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I just picked up an old Bombard AX2 that someone gave me.... I think 1989 model..... it is a small roll up inflatable and looks like pretty decent quality.... It has a small leak on the side and the transom has separated from the tubes.... before I patch and reglue the transom can someone tell...
I bought a used Zodiac Zoom 310 with the clear plexiglas or Lexan (?) see-through hull. It developed a crack that I patched with expoxy and it was good for a couple years. This weekend my foot went through the center of the hull. The boat is in great shape except for this.
Can I just fiberglass...
I just purchased a used 18hp Nissan (18e) outboard motor for my Zodiac. I use it in salt water. When cleaning up I install a pair of those square rubber flushing device to a garden hose but I can't get water to flow unless I reach down by the prop and apply pressure to the device to force water...
Last time I was scooting around in some kelp and didn't realize the prop got wound up in some. Afterwards the clutch didn't want to engage so had to row a few hundred yards. Got home and put it in a barrel and seems to work ok but doesn't sound the same.
Any ideas if this is an easy fix or if...
I was given a nice "95" Fastroller. The air floor must have been over inflated and is separated in the center so it is unusable. A replacement is over $1,200.00 no way. Can I lay a sheet of marine plywood after just a little air in the air floor? Does anyone see a problem with this. Boat came...