Re-tube Avon searider

match · 28 December 2012, 08:48

Merry christmas to all im looking at a used 4m searider that has bben retubed for £750 would this price be correct any advise welcome.

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PeterM · 28 December 2012, 11:03

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Originally Posted by match

Merry christmas to all im looking at a used 4m searider that has bben retubed for £750 would this price be correct any advise welcome.

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Is that boat only ( no engine) on a trailer ?

If its the whole lot its either a bargian or liable to be scam or about to sink ?

What age is it ?

If its a decent hull and tubed by someone 'good' it 'could' be OK ...but an engine + buts + seats will cost another maybe up to £1500 if you factor in all the bits etc
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just my thoughts

match · 28 December 2012, 11:09

The guy said it was retubed before he bought it and does not know who did it but he said it cost 750 to retube it does that sound about right as I thought a retube would be more than that. ?

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PeterM · 28 December 2012, 11:12

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Originally Posted by match

The guy said it was retubed before he bought it and does not know who did it but he said it cost 750 to retube it does that sound about right as I thought a retube would be more than that. ?

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Hmmm. sounds very cheap to me (for a decent retube)...even my alarm bells are ringing now and its not my money.

Have you got a pic or any other details ? Is it the orange one on ebay ?

match · 28 December 2012, 11:16

It's on eBay if you want to look item number 271126115124 my problem is I know nothing about ribs and I dont mind travelling if its all ok could you let me know what you think thanks Nigel

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Tim M · 28 December 2012, 11:24

Saw that one the other day. Looks reasonable for the money.

whisper · 28 December 2012, 11:26

The trailers not great though....

match · 28 December 2012, 11:27

He is willing to sell me the whole package and I'm just waiting for him to send me a video of the engine running is it hard to connect dials up and put an a frame on many thanks Nigel

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match · 28 December 2012, 11:28

What's wrong with the trailer cheers Nigel

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Tim M · 28 December 2012, 11:53

Nothing, providing the bearings are ok. It's a snipe trailer, pretty basic, but perfectly suitable for that boat.

PeterM · 28 December 2012, 11:53

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Originally Posted by match

It's on eBay if you want to look item number 271126115124 my problem is I know nothing about ribs and I dont mind travelling if its all ok could you let me know what you think thanks Nigel

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I just see a fish finder under that number....but then again I'm using my phone to look and type etc...so it I'd the orange one?...sorry for being thick

match · 28 December 2012, 11:57

Yes the orange one it has one bid at £645 what do you think you don't live in Plymouth do you ha ha cheers Nigel

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match · 28 December 2012, 11:58

Sorry I copied the wrong number it's me who is thick the number is 281042135725 cheers Nigel

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PeterM · 28 December 2012, 12:05

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Originally Posted by match

Yes the orange one it has one bid at £645 what do you think you don't live in Plymouth do you ha ha cheers Nigel

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I don't, but several members do.. ;-)

Could well be a nice little boat...I'd be asking about transom and deck integrity..the transom has several extra holes..filled and other wise used. I'd put an offset on the throttle so its not so closer to the wheel, tidy up the cables with some spiral wrap, stick some mudguards on the trailer, give the whole lot a good polish and the console some tlc. And turn you could have a good one..

Engine is ideal and has a reputation for being fairly bullet proof.

Id not bother with dials..keep it simple like they were designed.

All that if the transom is fully dry...which would be my big question. But for 750 with the engine to be negotiated....worth serious serious consideration.

ribraff · 28 December 2012, 12:05

It has a curved tube on it instead of the original sectional version. It looks as though it is Hypalon as opposed to PVC, i've got a feeling I might have retubed that quite a few years back!

PeterM · 28 December 2012, 12:07

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Originally Posted by ribraff

It has a curved tube on it instead of the original sectional version. It looks as though it is Hypalon as opposed to PVC, i've got a feeling I might have retubed that quite a few years back!

Then its a decent tube... :-)...

match · 28 December 2012, 12:16

Is there anybody in Plymouth willing to do me a big festive favour and check this boat out as I know very little about ribs and this would be my first and I don't fancy driving six hours to find its no good.Many thanks to everybody's help and advise.
Regards
Nigel

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Boats&Outboards · 28 December 2012, 12:22

I'm in Plymouth

not sure I can get over before the end of the auction though. Shall I call him to see if something can be arranged for tomorrow morning ? Might be the best I can offer at the moment, according to my better half I'm still supposed to be off work, good job she's not using Ribnet

match · 28 December 2012, 12:24

I'm guessing the tar some is what the engine is attached to are they a big job to replace if it needed (worse case) thanks Nigel

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PeterM · 28 December 2012, 12:30

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I'm guessing the tar some is what the engine is attached to are they a big job to replace if it needed (worse case) thanks Nigel

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Yep...however if Ed did the tube some time ago it was probably worth it being done when he did it. However let's say that's maybe three or four years ago which is long enough for it to start to rot, but it could be fine!

Now i know that's the boat in question that's the only thing I'd worry about.

If only it was closer...