Re: Zodiac??????????????
Welcome to the forums Moosehunter! I know some about Zodiacs but there are many who know more than I do so I'll put my 2 cents in and others can add to that.<br /><br />They are quite puncture resistant. They can take a hard hit on most rocks. They won't offer any competition to your hunting knife though. However, they do have multiple tubes. Even if you fully deflate one you are usually fine and can stay afloat and get back to shore. <br /><br />They do hold a lot of weight and thus they are good for hunting. That said, make sure the 12' is enough for what you plan to do. <br /><br />The tubes do take up a lot of room but being on the sides they do make for a highly stable boat.<br /><br />From what I have seen the necessary depth depends on what kind of engine you are running. You can run in very shallow water as long as your outboard setup is up for the task. I recommend an extra prop if you are running in really shallow water. Bring an oar or two as backup as they can help manuever in small water.<br /><br />The other concern is the transom. You don't want to hit the transom or the outboard very hard on any rocks. The Zodiacs do have strong transoms but rivers can be very powerful and must be treated with respect.<br /><br />A dry bag with flotation is a good idea for firearms and other equipment you don't want to get wet. You might never need it but they sure are handy when things go wrong.<br /><br />Good luck and welcome to iboats!
