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Old 20 January 2014, 11:18   #1
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Newbee ....... hello

Have been viewing this site for a long time and finally signed up - proud owner of an Avon sea rider (4m) freshly overhauled as a tender

hello to all
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Old 20 January 2014, 11:34   #2
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Hi there Tom and welcome and now we would like to see some photos
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Old 20 January 2014, 13:51   #3
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thanks for the welcome

going to do a post on forum about the refurb as the paint for tubes although a little shiny is superb pics below from a busy weekend
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Old 20 January 2014, 13:52   #4
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and the last few!

just the seat and some cable management needed
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Old 20 January 2014, 13:53   #5
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oh

And thanks for the welcome!
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Old 20 January 2014, 14:36   #6
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they are shiny tubes, nice job
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Old 20 January 2014, 14:37   #7
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They certainly are... It has been nicknamed the 'bondage boat' by the guys at work, will be flattening them back a bit this week
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Old 20 January 2014, 14:46   #8
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It would make a good Mascot boat for a certain group on here

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Old 20 January 2014, 14:50   #9
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behave yourself Kerny, the BSG won't be awake yet, it's only January
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Welcome Tom - have fun and stay safe :o)
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Old 20 January 2014, 17:23   #11
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Welcome to RIBnet.

And to think that Sea Riders used to viewed as something held together with gaffa tape and good humour.
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Old 20 January 2014, 19:27   #12
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Will do

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Old 20 January 2014, 19:28   #13
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Welcome to you - Mersea is a good place!!
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Old 20 January 2014, 19:31   #14
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I am a little bias but have to say could never leave ... Love it
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