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Avon Rover R310 Lite RIB

I have just been looking at these lite ribs and it is exactly what I need. Lightweight (only 94 pounds) Dinghy that I can lift myself up on the dock racks and is a RIB. I was looking for places that sell them (Defender being the first place I looked at). Defender only has a couple of other model Avon dinghies and almost appears to be phasing out the line. In looking around, very few places seem to carry Avon and those that do carry the Avon dinghies have them at outrageous prices (around $3,300 for the R310 lite). Anyone know what is going on with Avon and why fewer dealers are carrying them? is it just the price? Are there any other quality brands that carry a light weight (under 100 pounds) rib that I should consider?

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