Looking for help!

[John Seixas]

Hello from California
My nephew just gave me his dads old rib.
I’m a former lifeguard and used a rib daily. I’m having problems identifying this old Avon model and only have the hull plate for now.
We’re searching for the paperwork.
Need a good sleuth to figure out what model it is.
Should be a fun restoration as I’ve restored and maintained these for a lifeguard agency.
Here’s the hull IID.
Pictures in comments.

[John Seixas]

Gb-avb17198a898

[spartacus]

Couple of threads here may help.

What happens when you contact Avon for specific rebuild questions: https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/a-littl...von-40021.html

Contacting Avon (now Zodiac MilPro): https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/identif...oat-78008.html

You could PM office888 who is state-side and in the trade.

[Tim M]

That HIN makes it a 1998 boat so by Avon standards quite recent! Could well be an Avon Searider (which have a bit of a cult following). Does it have a large hole at the bottom of the V below the engine and two further vent holes near the front of the hull - if yes it’s a Searider and these are the water ballast vent / drain holes.

A photo will tell us exactly what it is.

[John Seixas]

Click on attachments!

[office888]

It's an Avon Rover RIB, probably R3.11 is the model.

You'll need to file paperwork for your state since it's been registered before.

Otherwise, you can just contact Zodiac US for a replacement MSO.