Greeting and Looking for Info

[jimguffy]

Hi, I picked up an Avon CRRC 520 and am working to get it ready for the water. I know nothing about the boat other than I like it. I have a leak in the rapid inflation system and need a part/repair kit, and I have no idea where to get it.

The boat is an older one and was a US Coast Guard boat at some point. Very good shape for the age. The serial number ends in 91. Is that the year?

I plan to power it with a 25hp Yamaha after I get the leaks fixed.

I have owned many boats and currently own a Skeeter ZX2400 Bay Boat that I use in Mobile Bay and surrounding areas for fishing. Looking to get this RIB going for just cruising and fun.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim

[Tim M]

Hi Jim. Sounds like a nice boat. Avon have an excellent reputation for quality - your boat has many years left in it. There are 1970s Avon's still in regular use. Have you got a photo?

The tube material is hypalon. So you need a hypalon repair kit which will comprise of spare hypalon fabric to use as a patch, and 2-part hypalon specific glue. There's lots of repair kits on Amazon/ebay etc along with specialist retailers. In the US, West Marine sell all the stuff you need. There's lots of posts on here about how to do repairs.

Here's a good example of what you need. The tool is a seam roller - you might need to buy that separately on Amazon etc - Home depot also sell them.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRO-HYPAL...nPaSrSjXcdBsGg

PS. Yes, the last two digits of the HIN are the year, so yours is a 1991.

[Gynner]

I had a 1988 Avon 520 that was alright - BUT needed more than 40 HP to move properly. The boat is heavy!