First Zodiac = First Problem...HELP!!!

[D_Wilson]

Hi all,

I bought my "dream boat" last Saturday, 6/2/07. I bought a Zodiac Futura MK II C HD. It was a one owner boat used as a tender for a sailboat. She has a 40 HP 2-stroke Yamaha on her and she absolutely flies! I live on a small lake in Ontario and I plan on keeping her in the water. I notice (visibly notice) a leak coming from the bottom right at the transom. The water is coming up between the transom and back of the aluminum floor right at the right main tube. I see there are all kinds of seams there. I'm assuming there is a leaking seam. It allows about an inch of water a day in the back of the boat. This is easy to deal with as I just take the plugs and take her out for a short trip to self-bail. But I would like to plug the leaks. Is there a seam sealer I can use without totally redoing the seams? Is this something I can attempt or should I cart her to the nearest dealer? I appreciate any help here. I am brand new to Zodiacs, but really love the concept...they are perfect for my needs.

Regards,

Dave

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: First Zodiac = First Problem...HELP!!!

Well all Zodiac's have a warrantee of 5 years, so if its not yet 5 years old take it to the dealer, Zodiac weld their tubes so it's not suppose to leak ..... otherwise, you get a glue called "PVC WELD" made by bostik, it is great for patching a inflatable .... the way to do it, is exactly how you would patch a bicycle tyre ......

 

[D_Wilson]

Re: First Zodiac = First Problem...HELP!!!

Unfortunately this is a 1998. I guess the first thing to do is pinpoint the leak. If it's right on a seam would you recommend not adding any extra material to the seam?

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: First Zodiac = First Problem...HELP!!!

oops .... yes, when patching you must always use extra material for a patch ..... it is best to use the same material as what the boat is made from .... then cut a big round circle (never smaller than 3 inches in diameter) out of the extra material ...... and follow the instruction on the "PCV weld" tube .....

 

[D_Wilson]

Re: First Zodiac = First Problem...HELP!!!

I took the boat to Owen Sound Marina in Ontario. I was charged two hours labour and $12 glue cost, but they did not fix the water leak. I have been advised to take it to Toronto for a full transom overhaul. I guess it's major dollars.