Go Back   RIBnet Forums > RIB talk > RIB gallery
Reload this Page Avon 5.4 searider

Join RIBnet Today
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
 
Old 28 September 2011, 17:03   #1
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
Avon 5.4 searider
Bought the boat from the north of Scotland 4 months ago, since buying and with the help of some on here I have:
Re-built the merc controller
Fitted new throttle cables
Fitted new steering system
Moved console
Added some paint
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180136.jpg Views: 79 Size: 40.0 KB ID: 62866   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180222.jpg Views: 80 Size: 53.4 KB ID: 62867   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180335.jpg Views: 71 Size: 42.7 KB ID: 62869  
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 17:06   #2
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
Controller electrics suck
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180521.jpg Views: 61 Size: 43.5 KB ID: 62870   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180556.jpg Views: 70 Size: 42.9 KB ID: 62871   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180705.jpg Views: 61 Size: 36.7 KB ID: 62872  
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 17:09   #3
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
Some prep work, It rained for 2 weeks tarpaulin came in hand as a shelter.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180903.jpg Views: 59 Size: 35.0 KB ID: 62873   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_180949.jpg Views: 71 Size: 48.8 KB ID: 62874   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181020.jpg Views: 60 Size: 37.6 KB ID: 62875  
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 17:11   #4
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
First coat of orange paint top lac
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181106.jpg Views: 83 Size: 41.8 KB ID: 62876   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181150.jpg Views: 71 Size: 42.5 KB ID: 62877  
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 17:14   #5
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
Floor painted interdeck
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181306.jpg Views: 84 Size: 28.6 KB ID: 62878   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181327.jpg Views: 91 Size: 30.6 KB ID: 62879   Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181353.jpg Views: 91 Size: 26.9 KB ID: 62880  
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 17:16   #6
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
Galvanised A-frame painted black, yeah I know its a towel warmer, looking to buy a s/s frame after re-tubing.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: ForumRunner_20110928_181520.jpg Views: 103 Size: 42.2 KB ID: 62881  
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 18:05   #7
CJL
Member
 
CJL's Avatar
 
Country: UK - England
Town: London
Boat name: Northern Exposure 5
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 6m +
Engine: Mariner 90hp
MMSI: 235090215
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,562
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruari 29 View Post
Galvanised A-frame painted black, yeah I know its a towel warmer, looking to buy a s/s frame after re-tubing.
Why change it?? A towel warmer can be a nice selling point on those cold days!!!
__________________
www.northernexposurerescue.org.uk
A registered charity supporting events across England and Wales
CJL is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 18:08   #8
RIBnet supporter
 
MustRib's Avatar
 
Country: UK - England
Town: Newcastle
Boat name: Merlin
Make: RB4 Gemini 550
Length: 5m +
Engine: Tohatsu 90C
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 465
think your doing a great job - especially since its outside!!
can you not get a temp building/structure to keep it in? I think you have lots of land there
MustRib is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 19:21   #9
Member
 
Country: Netherlands
Town: groningen
Boat name: tess
Make: mulder
Length: 5m +
Engine: inboard
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 54
super
You're doing indeed a super job.
I'm standing in front of such a job (replacing transom and floor) and got new interests of your work. Couloring of the floor is super thought of dark grey but light grey looks super.

keep up the good work. Oh yes and sorry but i think there are nicer looking towel racks.

reg
diverbert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28 September 2011, 20:23   #10
Member
 
Ruari 29's Avatar
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Stonehaven
Make: Avon Sea Rider 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50Hp Mercury 4' EFI
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
Lol, thanks guys, anyone want to buy a black towel warmer unheated, lol, yeah the interdeck was light grey came out a blue/ grey colour looks really nice and isnt as dull as I thought, I think it looks good with the tubes.
Getting new Grey tubes in Nov so will update with pics.
My girlfriend helped with alot of the painting ive got to give her some credit.
__________________
www.CastleCharter.co.uk
Ruari 29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« "Surprise" | Top | Black Shadow Cruise pics. »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Our Communities

Our communities encompass many different hobbies and interests, but each one is built on friendly, intelligent membership.

» More about our Communities

Automotive Communities

Our Automotive communities encompass many different makes and models. From U.S. domestics to European Saloons.

» More about our Automotive Communities

RV & Travel Trailer Communities

Our RV & Travel Trailer sites encompasses virtually all types of Recreational Vehicles, from brand-specific to general RV communities.

» More about our RV Communities

Marine Communities

Our Marine websites focus on Cruising and Sailing Vessels, including forums and the largest cruising Wiki project on the web today.

» More about our Marine Communities


Copyright 2002-2012 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.

All times are GMT. The time now is 21:02.

Contact Us - RIBnet - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Top

RIB News Delivered to your Email!

Stay up-to-date with RIB news in your inbox!

unsusbcribe at anytime with one click

Close [X]