Anyone have any beta on pre-78' Avon raft valves? We still have a 76' and are trying to find valve parts/gaskets. The valves look and operate similar to Leafield A-7's but are not Leafield, are surface mounted like the newer C-7's, and the pin/shaft in the center that you push and turn to open and close it is brass. Would be helpful to know the brand if anyone knows. Thx
i just got a 1974 avon raft from my dad the valve is a ALFONS HAAR SF1 valve it took me forever to find that out to there is a rebuild kit for them im trying to get ahold of the manufacturer to just order the one part i need the rubber seal at the bottom of the brass stem
Yawns thanks for posting. My buddy Jim has a 1970's Avon that's why we're searching. Boat is still in great shape but slow leaks somewhere and we think it's the valves. Also, that valve design is slightly different in that it has that o-ring seal that you're talking about, so without that it's a little harder to pump than it should be.
I'll look too but if you find that valve repair kit would you please let me know and I'll do the same?
Dude!
Did you check in with D-9? If he doesn't have it somewhere in his piles, he probably knows where to find them.
Also, you wanna T Shirt at the reunion? If so, size and quantity.
Did you decide what you want to do for accommodations at the reunion?
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