Did you catch that my inside width at the transom was 40inches! That a lot considering that most other inflatables have only 30-36 inches. Don't understand why none of the inflatable designers didn't pick up on incorporating this nice feature of extra space in the back of the boat?
It's made of Hypalon! Had only a 5 year guarantee, but Hypalon is known to last up to 30 years.
The PVC Decitex stuff doesn't hold up that long, maybe 10 years if you are careful.
My Tubes are FAT! 22 inches and great to sit on, but it's harder/higher to get back into the boat with.
My payload is 2250 lbs! I've had 4 divers with full gear in this boat and it was more than fine.
Should have gotten electric start for my 25HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard, but starts on the first pull every time if you have gas in the fuel bowl of the carburetor.
Sectional Floor is in a total of 4 pieces, the last part being the largest piece so the boat has less flex and klacking sounds when the boat is in motion.
Oars/Paddles are strapped to the inside lower part of the tubes, out of the way and easy to get to. Don't expect to row the oars/paddles; there are no pivoting hardware to mount the paddles on so don't run out of fuel!
Transom has a cut out section or dropped down U section to allow me to use a short shaft outboard, keeping the weight down. I used stainless steel bolts to keep the outboard from ever falling off during operation; easy to take on and off - just use a air powered wrench!
Remember this boat was made in 1990 in Hungary from an Italian design. Yukon is no longer in business, the guy who was President of Yukon Inflatable boats is now working for Zodiac.
+++++++++++But this boat will have to stay in California now sooooooooooo I need another boat for Hawaii use!
It's made of Hypalon! Had only a 5 year guarantee, but Hypalon is known to last up to 30 years.
The PVC Decitex stuff doesn't hold up that long, maybe 10 years if you are careful.
My Tubes are FAT! 22 inches and great to sit on, but it's harder/higher to get back into the boat with.
My payload is 2250 lbs! I've had 4 divers with full gear in this boat and it was more than fine.
Should have gotten electric start for my 25HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard, but starts on the first pull every time if you have gas in the fuel bowl of the carburetor.
Sectional Floor is in a total of 4 pieces, the last part being the largest piece so the boat has less flex and klacking sounds when the boat is in motion.
Oars/Paddles are strapped to the inside lower part of the tubes, out of the way and easy to get to. Don't expect to row the oars/paddles; there are no pivoting hardware to mount the paddles on so don't run out of fuel!
Transom has a cut out section or dropped down U section to allow me to use a short shaft outboard, keeping the weight down. I used stainless steel bolts to keep the outboard from ever falling off during operation; easy to take on and off - just use a air powered wrench!
Remember this boat was made in 1990 in Hungary from an Italian design. Yukon is no longer in business, the guy who was President of Yukon Inflatable boats is now working for Zodiac.
+++++++++++But this boat will have to stay in California now sooooooooooo I need another boat for Hawaii use!
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