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17 March 2013, 21:33
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Make: Avon Searider 4m
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good deal or not?
As some of you may know I am changing from my 4m SIB to a 3.5m RIB. I have spotted a few and this one is close and in my price range. He is wanting £600 for the boat, the trailer, console and electrics but no motor. I have already got my trusty 25hp tohatsu 2 stroke (soon to be 30hp when it goes for its service).
I am just a bit worried about the age and the signs of wear. Is that year of avons any good? Or is it a bit past its sell by date? am not bothered about aesthetics, just performance and good longevity. So what are these like as boats?
And the big question; what speed would you expect from this boat with a 30hp 2 stroke? Fast enough to keep up with the rib cruises?
Avon Rib Boat | eBay
Also, What should I expect to sell my honwave t40 2006 for? It is in pretty much immaculate condition except a few scuffs. So no patches or anything.
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17 March 2013, 21:41
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Country: UK - England
Town: surrey
Boat name: el nino
Make: tornado humber
Length: 7m +
Engine: outboards
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i saw that recon tubes be bit shot
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17 March 2013, 21:43
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Country: UK - England
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Make: Avon Searider 4m
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Originally Posted by falcon0310
i saw that recon tubes be bit shot
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that what I was thinking but being inexperienced I didn't know whether it was just cosmetic.
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17 March 2013, 21:43
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Country: UK - England
Town: Dorset & Hants
Boat name: Streaker/Orange
Make: Avon/Ribcraft
Length: 4m +
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Looks like it just needs a good clean.
Huge fun with 30 on it. Especially with remotes. :-)
No idea why you think the tubes look shot...
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17 March 2013, 21:45
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Originally Posted by PeterM
Looks like it just needs a good clean.
Huge fun with 30 on it. Especially with remotes. :-)
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My parents are going to be so peed off when they find out I am changing again
Pretty scared to tell them I have been saving for a new boat
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17 March 2013, 21:48
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Country: UK - England
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peter why would he stained i say sun damage
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17 March 2013, 21:51
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Originally Posted by falcon0310
peter why would he stained i say sun damage
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Looks like the usual mold stains on white tubes to me...mistaken by the seller for sun damage?
Where does it say sun damage?...am I going blind?
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17 March 2013, 21:52
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Originally Posted by PeterM
Looks like the usual mold stains on white tubes to me...mistaken by the seller for sun damage?
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well I will go and view it before it ends and find out for you
Would it be a good idea to bring some soap and a sponge to check for leaks? What are the obvious signs to spot which would make me decide no?
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17 March 2013, 21:54
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well last week sold 250 white avon for 420 same year
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17 March 2013, 21:58
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Country: UK - England
Town: Dorset & Hants
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Length: 4m +
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Originally Posted by falcon0310
well last week sold 250 white avon for 420 same year
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So a 3.5 on an ok trailer with the bits......I reckon 600 would be ok....assuming it's all ok and not about to sink!..push for 550.... ;-)
Speed wise unless it's flat water you'll never keep up with big ribs....but we do of course have Sib club to cater for this :-)
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17 March 2013, 22:07
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Country: France
Town: Côte d'Azur
Boat name: Beaver Patrol
Make: Avon Searider SR4
Length: 4m +
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Boat looks alight to me. Tubes will probably clean up with some elbow grease and toxic chemicals
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17 March 2013, 22:09
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The RIB is antifouled, which is a bit nasty and suggests it has spent time on the water/in the sun. It looks OK however. Let's face it, £600 won't fill some RIB's fuel tanks, so best not quibble over £50 here or there...
Freston Jr., when your parents get wind of this, you're soooo busted
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17 March 2013, 22:12
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Country: UK - England
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Originally Posted by willk
Feston Jr., when your parents get wind of this, you're soooo busted
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There is always someone..wife, girlfriend etc...haggle the 50 quid...by your mum some flowers and Dad some beers....
I'd have thought you'd be up for a haggle willk...?
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17 March 2013, 22:15
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Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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Originally Posted by PeterM
....but we do of course have Sib club to cater for this :-)
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Sib Club Rules!...... But I'm not aloud to talk about it
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17 March 2013, 22:18
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Originally Posted by willk
The RIB is antifouled, which is a bit nasty and suggests it has spent time on the water/in the sun. It looks OK however. Let's face it, £600 won't fill some RIB's fuel tanks, so best not quibble over £50 here or there...
Freston Jr., when your parents get wind of this, you're soooo busted
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Well aware of that sir!
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17 March 2013, 22:24
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Originally Posted by PeterM
I'd have thought you'd be up for a haggle willk...?
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Depends, I'm not actually a Knacker
If the kit is good and it's like might not be seen again for a while, then I'd bite the bullet and secure it - damn the £50, it wouldn't buy a bottle of Corryvreckan.
However, if there's no pressure and it's not Pukka kit, then by all means haggle a bit
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17 March 2013, 22:25
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Originally Posted by henryfreston
Well aware of that sir!
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Carry on then
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17 March 2013, 22:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by willk
Depends, I'm not actually a Knacker
If the kit is good and it's like might not be seen again for a while, then I'd bite the bullet and secure it - damn the £50, it wouldn't buy a bottle of Corryvreckan.
However, if there's no pressure and it's not Pukka kit, then by all means haggle a bit
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I am 15...£50 is a lot to me. Trust me, haggle away I will. Hell if I can get him down to £500 I will try. If you don't ask you don't get eh?
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17 March 2013, 22:28
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Carry on then
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This made me laugh
The secret is to explain how a rib will benefit THEM so much better. Then once they are putty you plant the deal
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17 March 2013, 22:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by henryfreston
This made me laugh
The secret is to explain how a rib will benefit THEM so much better. Then once they are putty you plant the deal
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Oh that's easy. It's got a hard bottom so it's SAFER and USES LESS FUEL.
Nonsense, of course, but hey..
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