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09.05.2021 4:36:51
Re: Who makes West Marine inflatables?
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Re: Who makes West Marine inflatables?
It is really hard to get that kind of information on re-branded products, if you checked the second link in my last post, you will see that you just type in the information/specifications you want, upload your company logo, and fiz bang presto metyphisto, you are a inflatable company. They like to protect their sources in some cases, or hide them in others. It just depends on the quality that the are selling.
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If they don't want to tell you, it is a good chance they are manufacturing in China.
The Dana is one of the best selling inflatable boats on the market. Standing at 8ft 10in long, the Dana has 18” diameter tubes, which is something rarely seen in with other inflatable boats. Why is this important? The larger the tubes, the more stable the boat. The more stable your inflatable boat, the less likely you are to capsize your vessel. Apart from stability, the size of these tubes also helps block splash and spray from the water below. You won’t look like you swam to where you were going. Both the Zodiac and West Marine inflatables will only have 17” diameter tubes, which means less stability and more water on you! Best to watch your step and wear a rain jacket!
The room inside and the amount of weight an inflatable boat can hold is very important. We have designed the Dana to have a maximum load capacity of 1,067lbs and hold up to 3 passengers for just this reason. This allows you plenty of gear capacity in addition to your passengers while still traveling safely. The Zodiac boat, the Cadet, only has a load capacity of 992lbs with a max passenger capacity of 3. Not a significant difference, but that’s the weight of a good sized battery you might have to leave behind. On the other hand, the West Marine PSB-275 can carry 1,103 and fit 4 people. At 9ft, this extra length gives a small advantage of weight capacity to the West Marine inflatable.
There are a variety of floor choices when looking for inflatable boats. Depending on your application, one might be better suited for your needs. We utilize marine wood for the Dana’s floorboards. These wooden boards are an extremely durable and solid surface to stand or place equipment on. It takes immense stress to damage this type of floor and they do not break easily. The PSB-275 uses similar plywood materials for their floor, making it comparable to the Dana. The Cadet, on the other hand, uses aluminum boards for their flooring, which is fairly light but still durable. This can make transportation and installation a little easier. However, the aluminum flooring tends to be thinner and can be susceptible to bending and denting under larger loads. This means you will have to be more careful about how you load your heavier items from the dock. more
With a market full of different inflatable boats, why should you choose Newport Vessels? What separates us from the competition? In this article we will be comparing inflatable boat models from Zodiac, West Marine and Newport Vessels to show you why. We will be considering the differences for the Newport Vessels Dana against the Zodiac Cadet 270 and West Marine PSB-275. If you are not familiar yet, check out the full specifications on our Dana dinghy boat.
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BTW - I bought the boat during a 'clearance' at WM . and after a good friend who is the store's manager convinced me of the economic advantage: I could buy a new PVC dinghy (with welded seams) every three years and still be economically way ahead of a Hypalon inflatable. So far after 3 years, he was right. more
I know of quite a few similar failures of floors on PVC boats. Multiple brands. The glue gives way. It can be fixed as a do it yourself job. West sells special (expensive) glue for PVC. Some members out there probably can recommend a cheaper alternative. more
So, it's time to buy a new dinghy, and I had pretty much settled on the West Marine HP-310 (high-pressure floor). But now I'm wondering if perhaps that's a bad decision, based on what just happened. But I also don't want to unfairly judge West Marine's Zodiac inflatables, since there are other factors that might have contributed to the problem.
Thanks for the responses. My first reaction is to go with another WM boat (the PVC HP-310 mentioned above, currently on sale for $1099), with the understanding that it's essentially a disposable boat. if I can get 5 years out of it, I'd be happy. We're not full-time cruisers, so our dinghy usage is fairly light, typically one "big" (well, big for us) trip per summer, as we just returned from, and several short/overnighters as well. A PVC boat is "good enough" for us. [links]