Wanted Avon Searider A frame

[robrib]

Does anyone have an original Searider A frame for my old 5.4 which I'm restoring - you know the kind with the self righting gear. I'm willing to travel for it. Cash awaits.

[Jimbo]

Have you seen this one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...154799447&rd=1

[ollyit]

that been on ebay for months that one - lot of ££

[Jimbo]

Agree, it keeps coming back.

Only other people to try are babcocks disposals in Southampton, although I know for a fact they haven't got any in at the moment, as I'm after one.

Their prices are better for the more "limited" budget (read: skint over indulgent student) so I'm waiting for him to get one in.

[Pete7]

Does it have to be the self righting type ?

pete

[robrib]

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Have you seen this one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...154799447&rd=1

Cheers Jimbo - what a price tho'!

[robrib]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Does it have to be the self righting type ?

pete

Not necessarily Pete but the same type of frame if possible

[robrib]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Does it have to be the self righting type ?

pete

Not necessarily Pete but the same type of frame

Ribrob

[robrib]

The guy selling it on ebay reckons this frame is worth 2300 quid - is he mad?

Robrib

[Pete7]

Yup. Insurance company paid for a new one on Old Spice, having taken it to the most expensive yard in Chichester I could find they quote the insurance £1600 for a tailor made A frame.

I think his starting price is a bit much too.

Are you sure you really want that lot on a nice Avon ? have a chat to rogue about large frames and how much they slow a boat down. You might want to ask yourself why he has taken off ?

Pete