1985 Avon

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1985 Avon

Post by Jabrd23 » 09 Sep 2019, 22:13

Hi, Im New to this site and not sure if I'm in the right place but hopefully someone can help me.
I recently bought a 1985 Avon Rib and I'm looking for the specs on it.. ie. size of motor I Can put on it, max.weight, how many persons. Can anybody tell me what model this is by looking at the pictures... Thank You in advance...
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Re: 1985 Avon

Post by Jabrd23 » 10 Sep 2019, 11:50

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Re: 1985 Avon

Post by ChrisParish » 10 Sep 2019, 16:33

Hi!

Is there a manufacturers plate on it at all? Any identifying markings would help.
Not a complete idiot - some parts are missing.
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Re: 1985 Avon

Post by Jabrd23 » 10 Sep 2019, 17:22

Hi Chris, It does have a plate on the transome but it is pretty oxidized..
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Re: 1985 Avon

Post by Si Crowe » 11 Sep 2019, 08:35

the Avon you have looks like the rover 3.10 version as it has 2 seats so is rated to 9.9hp (thats 2 stroke so not sure about the extra weight of a 4 stroke as 4 strokes werent really popular when that was made) and rated for 4 people + a child if that helps.

great rib's made of hypalon. not the lightest but as long as the tubes are good its a belting boat!

i knew someone who had one with an evinrude 15hp (same engine as 9.9 but different carbs) and the bloody thing flew with one on board. bit over engined but hilarious non the less. :lol: :lol:
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Re: 1985 Avon

Post by PeterM » 11 Sep 2019, 09:38

100% concur with Si - rated to 10hp ( 2 stroke ) . I've got he SIB version I'll be trying at some point with a 9.9 4 stroke … going to be a giggle on the river I'm sure :)
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