Aquafax tender review

[wizzer]

As our Zodiac C260 now leans through the floor, we’re looking to replace it.
We were considering an Aquafax 2.5 Airdeck.
Has anyone got one? Reviews?
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[wizzer]

As our Zodiac C260 now leans through the floor, we’re looking to replace it.
We were considering an Aquafax 2.5 Airdeck.
Has anyone got one? Reviews?
Check

It leaks rather than leans!

 

[pvb]

Is your Zodiac a roll-up version?

 

[wizzer]

Is your Zodiac a roll-up version?

It can be rolled up & packed away

 

[pvb]

It can be rolled up & packed away

I meant does it have a roll-up slatted floor, or do you already have an airdeck?

The Aquafax Airdeck is cheaper, but I suspect you'll find it of lower quality than your Zodiac. The Zodiac Cadet Aero is welded and glued (rather than simply glued), and has a 5 year warranty (versus 2 years for the Aquafax). It might be a better long-term buy. I have a Zodiac Cadet Aero 240 which has been great. Ron Hale is offering the Cadet Aero 270 at £950.

 

[wizzer]

I meant does it have a roll-up slatted floor, or do you already have an airdeck?

The Aquafax Airdeck is cheaper, but I suspect you'll find it of lower quality than your Zodiac. The Zodiac Cadet Aero is welded and glued (rather than simply glued), and has a 5 year warranty (versus 2 years for the Aquafax). It might be a better long-term buy. I have a Zodiac Cadet Aero 240 which has been great. Ron Hale is offering the Cadet Aero 270 at £950.

It’s looking like the Zode Aero 270.

 

[KompetentKrew]

It’s looking like the Zode Aero 270.

The Honwave T27 looks very comparable, but £50 cheaper from the first suppliers I find for each.

Looks like the Honwave is the same tube diameter but 3kg heavier (less than 10%). The Honwave is rated category C and for an 8HP ourboard (I run mine with 10HP), whereas the Zodiac Cadet 270 Aero is category D and for 6HP.

I have the Honwave T27-IE whereas the current model is T27-IE2, but I can see no obvious difference between them (haven't checked the specs closely). I absolutely love my Honwave - when I was in Plymouth I rowed it regularly 1km each way down the harbour to do my groceries, and now my outboard is running again it planes lovely.

 

[pvb]

The Honwave T27 looks very comparable, but £50 cheaper from the first suppliers I find for each.

Looks like the Honwave is the same tube diameter but 3kg heavier (less than 10%). The Honwave is rated category C and for an 8HP ourboard (I run mine with 10HP), whereas the Zodiac Cadet 270 Aero is category D and for 6HP.

I have the Honwave T27-IE whereas the current model is T27-IE2, but I can see no obvious difference between them (haven't checked the specs closely). I absolutely love my Honwave - when I was in Plymouth I rowed it regularly 1km each way down the harbour to do my groceries, and now my outboard is running again it planes lovely.

But then the Honwave has a 2 year warranty, and the Zodiac has a 5 year warranty....

 

[KompetentKrew]

But then the Honwave has a 2 year warranty, and the Zodiac has a 5 year warranty....

Didn't notice that, thanks.

 

[pvb]

Didn't notice that, thanks.

They're both great inflatables, it could come down to which one's appearance attracts more!

 

[Stemar]

If you row a lot, I'd avoid the Zodiac - the rollocks aren't up to the job, unless they've been massively improved since the one I had,

 

[pvb]

If you row a lot, I'd avoid the Zodiac - the rollocks aren't up to the job, unless they've been massively improved since the one I had,

Yes, they were massively improved a few years ago. They now have a solid stainless steel shaft.

 

[Stemar]

Yes, they were massively improved a few years ago. They now have a solid stainless steel shaft.

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Ah, that's more like it.

Mine were pathetic plastic things. Then they "improved" by stuffing a screw into the shaft. Didn't work.