Avon info

[steve on wheels]

Can anyone tell me what age, model & value this Avon is. What would be the best engine to put on it. I know a guy n he wants to sell it. Any help gratefully received .

[Sunstreaker]

Looks like an Avon Rover to me, two seats may be 3.1, I had 2.8 and I seem to remember it only had one.

[Boatnomad]

One on eBay a "bit" like it.

Rib inflatable boat, Avon Red Rover MkII, rubber dinghy, blow up boat | eBay

[Searider]

Originally Posted by Boatnomad

One on eBay a "bit" like it.

Rib inflatable boat, Avon Red Rover MkII, rubber dinghy, blow up boat | eBay

That's nowhere near as nice. Much older too.

The one the op has posted up looks like a 1990s Rover 3.1 (perhaps called a 310)
Is there a makers plate and/or a hull identification number?

[steve on wheels]

Thx for your info...there was a foto of the plate but all I could read was 5 persons but would like any info b4 seeing the guy about it ...if you know wot I mean . Ha ha

[Downhilldai]

Late '80s Avon Rover 3.1.
Looks a goodun. The yellow on the stake usually fades and the plywood floor gets weathered if they're left outside, so this one looks like it's been well looked after.
Great boats.

[steve on wheels]

Thx downhilldai ..any idea of a value ..

[steve on wheels]

Thx for that mate....any idea of value

[Brady]

I've a Rover 2-80, and its from '86.

Check the Ali plate on inside of l/h tube if I remember correctly.
The last two digits are year of manufacture.

[Sunstreaker]

In the past I have seen 3.1s go for £300 in good condition, not sure what engine size it's rated for, my 2.8 was 8hp.

[ncp]

Being hypalon, they last. I still use my grandfathers as my tender!

[Brady]

Ive a Rover 2.8.
The serial number is inside the bow on left. Last two numbers are the year if I remember correctly.
Mine's an '84, and has been looked after so still going well.
As above, the yellow strake loses colour.