Avon restoration

[ReelRaider]

Is there anyway to restore the rubber on an Avon? I have tried the Seapower cleaner without the results I was hoping for. Anyone have a better solution?<br /><br />Thanks - Al

 

[Gav]

Re: Avon restoration

I myself have built many Avon ribs and the only cure is a new tube. With simple instruction anyone should do this task themselves. E-mail for details.<br />Alternativley when Inext visit the states i'll do it for you.............If you buy the beers!<br /><br />G

 

[Wan Zai]

Re: Avon restoration

I hv an Avon Workboat 4.0 meter soft bottom. I had it since 1997. How long would it last before I have to change to a new tube [boat] in tropical condition.

 

[Gav]

Re: Avon restoration

Sudden impulse.<br />It really depends on weight,use and the color of the tube. On a 4mtr you probably have 900grm hpln. A lighter cloth but in keeping with its length. Use could be lesiure or being soft bottomed probably not commercial.Thirdly the color, basically the darker the better. I know this goes against logic as in white reflects light but believe me U.V. will perish a white tube in tropical conditions if not cared for in 5-8 tears. Yet a grey tube in a like for like enviroment and again not cared for would expect to last 9-16 years. Obviousley if both boats were cared for you could double these figures but the golden rule is if you want value for your money go for grey.

 

[Wan Zai]

Re: Avon restoration

Thanks for the info. I hv a grey color Avon inflatable. I currently put it on top of the pontoon at a marina because of barnacle problem if I leave it on the water.<br /><br />I spray and wipe with Armor All to maintain the tube as protection from UV. My pressure gage is faulty and I just estimate the hardness of the tube by slapping the tube. It does not work very well today when the boat actually folded into 2 while I was speeding through a wave. Thank god, it unfolded back after the engine cut off but I got a lot of bruise slipping through the anti slip deck.

 

[zorro1]

Re: Avon restoration

Sudden.<br /> You made me laugh about the folding situation although it must have been scary!<br />Anything you apply to the tube will benefit it appart from the re-coating tins of yuk that are supposed to make the tube look like new. If its a preventative lotin then good. Anything that claims new youthfull looks (sound familiar!)avoid like the plague!!!!!!!<br />Happy boating my friend.<br />Gav.

 

[Martoony33]

Re: Avon restoration

For Hypalon or PVC Boat restoration, you can try a product called SRC, by a manufacturer in Canada. You can find them at http://www.synergy.ca <br /><br />Marty

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: Avon restoration

I painted up an old Quicksilver with this stuff............<br /><br /> http://www.inflatablefix.com/paint.htm <br /><br />Looked like a new boat. Course, I sold it right away.......