Avon help

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I just got an Avon Rover inflatable boat. I forgot to write down the model yesterday and rolled it up. Its about 12 feet, made in 97, has a wood floor, and is rated for 25 hp, 7 people, and about 1420 lbs. I got a 10 hp motor for it. What I'm wanting to know is, how much air pressure should I fill it with? I found that others take 2-3 psi, but nothing on the Avon. Its rather dirty, what should I clean it with? Is there anything else I need to know? This is my first inflatable boat.

Thanks,
Ryan.

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[FlyingSpud]

Basically you kick it until it feels alright

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[longjohnsilver]

The handbook says 3 - 3.5 psi for the tubes and 2 - 3 psi for the keel. If it's the 3.8 (which is 12'5") then max HP is 20 and recommended is 10 - 15.

I have had my Avon for years and annually give it a good clean with Ciff, although very slightly abrasive it has done it no harm and cleans all the muck off it.

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[ralf1]

bought a product called rib cleaner cannot recollect the manufacturer,white bottle with navy and silver sticker on it excellent stuff,spray on leave for a few mins and hose down works wonders.

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[eight]

I got to put it in the water and drive it today, worked great. But I have another question. The keel tube valve needs to be repaired. I think the inside plastic part of the valve unscrews so I can put the new parts in, and screw it back in. I stuck a set of needle nose pliers in the valve to try to unscrew it and bent the pliers. Does the valve really unscrew or is there something else I have to do?

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