Avon SR4 Project

[whisper]

Saw you rib in person and I thought it looked great

Much newer than I thought it was

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by whisper

Saw you rib in person and I thought it looked great

Much newer than I thought it was

ah, your doing better than me then, I've only seen a photo that Chris at SIT sent me since Mike worked his magic on it, glad you like the way it's shaping up

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by whisper

Saw you rib in person and I thought it looked great

Much newer than I thought it was

I've been up to SIT to have a look, your right it does look great, really pleased with what Mike has done, can't believe it's the same hull to be honest , I'm made up

hopefully the tubes will be sorted in the next couple of weeks, I'll post some pics when I get it back

[whisper]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I've been up to SIT to have a look, your right it does look great, really pleased with what Mike has done, can't believe it's the same hull to be honest , I'm made up

hopefully the tubes will be sorted in the next couple of weeks, I'll post some pics when I get it back

I didn't get a good look but the console looked great

It does look big without the tubes but I think that it will be awesome when the tubes are on.

I was amazed that the tubes were so far gone given the age of the hull, but the hull looked mint.

As I say, just had a quick look really as there's so much to see there - I was like a kid in a toy shop

Can't wait to see it finished as the SR4 has always suffered due to the original small rescue console.

I think you may have just built a wave jumping beast

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by whisper

I didn't get a good look but the console looked great

It does look big without the tubes but I think that it will be awesome when the tubes are on.

I was amazed that the tubes were so far gone given the age of the hull, but the hull looked mint.

As I say, just had a quick look really as there's so much to see there - I was like a kid in a toy shop

Can't wait to see it finished as the SR4 has always suffered due to the original small rescue console.

I think you may have just built a wave jumping beast

ah well, the hull looks mint after Mike's hard work, looked a bit shabby before hand the tubes had really suffered from being left moored up somewhere, shame really but at least it gave me the chance to buy it at a price that made it worth re-tubing it should be a nice little rib when all sorted

[palsteg]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

....it should be a nice little rib when all sorted

....it will be!

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by palsteg

....it will be!

I am hoping that the new tubes will be sorted this week and I can collect it from SIT, I will post some pics when I get it back home

next job will be sorting the stainless steel A frame, seat backs etc, then off to get the seat cushions and cover made

hopefully I can get these jobs sorted before my next stay in hospital, op is due on 28th November, assuming it doesn't get cancelled again

fitting the engine and sorting steering etc will have to wait till I'm fit again, and 2014 warms up a bit

[Anchorhandler]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I am hoping that the new tubes will be sorted this week and I can collect it from SIT, I will post some pics when I get it back home

next job will be sorting the stainless steel A frame, seat backs etc, then off to get the seat cushions and cover made

hopefully I can get these jobs sorted before my next stay in hospital, op is due on 28th November, assuming it doesn't get cancelled again

fitting the engine and sorting steering etc will have to wait till I'm fit again, and 2014 warms up a bit

Chris, I think an SR4 reunion is called for in 2014.. Either in the UK or over here in St Malo, there's some pretty cool SR's out there and it would be a shame not get them all together.

If there's enough interest I would be happy to organise it for over here in Brittany/ Normandy. I can assist with transport too as I go back and fwd to the UK every two weeks anyway ( normally with either a van or my truck)

I'l see how it pans out...

Simon

[PeterM]

Good work Chris. Yours will be much nicer than mine. I'm getting seats back slowly....

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Chris, I think an SR4 reunion is called for in 2014.. Either in the UK or over here in St Malo, there's some pretty cool SR's out there and it would be a shame not get them all together.

If there's enough interest I would be happy to organise it for over here in Brittany/ Normandy. I can assist with transport too as I go back and fwd to the UK every two weeks anyway ( normally with either a van or my truck)

I'l see how it pans out...

Simon

Simon, that sounds like a good idea, never been to St Malo as long as I'm fit enough after me ops etc let's see how it goes eh

Originally Posted by PeterM

Good work Chris. Yours will be much nicer than mine. I'm getting seats back slowly....

Pete, they're all nice in their own way, slowly slowly is the way to go

[Barrowboy]

Would an SR event embracing all SRs, similar to the ones organised by our friends in the Netherlands, be worth considering rather than purely an SR4 reunion?

Hope I'm not talking out of turn but personally I'd jump at an opportunity to meet up in Brittany/Normandy with fellow SR enthusiasts.

[whisper]

There used to be an annual event called the 'Searider Gathering'

[Anchorhandler]

Originally Posted by Barrowboy

Would an SR event embracing all SRs, similar to the ones organised by our friends in the Netherlands, be worth considering rather than purely an SR4 reunion?

Hope I'm not talking out of turn but personally I'd jump at an opportunity to meet up in Brittany/Normandy with fellow SR enthusiasts.

Yep, think it's only fair to open it up to those other inferior models of seariders too....:-)

I'll look at this again in November but does sound like a good idea....

As many on here will know, there is a wealth of stunning cruising area's around St Malo, Granville, Chaussey istands etc....

Simon

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[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Anchorhandler

Yep, think it's only fair to open it up to those other inferior models of seariders too....:-)

I'll look at this again in November but does sound like a good idea....

As many on here will know, there is a wealth of stunning cruising area's around St Malo, Granville, Chaussey istands etc....

Simon

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+1

[palsteg]

Chris,

table of engine offset mounting to starboard.

Many swear on this effect, works against the torque of the
prop for a nice straight ride.

I think there must be a reason that someone worked this
table out.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Bleeding hell, that table will be like gold dust on here if it is right! may end quite a few debates.

[palsteg]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Bleeding hell, that table will be like gold dust on here if it is right! may end quite a few debates.

Why it should´nt be right?

In Germany all the Fletcher freaks (also deep V hull construction boats) mount their outboards offset for a better more even ride.
It´s their holy grail of mounting the engine perfect.

The tubes of the seariders get lifted complete out of the water, when
going faster, so the ride just happens on the V hull. (Like Fletcher boats)

Debates.......

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by palsteg

Chris,

table of engine offset mounting to starboard.

Many swear on this effect, works against the torque of the
prop for a nice straight ride.

I think there must be a reason that someone worked this
table out.

Hi Heino, thanks for the info, much appreciated

[Chris Caton]

well, what can I say, can't thank Mike Whitham of Whitham Glassfibre enough for the job he has done supplying and fitting the console / jockey seats and anchor locker, Mike also sorted the hull out for me and has made a really good job of it, can't recommend him enough if you are looking for someone to refurb your hull for you, he's a star

the tubes were made at SIT Ltd, another great place, again I can't thank them enough for their efforts, especially Chris Chadwick for sorting it for me, again can't recommend them enough for either tube repairs or just complete replacements

I'll post a few pics, but here's a little taster so you get the idea

[Jeff Hutcheon]

Its a cracking job, but far too good for the likes of you! ! Lol