Compared to traditional boats, an inflatable boat offers some important advantages: it is safer, lighter, more practical and more economical.
Because of its greater buoyancy, the load capacity of a Zodiac® inflatable boat is far greater than that of a traditional rigid boat of similar size.

1. Exceptional security
Reassuring stability
The stability of a Zodiac®, thanks to its large buoyancy tubes and resulting low center of gravity, is such that under normal circumstances it is practically impossible to capsize. This quality, which is essential to safe, confident navigating, is especially appreciated by divers and fishermen.

Security, buoyancy, unsinkability
The buoyancy tubes of a Zodiac® include several compartments sealed one from the other by conical bulkheads. Because of its large air reserve, the boat will stay stable and unsinkable, even with one of the independent air chambers deflated.

2. Practical in every way
Light, easy to put into the water or be pulled on the beach, a Zodiac® is operational in a wink of an eye and offers a variety of navigational possibilities.

Almost as light as air
Take a look at an inflatable boat. You see fabric, a wooden transom, the fittings... But you forget the air contained in the inflatable keel or in the buoyancy tubes, which gives the boat its shape. Looked at this way, it is hardly surprising that a fully inflatable Zodiac® can be up to 3 times lighter than a comparable traditional boat.

What size ? How heavy?
From the Fastroller with an entirely inflatable H2P floor to the Medline III, the Zodiac® range offers a variety of models adaptable to the most diverse needs. Before choosing a Zodiac® it is most important that you ask yourself the following questions: What size? what weight?
The size.
• Size determines space on board and carrying capacity.
• It also directly influences the level of performance: a larger boat is more stable, more comfortable and easier to get planing (Planing: transitory phase during which the boat crosses its own bow wave to go from a low speed situation, pushing water in front of it, to a "planing" state where it is gliding over the water).
The weight
• Below 30 kg/66 Ibs, your Zodiac® is a feather weight: a primary feature for a tender.
• Between 30 kg/66 Ibs and l00 kg/220 Ibs, 2 to 3 people can comfortably carry it by hand.
• lOO kg/220 Ibs to 150 kg/330 Ibs and a trolley or launching wheels become necessary.
• Over 150 kg/330 Ibs, a trailer is required. However lighter than a similar rigid traditional boat, towing and launching present few problems.

Easy to store
Once deflated and folded, the space taken up by a Zodiac® is so compact that transporting it and storing it becomes extremely easy. Have you ever tried shutting the car trunk on a traditional boat? Can you store a traditional boat in a closet or the corner of the garage?
Packed away, an inflatable boat goes wherever you want to go.

3. An economical Sport
Zodiac® boats make navigating an economical sport, inexpensive at purchase, simple and cheap to upkeep.
• Their maintenance is straight forward.
• Boating can be economical. No berthing charges.
• Their resale is relatively easy with good residual value.

Simple maintenance
Correctly and regularly looked after, a Zodiac® can live for many years. Moreover, its upkeep is simple and cheap. Clean the pontoons with soapy water, rinse with a garden hose to eliminate sand and small shells; erase any traces of tar and your Zodiac® is ready to go.

An economical boat
Running a Zodiac® requires smaller outboards than conventional boats to achieve better performance thus saving you money when on the water.

4. Legendary toughness
Synonym for quality and safety, Zodiac® inflatables are exceptionally tough boats built to withstand the most difficult conditions.

See these exciting boats at the Rex Marine Center Store, or contact us by email at store@rexmarine.com, or by phone at 203 831-5236.

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