5.5 Meter Humber - What do I need to look for

[Dominic]

I'm in the market for a Rib. Budget isn't huge, and I'm looking for something I can tidy up and make my own.

This has come up on EBay, and is close enough to home to warrant a look.

What do I need to look out for? I would look to replace the outboard..but I want a solid base from which to start.


http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB

Any advice gratefully received.

[beerbelly]

looks half tidy decent trailer id stop telling folks about it or you'll get gazumped

[jamiegolf]

Seen that on gumtree with porous toobs and a sized engine looks like they cleaned it up and got the engine working. check the toobs carefully for leaks. Was up for £1000 with the seized engine.


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[jamiegolf]

About a year ago that was


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[Dominic]

Many thanks for the info Jamie

[beerbelly]

could have been just leaky valves less than a tenner to fix but with the new info you need to have a look and if its the same outboard and its had a seizure consider it a consumable that probably will need replacing

[jamiegolf]

Rear cone ends were leaking at the seams.


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[Dominic]

I'd be looking to change the outboard anyway, and if needed I would replace the tubes aswell. It's just close to home and my intended usage would only be for 4/5 weeks a year so I don't want to spend a fortune.

I'll see how the bidding runs and try to see it in person.

[jamiegolf]

Toobs not cheap 3500-4500.


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[idsebby]

Tube pics are taken when wet so don't expect them to look that fresh and shiny in real life.