Peter,
I hope you don't mind me dropping you a quick pm but after doing several searches to read up on AVON raft you provide comments about Avon rafts that seem quite useful and knowledgeable.
I'm looking to purchase a 14' Avon SB and was wondering if you knew what year the following raft was made or know of any contacts that might be able to help me out.
The serial number is V- B or D-3226D585. It seems to be in good shape for a raft of that era. Would you have an idea when it was made and what repair issues to look for with an Avon of that era? I kinda like the idea of rowing an older raft that needs some attention annually but don't want to end up with a basket case. I row a 1996 13' Aire Super Puma since new but with two kids I'm looking to get on the river with a raft with more room....and keep for several more years until the raft is no longer reliable on more remote stretches of river.
Thanks for any feedback.
I hope you don't mind me dropping you a quick pm but after doing several searches to read up on AVON raft you provide comments about Avon rafts that seem quite useful and knowledgeable.
I'm looking to purchase a 14' Avon SB and was wondering if you knew what year the following raft was made or know of any contacts that might be able to help me out.
The serial number is V- B or D-3226D585. It seems to be in good shape for a raft of that era. Would you have an idea when it was made and what repair issues to look for with an Avon of that era? I kinda like the idea of rowing an older raft that needs some attention annually but don't want to end up with a basket case. I row a 1996 13' Aire Super Puma since new but with two kids I'm looking to get on the river with a raft with more room....and keep for several more years until the raft is no longer reliable on more remote stretches of river.
Thanks for any feedback.