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Springer 08-09-2011 05:26 AM

Zodiac dealers
 
Can anyone point me in the direction of who sells Zodiac inflatables in central Alberta ..decided to go with one instead of a 2 person pontoon boat. Looking new or used in 14 ft.
Thanks

jungleboy 08-09-2011 07:52 AM

Riverside Yamaha in St Albert is the only Zodiac dealer I am aware of .

finsnfeathers 08-09-2011 11:59 AM

i got mine from the calgary office:
http://www.zebecboats.com/

camshaft 08-09-2011 12:15 PM

Costco.ca is prob ur cheapest for a zodiac if ur set on that. Lots of comparable inflatables for half the cost though

Free delivery with Costco and great warranty too. With summer coming to an end I wud suspect they wud be clearance pricing them soon.
Good luck

1bluZebec 08-09-2011 05:41 PM

Go with a zebec

sheephunter 08-09-2011 06:06 PM

Ya, don't overlook Zebec. They are located in Edmonton and Calgary. I'm really impressed with mine.

Rumtan 08-09-2011 06:51 PM

I also own a zebec and am very happy with it......since 2000 and no problems yet (knock on wood).

camshaft 08-09-2011 09:04 PM

Or buy a seamax for 1/2 the cost of a zebec.

Springer 08-09-2011 11:57 PM

Being a newbie to an inflatable like this i never heard of Zebec. I will have to go to Calgary or edmonton on Saturday and check them out.

The help is greatly appreciated !! Thanks Ya'all.

Jayson 08-10-2011 01:41 AM

The first time into this site, feel helpful to me, so I know a lot about fishing knowledge. I really appreciate.

sheephunter 08-10-2011 10:13 AM

You might find this helpful Springer

Selecting an Inflatable video

newguy 08-10-2011 11:26 AM

we bought an 11' Auquamarine inflatable. they are in vancouver. not a canadian made product though. it's only 2 years old and it's been put to the test and has never let us down. we push it with a small mercury and it's a blast!!

32-40win 08-10-2011 12:05 PM

There was (is unless they moved) a Zodiac dealer on the block south of Hooter's on Macleod Tr, it is on the block east of Macleod tr. in a little two story mall you can't see from Macleod. Believe he had Metzeler's , too

1bluZebec 08-10-2011 08:51 PM

That was Ron in the YouTube video from the Edmonton show. I love mine which I have used all weekend almost every weekend since the ice melted for two years now. Never a problem. The choice of wood aluminum and plastic is nice to. I even left it out in the snow and cold all winter. The most stable,reliable,roomy,well equiped boats for the money. You can also fit the whole boat in the trunk of a small car trunk if you don't have a truck. Now I need a 15hp motor.

billie 08-10-2011 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bluZebec (Post 1041551)
Now I need a 15hp motor.

Check out your specs, 15HP and 20HP are usually the same weight but price is only fractionally more. Don't exceed your rating though.

And X2 on Seamax. Price is right and I can replace it and still be ahead of a Zebec or Zodiac. Not to take away from them as great boats, just a perspective.

1bluZebec 08-10-2011 10:03 PM

Yeah it's rated for 25 max just don't want to spend that much on a motor. I'll be getting a minn Kota instead. Better for the eviroment and the wallet and alot easier to transport.

billie 08-10-2011 10:25 PM

I hear ya, it is simply a safety factor for me and ms bil. If you have to get off the lake in a hurry.....

FWIW, my 55# thrust pulls about 5.5kM flat out (level 5), 1,5kM on level 1 (12.5' Seamax).

TreeGuy 08-10-2011 11:29 PM

Another vote for Zebec here. :)






Ace 08-11-2011 07:45 AM

I got a Saturn from Gerry. He's in Edmonton.

http://kaygeeinflatableboats.com/

I think he's a distributor for Seamax now, but they are similar.

I have a 20 HP on my 15' and runs sweet.

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Ace

Fenix_84 08-11-2011 09:16 AM

Saturn, Seamax, Zebec, Zodiac... They are all more or less the same. You'll be happy with any of those choices, probably a little happier if you save some money in the process.

Bolete 08-11-2011 02:59 PM

Costco online caries some Zodiacs.

jungleboy 08-11-2011 09:57 PM

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Well I bought a seamax 12ft from kaygee boat tonight for 1000 bucks and I set it up in my back yard ....so far so good:sHa_shakeshout:

1bluZebec 08-13-2011 07:52 AM

Inflatables are awesome. I'm headed out in mine again today herein a few hours. Nice boat by the way. You will love it there great, way better than a small aluminum. Cheers

FishingFrenzy 08-13-2011 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1bluZebec (Post 1044144)
Inflatables are awesome. I'm headed out in mine again today herein a few hours. Nice boat by the way. You will love it there great, way better than a small aluminum. Cheers

Why way better than a small aluminum...?

1bluZebec 08-13-2011 10:57 AM

Cause for starters they won't flip over whentwo people are on one side trying to bring in a fish, scary in a small aluminum. Second they are way new comfortable to sit on, I can completely sprawl out laying down on the floor and sleep if need be. Thirdly,they don't need alot of space to haul or store them. Fourth, they don't need a trailer. Lots of reasons. They look way better too. The only advantage I would give to the aluminum is puncture resistance. Lol but I just watch where I'm going so really don't worry too much unless I am whitewater rafting it or in the nsr lol. Anyway each to there own. ;)

antlercarver 08-13-2011 11:10 AM

boat
 
Had my 14 ft in for minor repair at zebec Edmonton and was told that by the serial number mine was made in 1979. We use it 6-8 times every year.

fishmania 08-13-2011 12:31 PM

I bought a Zodiac last year after looking at all the options and a lot of research and I have to say the Zodiac and Zebec are of better quality than some of the off brands Seamax,Saturn etc.If you look closely their is a big difference in the quality of workmanship with the Zodiac and Zebec inflatables but you do pay for it
Will it last any longer?Time will tell

camshaft 08-13-2011 05:03 PM

Depends on the zodiac series. Their entry levels ie zoom are garbage. Only their high ends are even made in france anymore.

Zebec is very generic Korean made. U think they are better do to the extreme price they charge. Look at the material brand, thickness ect.

I'm not saying zebec is bad. I'd take one over a entry zodiac any day. But a non zebec quality inflatable can be had for close to half the cost.

fishmania 08-13-2011 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by camshaft (Post 1044488)
Depends on the zodiac series. Their entry levels ie zoom are garbage. Only their high ends are even made in france anymore.

Zebec is very generic Korean made. U think they are better do to the extreme price they charge. Look at the material brand, thickness ect.

I'm not saying zebec is bad. I'd take one over a entry zodiac any day. But a non zebec quality inflatable can be had for close to half the cost.


You are correct
I purchased a Cadet Series Zodiac made in France
And they are superior build quality

Spidey 08-13-2011 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jungleboy (Post 1043002)
Well I bought a seamax 12ft from kaygee boat tonight for 1000 bucks and I set it up in my back yard ....so far so good:sHa_shakeshout:

Hey jungleboy, do you mind providing the make and model of your new boat? That's about exactly what I'm looking for but I didn't see that one on their website. Also, what HP is it rated for?

Thanks!


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