I have a Zodiac Mark I Classic inflatable with hard-wood floor inserts for sale.
The Good news is that all the tubes hold air just fine, the boat has plenty of space, being over 12′ long, and is VERY stable (you can stand all day in it.). I used it for fishing with two people with a 46 lb trolling motor and it would get up and move just fine, with enough room to put two comfortable folding camp-style chairs in it… it also has a rubberized bottom that inflates to be a full V-shaped Keel, and as my cousin and I can tell you after trying to use a 20 lb trolling motor on it in some wind 2 weekends ago, it holds up just fine against some VERY sharp rocks. (I now use the 46 lb and it’s MUCH better, although the 20lb worked just fine most of the time… just not when the wind is >15-20 mph) Boat comes with a clear title, as well as a hand pump that both inflates and deflates it, an extra replacement valve (only 10 bucks online, but REALLY nice to have on hand, since the closest place that has them is in Vernon Hills), and bags for both the floorboards and boat itself. Also, the great thing about this boat is that it’s small enough to fit in the trunk of a 2-door coupe… so if you’re like me and don’t have room for a trailer and don’t drive a truck, you can deflate it and just pack it right up. Setup is around 15-20 minutes and is fairly easy for even the most non-mechanically-minded of people.
The bad news? It has a leak where the transom is attached to the floor. It isn’t the biggest, and I actually have both an Avon boats patch kit and some of the actual Zodiac glue to fix it, but just haven’t taken the time, because I’ve just been using waterproof duct tape (Nashua brand at Home Depot for marine use) to simply tape up the problem spots before each outing. After about 4 hours, you might get a little water in the back, but I’m sure if someone were to use the glue correctly, they could fix it, as you can see where the water comes in very easily by pushing down on the boat sans floors before putting it in a lake. The problem is also slightly less when you weigh down the front of the boat, as it keeps most of the problem area out of the water. (I encountered more problems when it was just me in the back, as all the weight was toward the rear… keep in mind I’m also 6’5″ and 270 lbs… lol.)
Keep in mind that Zodiacs are made to be used on much heavier waters… if you put a 10 hp gas engine on this thing, I’m sure you could have some fun on lake Michigan; the guy I bought it from claims he did used to take it out for some near-shore salmon fishing, just trolling along in the Waukegan area, though I have no gas outboard and wouldn’t try it with my trolling motors… if you’re looking for a cheap way to get out on some lakes and don’t mind putting in a little effort with some glue, this really is a great buy, as they usually go for 3-4k +. (Just look at the other used Zodiacs on here…)
385 obo, call 630.781.1605 and come check it out.
by gunner
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