Hi guys

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 04:25

We are Fred and Rachel,we recently bought a second hand 5.5m Humber with a mercury 90hp 2stroke engine ,it’s safe to say it’s not been the best purchase we’ve made with all the teething problems,however we are quickly learning that the rib community is full of amazing people willing to offer help ,support and very valuable advice,
Thank you 🤙

xpertski · 08 October 2018, 08:27

Welcome Fred and Rachel! It’s all worth it in the end! What Humber have you got? Presume the engine is an Optimax?

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 09:17

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Originally Posted by xpertski

Welcome Fred and Rachel! It’s all worth it in the end! What Humber have you got? Presume the engine is an Optimax?

Hi thanks for the welcome
It’s an assault not 100% sure on the engine
It’s a 2005

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Had to have new trailer and tubes needed repairing ,engine has just been serviced
Took it to Menai at the weekend and discovered it takes on water so that put a stop to that ,the hull will be going for a refurbish, the engine runs sweet very fast but speeds not as important as we just love being on or in the water

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 09:18

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xpertski · 08 October 2018, 11:45

Looks nice, attaque hulls have allot of history behind them and will be quite quick with that engine! Will look out for you on the waves next summer! The refurb season has started for me now so now more boating this year

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 13:26

It’s our first rib ,I’ve since located the hole in the hull appears to be just in front of the trunk ,previous owner must of had a bilge pump the took out and haven’t filled the holes, properly or not at all
It’s sorted now [emoji106]if you see us
Come say hi

Pikey Dave · 08 October 2018, 13:51

Be careful in a following sea, the Attaques are prone to stuffing due to the narrow beam.

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 14:01

Stuffing dave ,forgive me for being thick can you explain this
To a novice pls[emoji106]

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 14:27

Stuffing the bow I get it now [emoji23][emoji106]thanks Dave

Bedlam · 08 October 2018, 15:38

Hi Fred & Rachel saw this at Ty Calch over the weekend glad you got it sorted

Fredhughes · 08 October 2018, 17:52

I’m hoping that’s the last surprise
We discover with the rib, we yet to enjoy a cruise without any issues .