Zodiac

[jfproul]

I am planning of gettin a Zodiac but I need advice on the lenght
of the boat for 2 divers with equipment .... is 14 feet enough or
too much.... I know its never too much but extra space is always
welcome.

thanks for your advice

 

[aquamann]

We dive with a 16 footer and with two divers it's just right, a little crowded with three.

 

[donclaypool]

I had a bombard c-4, 13'9"(black heavy duty, aluminum floor) with a 30hp nissan and it was NICE! Bigger is most always better but this little number ran rivers and Bering sea swells with ease and could bust through breaking surf fearlessly. More than two was a crowd and power became an issue with 3-4 on board. But for a minimalistic, no frills dive platform that is as capable as something twice its size offshore, I'd recommend a 14'.

 

[scottg541]

I have a 13'9" zodiac... I've had 4 freedivers on it with no problem, but 3 tank divers would probably be close to the limit. That being said i'm sure i'll have 4 on it with my new 25... just upgraded from 15 to 25 hp...

 

[oly5050user]

I used to have a 14 ft zodiac with a 35 hp motor..took it to the keys several time and ran offshore..no problem with up to 4 divers in it w/8 tanks on the deck..able to plane to sites.

 

[genxweb]

With fit three in my 11' zodiac

 

[nalfein]

We regularly run with 3 divers in our 16' Zodiac.... 3 sets of doubles, deco bottles, and whatnot. It's full, but not uncomfortable and the boat moves along very well.

 

[dannobee]

Two divers are perfect in my 10' Avon. Three is a stretch, but possible if we're not going too far out there. I've seen the 16' inflatables with 6 divers on board.

 

[jfproul]

thanks guys ... I ' ll look around for a 14' should be good for 2.

 

[tribaltim]

3 sometime 4 on my 14" Achilles with 25hp engine. If you look at my Gallery then you can see a picture of it.

Tim