Hi all
need advice as to what people regard is the best tender.
We had an old hypalon Avon which, unfortunately, we sold with our old mono.
Now, after only 2 yrs, our Aquapro Reef has all of a sudden delaminated everywhere...heap of c..p!! The only thing holding it together is some rope holding the transom in place.
Still looking at inflatable, but maybe RIB this time.
Any advice???
Thanks Cisco for the info.
Will go and have a look at some Zodiacs, but for now I think I'll have to start using my late Dad's Stessl tinny that I inherited along with his Triton 721 mono.
Know of anyone who may be interested in buying a yacht like this?? I love her and grew up sailing on her, but she's too small for my mob.
Cheerio
Trace
Hi Trace
My 2 bobs worth... Cisco reccomends the Zodiac and I'll back him here, I misuse my Zodiac everyday and it never lets me down, I leave it out in the sun everyday which is the best way for delamination to start and i dont have any delam at all. The inflatable concept is great - lightweight,Bouyant, not as "tippy" as tinny's and they dont scratch your boat when tied up at the back. They do have mortal enemies though- Oysters on wharf pylons, small sharp rocks, crocodiles and the sun. If you get a RIB make sure its Hypalon and not PVC , Better glue!
Thanks for the info about the Zodiacs.
Tell me?? Is there an upmarket and downmarket range?? Had a quick look at marinesafe here in qld and wonder whether their 'zoom' specials are inferior to the others??
Hi,
Again I can vouch for Zodiac. We have a 340 Yacht Line (3.4m) with an Aluminium bottom and it's been fantastic. Its about 8 years old and the tubes and hull are all still in fantastic condition. Can take up to a 25hp and went like the clappers. The only thing I would say is the white paint on the Aluminium has started to peel but thats all. With a clean it could look brand new. Highly Recommend an Alumium bottom with a false floor in it. Lighter and cleaner....
Hi all
thanks for the advice, especially Cisco.
Will make a trip over town to marinesafe and have a chat.
I guess put the money into a decent product and it will look after you better than c..p.
hooroo
trace
