I have an 10 foot Avon with a 15hp Evinrude. The Avon is has a ribbed hard bottom. They came with my 1978 Gulfstar when I bought it about 5 years ago. I have no idea how old they are. I owned the boat initially with a guy that loved to "tinker" and he had the time and talent to keep the outboard running like a top. About 6 months ago I bought him out, so the boat is all mine. The bad news is that I am mechanically challenged when it comes to small motor maintenance and the Evinrude needs tender loving care. The Admiral has a hard time starting it with the pull rope to top it all off. Anyway, it's time for a new dinghy and motor so I am going shopping at the Miami boat show. I need to find a home for the dinghy and motor. The Avon tends to lose air after about a week, but it has a foot pump. As noted, the Evinrude needs periodic tender loving care. Rather than go through the eBay route -- I thought that I'd see if anyone on the list wanted it. No cost -- gosh knows I have benefited greatly from lurking around the list. Never hurts to give a little back. I live in Tampa and I have a slip at Imperial Marine right off Gandy Boulevard. I am willing to give the avon and evinrude, free of charge, to the first person who responds to me directly and wants them. At the end of the month I'll arrange with whomever wants them to either get the dinghy to the fuel dock where it can be taken away by car or we can arrange to transfer it to your boat. If anyone wants the Avon and the Evinrude (and a gas tank and two paddles for good measure), just e-mail me directly. First e-mail I receive that wants the dinghy and it's all yours. Alan Wagner 1978 44' Gulfstar MC "Morning Delight" Tampa, Florida Wagner.Florida@Verizon.net