Zodiac Open 5.5 Rib and Manufacturing Plant Tour (Summerville)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Zodiac,the most recognized name brand for rib boats in the world is introducing the Open 5.5. The boat is fantastic but I want to focus on the Workers who make these boats so special.
Take a peek with me like a fly on the wall and see the behind the scenes boat building process.
I restore rib boats and make hypalon tubes check out my website luxuryribtenders.com or email me luxuryribtenders@gmail.com
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I love it when you can walk into a factory, grab any employee on the floor and every single one of them is an absolute PRO that knows their shit inside and out. Believe me when I tell you, that is NOT always the case.
Awesome video man, this was really cool.
@Andrew H hahaha GOT EM!
That's a dream come true to see a Zodiac being built from scratch
wow! this info is gold to us manufacturing geeks
I love this Alfred. I found your channel about a year ago. I love that if I won't put my family in it I won't put your family in it. Thank you for this. I love your channel. I would run to you as a boat manufacturer not walk. Your attitude is infectious, but more than that, you are trusted. You have a trusted and knowledgeable group friends in the industry. You are awesome man!!!
Great job by those zodiac folks. Looking at the 6.5 for this year.
Today is July4 2020.I could not be more proud to see this video and be so proud to be a American and see these Made in America wonderful boats.Special thanks to Alfred for making great video's.Thank You so so much!!! Happy 4th!!!!!!!
John thank you so much for the kind words !
Great Pride in their Work !!!
Great group of people. I totally agree with your comments about building here, with our talent.
Awesome workers! Great pride in product- respect😍
Thanks Alfred, This was a great informative video!
Amazing! Zodiac rules!
Sweet Bro, I have a 550 Pro Open 2016 how cool to see those fine american workers that provided the skilled labor for my boat that I already sooo Loved already. Now I'm even happier. Cheers Alfred. I just recently stumbled on your Chit shows. : )
French boat btw
Greetings from Indonesia, the Aru Maluku Islands
Spraying resin without a respirator? I’ve known fiberglass workers who didn’t wear a carbon filter mask. Polyester resin curing is not healthy. Wear a mask! Also note the dust on the factory floor. Sweeping glass dust without a mask is another no no.
Alfred was right there, and said nothing, as outspoken as Alfred is, you'd think he would've said something !
I watched few videos of re-tubing RIBs all the ones i seen their hulls where not water tight other than the Zodiac branch some had huge sections covered by the tube on top the tubes where held in position by tape, worse when they where cutting the tape, it was very easily pulling away from the hull section definitely Not confidence Inspiring for a boat that your life may depend on one day, does make sense why Zodiacs are more expensive they are the RR of RIBs many thanks for this great video
you really need to work on your punctuation
Want to try again?
Always great videos. Very detailed and full of useful knowledge and information. I'm restoring my new to me rib. A 2005 novurania 430 dl.
Thanks for all the tips Alfred.
Shoot me before and after pics so I can put it on my Twitter when you're done no rush. Luxuryribtenders@gmail.com
You bet! Will do man!
Next time I look at a RIB, I will think about all those great guys working hard in the factory. Hardworking and dedicated. Hope they have got good wages...then I won’t mind to pay the price...
Alfred... you should be in sales. 👍🏼🤠
27:55 -- We get the tubes from Tunisia? Hulls and tubes are manufactured in completely separate locations and assembled at a later date after curing and shipping. I'm sure the process is high quality, but wouldn't make sense to do it all in one facility?
tempest and zodiac in tunisia 🇹🇳💪
seems like a great company, I would have no problem to cover the American workers wage
Does the top fold down to get it into a garage?
you went riding a bicycle 😂
How long do zodiac boats last?
I have a 2003 yacht tender 10R. Just got it this summer after it was neglected the last year's. Put away muddy. I bleached it, then removed the stains with break cleaner. Looks almost new. Only glue.separation was from the aftermarket davits. I planned on cleaning it, patching any leaks then selling. I'm keeping it and already planning to add accessories.
Dommage que vous ne dites pas que Zodiac est une compagnie française leader mondiale dans son domaine. !!!! et non américaine...
I want one
Me 2 😜
Any French spirit left or felt at the USA plant?
I saw a guy at lunch eating a couple of French fries 😜
It's designed in France... Owned by French people.
Not a fan of the spray paint booth or the lamination area, that is not a safe environment for the employees. They are exposed every day to the toxic epoxy and paint fumes, not to mention the fine fiberglass particulates in the air. They should all be wearing 3M respirators as a bare minimum safety requirement.
This was absolutely my first thought watching this video!! Where’s the safety equipment??? Tearing fiberglass sheets without a respirator or eye protection? Spraying epoxy? What the hell?
Difficult to know these days what is bunged together pile of crap......until it's too late