Inflatable Boat

[Brian Suhl]

Been looking for a new or late model Zodiac or similar. Friend has a Zodiac 420 DL that is 14' and I would like one of those or the 380 DL that is a foor shorter. These re RIBs with steering wheels and want a 4 stroke outboard. Found one in southern Indiana, 8 hours away but it is a still new '04 and they want $18,500 with a trailer. Geeeeez, it is a rubber boat! Do any of you know of a dealer that might stock these things within a 300 mile radius of Chicago? Maybe the '04 is a decent deal, I have nothing to compare it to. It is a Zodiac 420DL 14ft. with a 50 hp Yamaha 4 stroke and a trailer. Still new on the show floor. They said that is the price and don't bother to offer less.

 

[Capt. Bill1]

Tricked out inflatables like that are not cheap. But that seems a bit high. Take a look on yachtworld.com do a search under "tenders".

They have a 2000 Zodiac 420DL listed: http://tinyurl.com/3bdwlo

 

[glenncal1]

Brian-used inflatables do hit the market, but if they are a deal they go fast. As you have seen a new one is $$$. Try all the usual used boat sources and don't forget Craigslist, I found a 1995 11' Apex Rib with a 20hp Johnson in good shape with a trailer for $1300 on Craigslist. Be ready to move if something comes up.

 

[TrueBlue]

I'm puzzeled as to why you're searching for a 13 ft. tender w/50hp - for a 30 ft. express.

 

[Brian Suhl]

TrueBlue, have not figured out how to change my profile, we are now in a Silverton Convertible. I have a 16' Searay Laguna that we tow along now on some trips but when we go north this summer we will lock through 26 times. An inflatable boat is easier as you can just pull it up short on the side opposite the lock wall and let it hang till you are clear of the lock. With the fiberglass boat you have to tie front and back while setting fenders. The Laguna is also much heavier to tow and our trip will be 700 miles. I also want to get away from that smelly old rough running 14 year old Merc two stroke mosquito killer.