Avon Redcrest Fibreglass Seat

[roboandkate]

Having had my brother moaning all season about having a wet backside everytime we use the inflatable I went into our local Avon dealership to enquire about buying a fibreglass thwart for our Redcrest to find they are £86.00.

Does anyone know of an alternative supply for these as this seems a bit excessive.

Thanks

 

[MrCramp]

I assume you mean the seat at the stern. I havn't got one either and did intend to make one somehow, but I've not got round to it yet.

I did wonder whether a piece of plywood sitting on top of the side tubes and held down somehow onto the straps on the side of the tube would suffice. I considered giving it a "leg" in the middle which would sit on the plywood floor.

Thats as far as I got! Await other responses with interest.

 

[pvb]

It does sound a lot of money, but it's quite a well-made item which fits properly, is waterproof, and shouldn't damage the tubes. Guess the answer is to watch eBay and the boat jumbles!

 

[Csail]

I have one that i assume goes on the bow as it is tapered? (yellow grp)

 

[pdavies]

I have seen these on E bay. It is worth keeping a look out.

 

[VicS]

[ QUOTE ]
brother moaning all season about having a wet backside

[/ QUOTE ] I dont blame him. I never get in an inflatable unless I'm wearing water proof trousers!

Why not make a nice wooden seat?

 

[Gin]

We seldom use ours, PM me and see if we can agree a price

 

[MILLMAR]

I have one thats surplus to requirements!

 

[yebaws]

Avon Redcrest Seat

Very old thread here....

I'm looking for one of these too.... Does anybody have one that they don't need / want? Failing that, could anybody give me the measurements please so that I can cut my own? I'm not sure what happens on the bottom of the seat (how it attaches to the webbing straps on the boat)

Thanks!

 

[A1Sailor]

Avon Rover seat

I'm not sure what happens on the bottom of the seat (how it attaches to the webbing straps on the boat)

Thanks!

I used to have an Avon Rover, and the single "slot in" yellow fibreglass seat in the middle was a real pain in the wet trousers!
1. It didn't float - so needed a lanyard attached.
2. It was impossible to get it in if you over inflated the dinghy.
3. It caused quite a bit of wear to the dinghy fabric.
The trick to getting it in place was to slot one end in, then sit over that end facing the other end - facing athwartships. Then put the soles of your feet against the inside of the dinghy, push, and ease the other end of the seat into the loop which holds it. Pictures would explain all - but I don't have any.
Next - you need to keep sitting on it to keep it in place. I didn't have floorboards or an inflatable floor. If you stood on the floor the sides of the dinghy would come towards each other and the seat would pop out quicker than you could say ****** & *******!
Just my opinion, but depending on what kind of floor your dinghy has, an inflatable seat might be better.

Edit: I purchased the dinghy/seat in 1990 - so they maybe improved the design subsequently...

 

[yebaws]

I used to have an Avon Rover, and the single "slot in" yellow fibreglass seat in the middle was a real pain in the wet trousers!
1. It didn't float - so needed a lanyard attached.
2. It was impossible to get it in if you over inflated the dinghy.
3. It caused quite a bit of wear to the dinghy fabric.
The trick to getting it in place was to slot one end in, then sit over that end facing the other end - facing athwartships. Then put the soles of your feet against the inside of the dinghy, push, and ease the other end of the seat into the loop which holds it. Pictures would explain all - but I don't have any.
Next - you need to keep sitting on it to keep it in place. I didn't have floorboards or an inflatable floor. If you stood on the floor the sides of the dinghy would come towards each other and the seat would pop out quicker than you could say ****** & *******!
Just my opinion, but depending on what kind of floor your dinghy has, an inflatable seat might be better.

Edit: I purchased the dinghy/seat in 1990 - so they maybe improved the design subsequently...

Actually it's the stern seat I'm after. I have the inflatable centre seat but feel that it would be easier to control the outboard tiller from a stern seat instead of sitting on the side. I have a rigid floor so hopefully won't suffer from popping out and I guess that you could reduce the wear to the fabric by putting some rubber trim on the seat where it makes contact...

 

[Gordonmc]

Very old thread here....

I'm looking for one of these too.... Does anybody have one that they don't need / want? Failing that, could anybody give me the measurements please so that I can cut my own? I'm not sure what happens on the bottom of the seat (how it attaches to the webbing straps on the boat)

Thanks!

There is one on Ebay. 85cm long.
How do I know? cos I put it there.

 

[yebaws]

There is one on Ebay. 85cm long.
How do I know? cos I put it there.

I've seen these on ebay but not specified for a Redcrest - are they all the same? What happens with the fixings underneath? Some say 80cm, some 84cm, some 85cm and nobody seems to reply when I ask if it will fit a redcrest....

 

[Heg813]

I am after a stern fibre glass seat for an avon redcrest after my husband left ours on the beach. This is a long shot, but does anyone have one they are willing to sell?

Thanks!

 

[30boat]

I have one but never use it.It's not very kind on the tubes or the straps.

 

[Heg813]

I have one but never use it.It's not very kind on the tubes or the straps.

If that's the case, could you let me know if you're willing to sell yours, or know of someone who is? We occasionally use our boat, but have found it useful....