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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

16 February 2021, 00:13

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Like New Avon Redcrest Value

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Posted By AndrewMK2GR

Thanks for the info, and that seems like the...

Thanks for the info, and that seems like the right way to go. I like how lightweight and easily handled it is, both stowed and assembled. Seems like it will be easy to deploy out on the water. I have...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

15 February 2021, 18:28

Replies: 2

Like New Avon Redcrest Value

Views: 952

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

Like New Avon Redcrest Value

I recently purchased a 1986(?) Avon Redcrest to use as a beach landing dinghy. The man I bought it from bought it new, used it a couple times, then stored it in his garage in San Diego until he sold...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

28 January 2015, 16:36

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

I like the look of the custom plywood floor shown...

I like the look of the custom plywood floor shown in this post:
https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/zodiac-g470-f470-fc470-39745-2.html#post394556

i'm not sure from those pictures if the joint between...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

28 January 2015, 15:29

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

I will order some of that glue. Would you...

I will order some of that glue.

Would you recommend I just leave the flaps that are glued to the thrust board alone? Should I try to re-glue the edges that are coming up? The glue joints on the...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

28 January 2015, 03:24

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

(more pictures)

(more pictures)

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

28 January 2015, 03:23

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

I cleaned and re-greased the valves this evening;...

I cleaned and re-greased the valves this evening; they now turn smoothly and seem to be working properly. After working on the valves I inflated the boat and gave it a once over. It held air fine...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 January 2015, 19:50

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

I will take pictures of those areas tonight after...

I will take pictures of those areas tonight after I have serviced the valves and inflated the boat. The boat did not come with a hand pump, is there a specific model that you would recommend?

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 January 2015, 19:17

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

Thanks for all the pointers, I will follow them...

Thanks for all the pointers, I will follow them carefully. The one valve I looked at this morning before work seemed to turn ok; hopefully I will be as lucky with the others. I might be in trouble...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 January 2015, 18:56

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

Those are definitely them. The FC470 thread has...

Those are definitely them. The FC470 thread has some great info on valve maintenance that's going to be really helpful for me!

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 January 2015, 18:48

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

That is a really helpful diagram. Is the special...

That is a really helpful diagram. Is the special tool only needed if the inner conical part of the valve is stuck and does not turn?

It looks to me like the triple-guard grease would be applied...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 January 2015, 18:06

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

I have only given the boat a quick 5 minute...

I have only given the boat a quick 5 minute look-over when I picked it up last night (it was dark, so hard to do much inspecting). I did not see any rot or soft spots on the transom and I picked at...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 January 2015, 16:17

Replies: 20

Zodiac MK2 GR

Views: 8,318

Posted By AndrewMK2GR

Zodiac MK2 GR

I just picked up a Zodiac MK2 Grand Raid last night that I purchased through ebay. The hypalon skin material seems to be in decent shape, and the boat was inflated and holding air when I inspected...

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