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Zodiac: From Flying Machines to RIBs

Zodiac has a unique history rooted in inflatable airships, dating to 1879 when a Frenchman made a maiden balloon flight that changed the course of his life forever. Maurice Mallet in 1896 found- ed the company that later became Zodi- ac.

Today, Zodiac is one of the world's premier manufacturers of inflatable and rigid inflatable boats. The company's

RIB line includes the Yachtline 1 RIB,

Yachtline 2 Deluxe and ProJet series.

The Yachtline 1 buoyancy tubes look great in white and serve to protect a yacht from damage when it is moored alongside. Using a moderate V-hull, planing is quick and easy, even when fully loaded. The YL2 range is a com- fortable, well equipped tender. Designed to be craned aboard, they have a com- pact profile ensuring a minimum of inconvenience when stored. The ProJet 350 offers both the security of a semi- rigid and the verve of a jet. The inflat- able tube guarantees floatation and sta- bility. The Yamaha 83 HP jet engine takes full advantage of the rigid hull. Its light weight, 250 Kg., means it can be handled by a crane.

All Zodiac boats have a number of sig- nature features, including: Thermobond- ing, a robotized hot assembly technique originating from the aeronautical indus- try; Strongan Duotex, a high perfor- mance fabric, exclusive to Zodiac,

Strongan is a third generation plastomer which bonds impervious inner and outer layers to a dense polyester support cloth;

Internal bulkhead, totally sealing one compartment from the other, its conical floating shape equalizes the pressure between them; Towing rings, oversized, stainless steel, towing rings capable of handling pulling forces of up to 1/2 ton;

Semi-recessed valve, patented by Zodi- ac, this system provides for quick infla- tion/deflation, allows easy adjustment of the pressure, is doubly airtight and well protected against sand and other debris; and Inflatable keel. Patented by Zodiac, this additional air chamber situated between the floor and the bottom creates a hull shape giving secure, comfortable handling characteristics.

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The Lap of Luxury

Florida-based Novurania manufactures an extensive array of boat, which more than adequately serve the diversity of yacht owners the world over. The company prides itself on top quality, and credits its laminating process — a five-ply hypalon fabric — for providing unsurpassed structural integrity. Its deep-vee hull helps to cut through the water with impressive speed; its distinctive bow flare deflects spray and widens deck space; and the wide inflatable collar helps provides a stable ride. The company's Equator Series of boats includes seven models, including the new Equator 730, a 26-ft. (7.9 m) luxury tender able to carry 13 people. The new boat offers a long list of standard equipment, and is available in I/O diesel, I/O gas or OB engines. A matching pair has already been delivered to the 183-ft. (55.7 m) Barbara Jean.

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