Avon Inflatable questions!

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Thanks 'NormanS' the Avon was delivered last night and the kids are playing Swallows and Amazons in it in the lounge :rolleyes:

It only took 2 minutes to pump it up with the Avon pump so I don't think i will bother with an electric pump at the moment - I would like another foot pump to go on the boat, the valves have been replaced but look to be Avon - the nozzle needed is 2cm,3/4" in size can anyone recommend a pump for the job, the ones on the market don't look big enough.

Can you still buy the Bowdodger or is that an e-Bay job or maybe make one up?

The drain bung seems to get in the way of any wheel fixings, anyone got around this e.g. build up or fit to one-side!

These wheels are on the short list. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LONG-FOLD...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item27c312e002

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Any idea what these wires are for?
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I reckon Duncan is right about the wires. I was thinking for securing the outboard but they are too long and you'd not need two.

Those a old Avon pumps are good .. look after it


Modern ones are this type of thing

http://polymarineshop.com/parts-acc...ges/bravo-1-heavy-duty-footbellows-500cc.html

http://polymarineshop.com/parts-acc...ges/bravo-2-heavy-duty-footbellows-600cc.html

http://polymarineshop.com/parts-acc...amber-footbellows-inc-pressure-indicator.html

Go see what Seateach, Force4 or Lansdale Marine have available and choose one.
 
I have those wheels on my Avon 2.81 they are excellent.
Buy the electric pump, it will deflate the Avon into a manageable size. When deflating push the rubbing strakes in so that the rowlocks come to the edge...hopefully obvious when you try.
 
dylan said:
I have those wheels on my Avon 2.81 they are excellent.
Buy the electric pump, it will deflate the Avon into a manageable size. When deflating push the rubbing strakes in so that the rowlocks come to the edge...hopefully obvious when you try.
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I use one of these to get 90% of the air into the tubes and then top up with the foot pump, also really useful for deflating.
 
Hi Zagato,

Glad the dinghy arrived safely.
I had a wee smile at it being in your lounge, cos at present our Redcrest is in the lounge having aft seat mounting pads glued in. Garage is too cold.:)
 
Lol, I'll be touching up the varnish the evening when the kids are out of the way and the fire is lit :) Very pleased with her, thanks mate ;)

I have just bought a new old stock bowdodger for her :D

From this company, he has quite a few Avon Bowdodgers but not so many for the more popular models. Paid £15. Tel 01392 250970

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/2008...ixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0

"We have a variety of other Avon bow dodgers in stock if you are in need of a different one.

Avon Redcrest bow dodger, the triangle 123 x 90 x 90cm.

Avon 380 Rover 170 x 125 125cm. New, bagged at £35 discounted.

Avon 310 and 340 Rover (The one with poppers) 128 x 103 x 103cm. We have 3.

Avon Redshank 154 x 120 x 120cm. 10+ of these.

Avon 280 Rover 140 x 110 x 110cm. 5 in stock".
 
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Zagato,

The newer Avon models came with a different pump asstandard. It was the same as the Bravo 10 but as can be seen from the photo it had Avon embossed on it.

Unfortunately it is not as efficient as the original but does have the advantage of an alternative connection for air decks to inflate them to the much higher pressure required for rigidity.


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Because the old style pumps, as shown in Zagato's photo, have a right angle bend where the hose comes out of the pump body, they are much easier to stow in a locker. The hose on the newer pumps tend to get damaged.
 
NormanS said:
Because the old style pumps, as shown in Zagato's photo, have a right angle bend where the hose comes out of the pump body, they are much easier to stow in a locker. The hose on the newer pumps tend to get damaged.
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Doesn't it disconnect. It does on the Bravo ones
 
The bowdodger arrived today (links on previous page to some new old stock one's for sale!). No bendy pipe required! Easy/quick to put on, useful especially if towing I should think.

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Mmm, think I may have it on upside down. Dipstick!!

Better...

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Hi Chris,
we've got an old Tinker red foot pump that might fit-i'll measure it with caliphers tomorrow if not clearing snow and you can pick it up next time you are over this way 'airing the kids', probably have a few more mags too.
Thanks for that bow dodger source- i've been looking for one for our Redstart-thought i might have to start sewing!
Dick
 
Thanks Dick, you will be at it today, coming down thick and fast here. It must be an interesting sight in the harbours at the moment! I wonder if any marinas are freezing over :eek:
 
Certainly was a busy day, didn't get a chance to measure it-

only did a few stretches of heavy footfall village pavement-the thames wash WSCC delivered froze/caked in the hopper of my hand gritter and in Tony's spreader on his road snow plough-we spent lots of effort poking it down- only salt was as dredged, no rock salt added, but at least it was some traction for people underfoot.

Wish some of the idiot 4x4 drivers would realise it's not how fast you can go, but how long it takes to stop-they'd last about 10 mins in Sweden right now- loads in ditches around Forest Row apparently-why am i unsurprised-" I feel so safe in my 4x4" types, who don't know how to engage low ratio & differential ranges. One just missed me outside the butchers doing about 40 in a 30 zone on ice/snow mix. Prat.

Rant over- Back to marinas- EYH freezes-it's brackish because of the Tidemill pond and all the land drains that run into it.
 
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