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Old 06 July 2004, 12:01   #1
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6.3m Humber Ocean Pro on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...483862301&rd=1

What do you think? The hull does look very faded for a year-old boat. Is there anything you can do about that short of a re-tube?

What would the performance be like with the fitted 115hp motor?
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Old 06 July 2004, 12:22   #2
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Your right tubes do look awful for an Apr 04 hull, so is there something your not being told. Like the tubes came off another boat and its only the GRP hull that was new in Apr 04 ? they claim 3 years warranty left on the tubes but I thought Humber offered a 5 year warranty ?

Trailer looks like it might by an American one, with all the problems of tow hitch sizes etc.

Yamaha looks a sensible size for the hull, but were are the instruments for the engine ?

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Old 06 July 2004, 12:25   #3
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...note to self.. **remember to keep my nice yellow tubed Humber away from that nasty sun**

and budget for a decent, braked, trailer as well if you do bid...
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Old 06 July 2004, 12:31   #4
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Do they get sun in Pwllheli, Jono?
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Old 06 July 2004, 12:36   #5
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Steady!...... Pwllheli is well known for the hours of sunshine, calm waters, friendly local folk, cheap beer and... and.... and...... "NURSE, WHERE'S MY MEDICATION?"....
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Old 06 July 2004, 12:38   #6
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Old 06 July 2004, 14:36   #7
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Humber had a 6.3 ocean pro yellow with a white hull for sale a few weeks ago the advert said faded tubes no egine or trailer When I rang they said it was sold , I wounder if this is the same boat
I think it was about £6000
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Old 06 July 2004, 17:27   #8
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I have a Humber 6.3, new in August 2002. It has navy blue tubes which are probably as worse a colour as any for fading. It too has been out in quite a lot of sun. My tubes havn't faded yet!

Be very wary. Looks odd to me!

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Old 06 July 2004, 17:36   #9
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Has it been treated with toluene?
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Old 06 July 2004, 19:55   #10
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Humber stopped using those style handles and "H" logos more than 3 years ago.
Reckon it's a new hull and 2nd hand tubes.
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