1985 Avon

[Jabrd23]

I recently bought a 1985 Avon Rib and I'm looking for the specs on it.. Can anybody tell me what model this is by looking at the pictures... Thank You in advance...

 

[Sea Rider]

What do you want to know about that 34 year oldie besides being Hypalon made, there should be a metal plate with tech specs attached on transom. If it were a boat that can be deck disassembled it's a Sib, if with a hard deck it's a Rib.

Happy Boating

 

[QBhoy]

Looks like the 310 Rover or sports boat model. Hard to tell if it’s actually a rib or not. Likely the inflatable keel maybe. Very popular here in U.K. and considered the best there is. Very expensive new.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Google hypalon boat life...

then realize your 35 year old boat is 20 years past its "sell-by" date

 

[QBhoy]

Hi
looking at pictures, it’s a rib. Likely the 310 model.
I also think it will be newer than 1985, but not by a great deal.
on any other make of boat like this I’d agree with the comments about its shelf life...but Avon’s are a different breed. There are still loads of them about the U.K. from the 70’s. As good as they get.

 

[Sea Rider]

If the hypalon fabric is not porous or hardened and the glue still holds well seams and tubes can still use that nice inflatable for years to come for sure.

Happy Boating