Avon Searider 4 - Page 2

Nos4r2 · 01 September 2009, 17:26

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Originally Posted by bingomike

another try at pics, lol

Bloomin' 'eck, thats a hell of a freebie!

I reckon it's the same age as the engine-around 89/90.

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 17:26

and another!

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Bloomin' 'eck, thats a hell of a freebie!

I reckon it's the same age as the engine-around 89/90.

Thanks I thought so too. Doesn't look like any of the tubes have been repaired either, only ones i can see are exactly same both sides and look like rubbing patches - do not know if that is right for this type of rib.

JSP · 01 September 2009, 17:31

I want to be friends with your friend. Does he have any Deltas?

Looks good

chewy · 01 September 2009, 18:38

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Originally Posted by JSP

I want to be friends with your friend. Does he have any Deltas?

Looks good

Don't you want them seats mate or have plans changed now you have the new console?

steve567 · 01 September 2009, 18:42

I'm still looking for a set of seats and the seat base box for the back of my SR4, could you PM me if you're getting rid of them

Downhilldai · 01 September 2009, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Bloomin' 'eck, thats a hell of a freebie!

Yes! Looks like Bingomike's numbers came up there.

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I reckon it's the same age as the engine-around 89/90.

Yep, I'd say so too.

Bingomike: If you want to get rid of that boat and fancy doubling your money, let me know.

Jizm · 01 September 2009, 19:36

SR4 with a decent motor for free.....

some people.

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 22:36

And a half decent trailer as well... To think i was bit dissapointed when I saw it filled with water and brambles/weeds.

I think if i can get consol cheap enough and some guidance on how to fit it, that will be the way to go. If that happens the seats will be up for grabs (free of course LOL)

Anyone know where to source good cheap (ish) consol seats, also think an A frame might be needed as i want to install vhf.

Will keep posting pics and progress reports.

Mike

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 22:38

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Originally Posted by steve567

I'm still looking for a set of seats and the seat base box for the back of my SR4, could you PM me if you're getting rid of them

If i find consol all bits will be spare, will keep you posted

Mike

Jizm · 01 September 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by bingomike

Anyone know where to source good cheap (ish) consol seats, also think an A frame might be needed as i want to install vhf.

Will keep posting pics and progress reports.

Mike

You don't necesarily need an a-frame just for the vhf aerial, modern ones can be quite small and easily mounted on or even in the console although range may be affected.

Tim M · 01 September 2009, 22:56

mike, well worth putting a decent console in IMHO. If you want to find the year of the boat, have a look on the rear on the right hand side at the top of the transom. There should be a number stamped into the gelcoat or on a little plate. The last two numbers will give you the year.

Tim M · 01 September 2009, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Jizm

You don't necesarily need an a-frame just for the vhf aerial, modern ones can be quite small and easily mounted on or even in the console although range may be affected.

More importantly, an A-frame looks cool

Jizm · 01 September 2009, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Tim M

More importantly, an A-frame looks cool

Indeed but why spend dosh on a boat that was free

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Tim M

mike, well worth putting a decent console in IMHO. If you want to find the year of the boat, have a look on the rear on the right hand side at the top of the transom. There should be a number stamped into the gelcoat or on a little plate. The last two numbers will give you the year.

Thanks, will have a look for it tomorrow. Yes a decent console will be in order. Talking to a friend tonight, he was saying that driving with these seats can be a pain to see when planing and also if boat capsizes bit harder to get out..

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Tim M

More importantly, an A-frame looks cool

Thats one reason, others mount VHF airiel, navigation lights (just in case it gets dark or foggy) and to hang trailer board for towing..

Mike

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Jizm

Indeed but why spend dosh on a boat that was free

Don't mind spending a bit as it was free, so chances are that I could still turn profit if I decide to sell sometime in the future.. Going to hang on to it and still go for a 6m+ rib,
I get more time to get out during winter than summer so bigger rib for when its bit rougher
and also for taking dad/brothers fishing... dont think they would get into 4m! Lol

Nos4r2 · 01 September 2009, 23:17

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Originally Posted by bingomike

to hang trailer board for towing..

Be careful doing that-if it's above eye level for the car behind they won't notice brake lights.

bingomike · 01 September 2009, 23:21

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Be careful doing that-if it's above eye level for the car behind they won't notice brake lights.

I am thinking about hanging it directly above engine cowling. It still will be lower than my cars brake lights. (I have citroen c8 people carrier)

Mike

Nos4r2 · 01 September 2009, 23:29

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Originally Posted by bingomike

I am thinking about hanging it directly above engine cowling. It still will be lower than my cars brake lights. (I have citroen c8 people carrier)

Mike

I used to do that on my one. Stick some padding on the bottom of the trailerboard or it'll mark the motor quite badly.