Arvor … then
Launched in 1978 by Frank Collins, Collins Marine were responsible for creating Arvor boats.
Frank Collins was a keen yachtsman, and in 1978, a Renault car dealer in Sydney. With a marine background and a career in engineering, it was inevitable that Collins would break in to the world of marine diesel engines.
In 1983, Renault in France quit the marine market to concentrate on the automotive market. Renault Marine Diesel was sold to Nanni Diesel Engines. With only a change of name, the same staff produced the same engines in the same factory based in Bordeaux.
Peter Collins joined his fathers company in 1984, and in 1989 the automotive business was sold with all efforts being placed on the Marine division. The successful company then decided to break into boat building. It was then that Arvor boats of France started to develop diesel shaft drive vessels. The first vessel was the Arvor 20.
Arvor … now
Today, there are 3 models in the Arvor range: Arvor 20 - Series II, Arvor 230AS, Arvor 250AS and Arvor 280AS.
Arvor boats are the UK’s most popular small fishing boats and were voted “Best small fishing boat” in 2002. Arvor offer fisherman the complete package; quality craftsmanship, reliability and a generous amount of fishing space. Other quality features these boats provide, include a lock up wheel house, self draining decks and freshwater cooled engines.
If you want a boat with no problematic maintenance issues, petrol powered stern-drives and outboards, as well as economical and reliable boating … choose Arvor.
The Arvor range ...
Arvor 20
- Large cockpit with livewell
- Rodholders
- Convenient handrails and bowrails
- Plenty of storage
- Large amount of light
Arvor 215AS
- Spacious below deck
- Aquarium style livewell
- A completely counter-moulded cockpit
- Multiple storage compartments keep your gear organised
- Hydraulic steering
Arvor 230AS
- A spacious cabin
- Galley to port and a dining table
- Standard trim tabs
- Stainless steel net rollers
- A transom door gives access to the stern platform
Arvor 250AS
- Standard bow thruster
- A sink, cooker and table
- Large, open deck, with fold down wooden benches
- Original livewell with an electric pump
- Standard stern platform for easy access
Arvor 280 Deluxe
- A livewell with pump and a fish locker
- Three wooden foldable cockpit benches
- An artificial teak laminate covers the floor
- Nine passengers can be accommodated in four berths
- An electric windlass with a revised, longer swinging bow roller