T&T: 2003 Zodiac RIB 310 - Hypalon or PVC?

[Keith]

"Strongan" is just a trade name for a type of PVC; looks like their attempt
to hide the fact that they're still made from PVC. See:
http://www.allinflatables.com/support/articles/inflatable-boats-06.html.

Another link referencing it as PVC:
http://www.blyachting.com/En/detail.asp?sku=1407096

There are a lot of other references out there explaining that Strongan is
PVC. You really should stick with Hypalon as it will last a lot longer. Any
soft PVC has plasticizers which make it soft, and those will degrade and
leach out over time, destroying the seams first, then the fabric. If you
want a dink that will last about 5 years in the sun, by all means get PVC.
Otherwise stick with Hypalon.





Keith
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Thanks to all who responded to my question regarding the makeup of Zodiac
inflatables. Trevor had the correct information - most are made from a
material that is neither PVC nor hypalon - Strongan fabric! See,
http://www.zodiac.fr/advices/Zodiac+repairs+advices

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