For Sale: Avon CRRC 5.2m For Sale

[whisper]

Bought this as a CRRC 450 but when I got it home and blew it up I found that its a CRRC 520 (5.2m) So too big for me so I'm going to wait for a Zodiac FC470 to come up.

The diameter of the tubes are huge! and it's rated to carry 12 people!

It will take twin 30's or 1 x 55hp max but the recommended power is 40hp short shaft.

It will need 2 x small patches but it stays up for days.

The self inflating system has been removed.

It has a very strong transom and loads of straps all over the place.

The keel is inflatable and the floor is aluminium slats encased in hypalon.

This sib would suit a group of divers or it would make a great work boat.

It rolls up small enough to fit in a estate car but be warned it's not a one man lift

This has to be the bargain of the year £500 no offers!

[whisper]

Or with some tent material and bendy poles it would make an awesome cabin sib project

It would also be ideal for doing a river Thames holiday launching from Lechlade and camping at the many campsites along the banks ending up somewhere in London

[Squid Boat]

That's a great boat mate, If I lived in the UK I'd been there with cash, my 4.5 CRRC could use a big sister.
These boats are built like a brick Shite house, some one's getting a great deal.

Cheers, Squid

[whisper]

Thanks mate Yeah its a great boat but just too big and in my way now

Any idea on what these cost new?

[Squid Boat]

Originally Posted by whisper

Thanks mate Yeah its a great boat but just too big and in my way now

Any idea on what these cost new?

I am clueless on cost but it has to be over 25k, and no pvc bits to fall off after 8 years. I've been around a few older FC 470's and feel the older Avon CRRC is a wee bit better built. Is she green or black?

Cheers

[whisper]

Originally Posted by Squid Boat

I am clueless on cost but it has to be over 25k, and no pvc bits to fall off after 8 years. I've been around a few older FC 470's and feel the older Avon CRRC is a wee bit better built. Is she green or black?

Cheers

No wonder I've had a few PMs already

She's olive green so I've named her Olive

I like the flaps on the deck that drain water to the bilge and then release it to the twin trunks while underway Very cool

[whisper]

Here's a link to the data sheet as the boat is still being made by Zodiac for military use all over the world:

http://www.davisboatinflatables.com/...23%20_Rev1.pdf

The diameter of the tubes on this sib is 57cm and the tubes on a Parker 1000 Baltic are 58cm

It would make an awesome safety boat

[Squid Boat]

I like the flaps on the deck that drain water to the bilge and then release it to the twin trunks while underway Very cool [/QUOTE] Wisper.



If you leave anything other a cooler on deck in a big sea it's gone.

Cheers

[9D280]

I did my sportsboat course on one of them (Tiller 30).

Note for the new owner - make sure that keel is solidly inflated. They fold up quite nicely in big seas if not! (Don't ask me how I know..... )

So wish I had some space.....

[Squid Boat]

Originally Posted by 9D280

I did my sportsboat course on one of them (Tiller 30).

Note for the new owner - make sure that keel is solidly inflated. They fold up quite nicely in big seas if not! (Don't ask me how I know..... )

So wish I had some space.....

I have never had that problem, 2x 57cm @ max pressure is pretty stiff.
That little weeny keel will bend if not.

Cheers, Squid

[whisper]

Now sold, thanks for all the PMs.....

Can you lot keep your eyes pealed for a black sib either a CRRC 450 or a FC470

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by whisper

Now sold, thanks for all the PMs.....

Can you lot keep your eyes pealed for a black sib either a CRRC 450 or a FC470

Action Man Boat | eBay

[whisper]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Action Man Boat | eBay

Is it rated for a 50hp short shaft Nos

[Nos4r2]

I don't know, ask

[Squid Boat]

Here's is one with a Coxwain.

Cheers, Squid

[Gynner]

I hurt my back and the damn thing is too heavy now for me to move around and use. So if anyone is interested. ... let me know.

[Gynner]

Boat is located in the NYC area. Holds air really well.
Has NH registration

[whisper]

For those who missed my one

5.2 METRE RIB...EX MILITARY...ROLL UP ALUMINIUM FLOOR...VERY RARE | eBay

[Gynner]

Whisper - Great boat.
Yours is definitely younger than mine - thee changed the color to green at some point. There should be an HIN number from which you should be able to tell the year of production. Number should start with AVB..... (at list the boats in the US have that)

[whisper]

That ebay link isn't my one but it was just like it. Mine went to Ireland, the bloke got the ferry over and drove down to collect it

Nice sibs, but they are massive