a 3rd generation
plastomer which bonds impervious inner and outer layers to a dense polyester
support cloth. It resists cuts and abrasions and is easily repairable in the
unlikely event of a puncture. |
Floor with rail system
Designed for fast easy assembly and strengthened by stringers, this aluminium framed floor features an integrated rail system, exclusive to
Zodiac, which allows the fitting of accessories and the tying down of equipment.
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Internal bulkhead
Totally sealing one compartment from the other, its conical floating shape equalizes the pressure between them. |
Towing rings
Oversized, stainless steel, towing rings capable of handling pulling forces of up to 1/2
tonne, they are correctly positioned for efficient towing using a "V" system. |
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Efficiently protect one heavily attacked zone of the boat.
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Using a non-return diaphragm system, simply remove the plug when under way and any water in the boat is quickly evacuated. |
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Patented by ZODIAC, this system provides for quick inflation/deflation, allows easy adjustment of the pressure, is doubly airtight and well protected against sand and other debris. All this while being comfortable for passengers. When equipped with a valve cap pressure gauge you have a continuous pressure reading.
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Carrying handles
Ergonomically designed to allow a good comfortable grip, these handles are positioned in carefully studied places to make carrying easier. |
Rubbing strakes
Protecting the boat from bumps and knocks and the passengers from spray,
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Inflatable keel
This additional air chamber
situated between the floor and the bottom creates a hull shape giving secure,
comfortable handling characteristics. |
About The Author:
P. Chevrier is a successful author and publisher of several online
articles in the inflatable boat industry for
www.allinflatables.com
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