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Old 20 June 2010, 12:00   #1
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What model?

I am new to ribs and I just bought an older(1985) avon rib, How do I find out what model it is? and any more information about it. All that I have is the serial number..to go by.

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Old 20 June 2010, 12:46   #2
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It might be worth speaking to Avon directly or put some pic's up... i'm sure the Avon enthusiasts would be able to identify for you.
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Old 20 June 2010, 15:36   #3
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Old 20 June 2010, 16:23   #4
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Welcome to RIBnet, that looks like a well looked after boat for its age. I'm sure someone will be along soon with the info you need. Happy ribbing.
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Old 20 June 2010, 17:20   #5
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looks like a 4m searider to me...
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Old 21 June 2010, 00:04   #6
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Thanks for the replies,that is what I was thinking, The previous owner had a 50hp 2 stroke on her, I opted for a 30 for now, but hope to upgrade to a 40 four stroke next season. There is also a plan to lower the console and move it foreward and attach a seat of some kind, Right now I have to stand up all the time... but I hope to have a lot of fun with it...

Thanks again,Rodney
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Impressed

Bloody h__l Rodney, posting on Ribnet at your age is one thing, but renovating a RIB - does your Dad know about it
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Bloody h__l Rodney, posting on Ribnet at your age is one thing, but renovating a RIB - does your Dad know about it
Sorry about my friend, he was your age when he started fitting out his Vipermax but now has his name down on the Zimmer frame waiting list

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Have you seen how long you have to wait for the V8 version
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3-4 days any colour
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Better than the waiting list for an Etec 150 then
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Go on then how long
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Go on then how long
Normally within a week but which then became the end of July

However the latest news today is that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel so fingers crossed Seawolf will not have paddles for primary propulsion!
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