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Old 15 May 2012, 17:42   #1
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Hello from an Avon Searider owner

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Well to be honest HWMBO is the "real" owner but I am the skivvy. The Avon looks like a great boat - pity about the trailer but I learned about bearings, hubs and stub axles

Hoping to enjoy it as a tender and a fun boat.

Best wishes to all you RIBbers

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Old 15 May 2012, 18:54   #2
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Great choice, I still have a 1978 Searider 4M with a 50 Mercury... awesome boats
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Old 15 May 2012, 18:58   #3
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Hoping to enjoy it as a tender and a fun boat.
You'll love it - those wee Avons make ideal tenders
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Old 15 May 2012, 20:55   #4
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Hi

Well to be honest HWMBO is the "real" owner but I am the skivvy. The Avon looks like a great boat - pity about the trailer but I learned about bearings, hubs and stub axles

Hoping to enjoy it as a tender and a fun boat.

Best wishes to all you RIBbers

P
Come on let's have a photo of it then!
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