A frame wanted for Avon 4 searider

drandyallen · 11 April 2010, 20:03

Hi Everyone.

I've just purchased an Avon SR4M and wondered if anyone has an A frame for sale for it or could direct me to reputable supplier?

I'm in Uk many thanks

Andy

Mollers · 11 April 2010, 20:07

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Originally Posted by drandyallen

Hi Everyone.

I've just purchased an Avon SR4M and wondered if anyone has an A frame for sale for it or could direct me to reputable supplier?

I'm in Uk many thanks

Andy

I have a tame fabricator making one for our's. It will then go off to a pal's for powder coating. We could possibly make a pair.

It'll be 2" Ally tube.

drandyallen · 11 April 2010, 20:13

Phew that was quick, sounds excellent a pair it is!

Can you let me know approx price, dates etc when you get them?

Thanks again

Andy

Mollers · 11 April 2010, 20:15

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Originally Posted by drandyallen

Phew that was quick, sounds excellent a pair it is!

Can you let me know approx price, dates etc when you get them?

Thanks again

Andy

I'll let you know when I know. Where in Dumplin' Land are you?

Mollers · 11 April 2010, 20:17

As you're running a Mercruiser inboard in your SR4, you may get away with a little less height on the A frame.

drandyallen · 11 April 2010, 20:21

Yes, it's been a long day :0)

Thanks again, looking forward to getting it A framed and out in Cream Tea land. Minus the in board.

Mollers · 11 April 2010, 20:24

Where in Devon?
My Sis lives in Teignmouth, might be able to sort delivery.

drandyallen · 11 April 2010, 21:15

Hi

I'm at Colyton East Devon, near to Seaton Lyme Regis, Sidmouth etc. Yes I could collect from Teignmouth area pretty easily.

Please keep me posted and if you need funding up front let me know

Andy

steve567 · 21 April 2010, 19:24

Any chance of a threesome?
My SR4 is certainly in need of an A-frame and I'm a courier situated in Plymouth so could help out with transport...

Downhilldai · 21 April 2010, 19:28

I can see £££ signs in Mollers' eyes.

Mollers · 21 April 2010, 19:40

Work begins on frame(s) on Tues. I'll get prices when Nick has looked at our SR4. Our's has a deluxe deck, we'll need to know whether the other boats are standard or deluxe for the length of the diagonal braces.

Mr. SR Rainman (DHD)

will explain the difference between the decks if asked nicely.

Downhilldai · 21 April 2010, 19:47

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(DHD)

will explain the difference between the decks if asked nicely.

There's no need to ask nicely.

Deluxe decks (like on Mollers' boat) are made of plastic(GRP) and have moulded in curvy transom supports, whereas the Rescue boat decks are made properly out of plywood and have a pair of 1" diameter stainless strut tubes bolted to the deck and the transom.

Mollers · 21 April 2010, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

There's no need to ask nicely.

Deluxe decks (like on Mollers' boat) are made of plastic and have moulded in curvy transom supports, whereas the Rescue boat decks are made properly out of plywood and have a pair of 1" diameter stainless strut tubes bolted to the deck and the transom.

So, if lengthened, could the diag. struts be bolted to the floor?

Our A frame is having diagonal struts fitted for strength as our kids intend to w/board from it. I suppose a hoop would do, if only for lights, aerial etc.

Downhilldai · 21 April 2010, 19:56

Pics of the both deck types

Downhilldai · 21 April 2010, 20:05

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Originally Posted by Mollers

So, if lengthened, could the diag. struts be bolted to the floor?

I doubt the original struts would need lengthening. If you look at the boat in pic 2 above, you'll see the timber pads moulded onto the deck which hold the captive bolts for securing the transom struts. The A-frame could be fixed to the deck at these points, provided a diagonal brace from this point to the transom was incorporated into the design of the A-frame to replace the original struts.

Whether the strut fixings would be man enough to secure a tow-frame is another issue though......