Wight Magic Posted May 30, 2012 Report Posted May 30, 2012 with the 48hr comp coming up i was looking to take Wight Magic over any other boats interested? cheers Dave Quote
alun j. Posted May 30, 2012 Report Posted May 30, 2012 Ian may be able to fit tahing JV into his hectic schedule Quote
niggle Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Providing work quiets down a bit Wishin Two would be up for it possibly one crew already Nige Provisional 2 crew Hodgy and Sharky...non members Edited May 31, 2012 by niggle Quote
great white Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 No crew at all at the moment So may have to chase that up, or I suppose I could possibly crew for someone else if they are short. Not sure if I should save the browny points for the possible Cherbourg trip later in the summer. Charlie Quote
niggle Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 More than welcome Charlie,with three "skippers"on board could be fun but not as much room as yours Nige Quote
alun j. Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 If Ian can't do it........I'd love to join one of you as crew Alun Quote
alun j. Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Update........ None of the JV skippers can make this weekend......... So I'm available for crewing............PLEASE !! Quote
great white Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 What is the proposed format? I need to see if I can get time off covered as my assistant is on honeymoon. Any more than the weekend [Competition hours] could be a problem. Charlie Quote
niggle Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) Sorry but at this moment in time Wishin Too is not fit to go. I have a serious lack of power under load and I'm starting to think it may be related to the leg,changed pre and engine fuel filters but can not get over 16knts.Rev out of gear to over 4k but underway lucky to get 2500revs and then it fluctuates badly. I will spend as much time as I can trying different things and then test but it takes at least 15/20 mins to get out to the open sea then same time to get back in so a slow process. Will update through the week. Nige I don't think I was destined to get to Alderney this year Edited June 10, 2012 by niggle Quote
Graham Nash Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 There's plenty of time for Alderney Nigel ....... I hope you get Wishin Too sorted soon and without too much expense. Quote
Tomo Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) I don't think I was destined to get to Alderney this year Don't worry mate the early Turbo season is all but finished..... Septembers the time now...... The fish have left the banks....even the Tope wouldn't play... but bassing was good on live sand eel...but so is it on the ledge....and only a cup full of fuel needed :-) Your always welcome to come on my" Privateers Boat". Thunder and Plunder..Manta Ray... Tomo Edited June 10, 2012 by Tomo Quote
Adam F Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 Sorry to hear that Nige, hope you get it sorted quick and easily. Looking at the weather next weekend it's not looking too good anyway.... Quote
niggle Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 Adam....just looked at forecast ......unbelievable.....June! Tomo cheers mate,but you know what it's like to have a boat that's not 100% ..plays on you're mind until its sorted,but I would LOVE a trip one day.....I'll bring the football for a game on deck if the fishings slow Nige Quote
Rob Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 How clean is your bum Nige? I know Adam had major performance issues on JV once and it was weed related. Quote
niggle Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 Thanks for the interest in my personal hygiene Rob But she's only been in about six weeks and the river doesn't weed up my bottom like a sea mooring Nige Quote
Paul D Posted June 10, 2012 Report Posted June 10, 2012 .I'll bring the football for a game on deck if the fishings slow Its even coded with enough people to play 5 a side Quote
Wedger Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Nige (and sorry this is on this thread) Three things occur to me. fuel line blocked or collapsing tank breather malfunction air bleed into fuel line under load make that four aftercooler problem (hope not) Quote
niggle Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 After a phone call from a mate Gary..thanks Dan,he told me that a lot of American/Canadian built boats have a small filter fitted to the tank pickup because they normally fit petrol engines. So after work in a bit of rain Stripped out and Bingo a tiny little gauze fitted to the end which was covered in small particles.....removed and launched . Rebuilt and running I just had to try it And it is fine again in fact better than fine it's faster Just have to sort the weather now otherwise I might have to use it to get to work Thanks for the phone calls and advice guys Nige Quote
Rob Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Woooooooooooooooooosh! So pleased for you Nige!!!!! Rob Quote
ChrisE Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 Very pleased for you Nige. I was going to suggest a narrowing in the filter system 'cos we had the same problem on Hilda Maud. Looking forward to you flying past me most days. Chris Quote
ospreyman Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 niggle delighted for you, i spent the afternoon trying to think why you had a leg problem with those symptoms. wish now i remembered the gauze bit after my saga with a fuel tank i think- if i remember correctly that we (my engineer really) cut the gauze off and also shortened the uptake pipe slightly to get it away from any crud on the botttom of the tank. tank size is such that thats not an issue. in my ignorance the only question left is why could you draw fuel for high revs under no load but coudnt get it when loaded up does revs not control consumption? chuffed for you now enjoy greg Quote
plaicemat Posted June 11, 2012 Report Posted June 11, 2012 After a call from and discussion with Dave, it seems weather has stopped play again and I have therefore cancelled the accommodation in Alderney. Bored now! Can I go fishing sometime this 'summer' please. Terry. Quote
Rob Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 Sunday was good! (well, not that nice and I should have worn my thermals!) Unlucky lads, I know how much everyone looks forward to the "Alderney Experience". Can we extend the club waters south to the Med? Rob Quote
pirky Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 After a phone call from a mate Gary..thanks Dan,he told me that a lot of American/Canadian built boats have a small filter fitted to the tank pickup because they normally fit petrol engines. So after work in a bit of rain Stripped out and Bingo a tiny little gauze fitted to the end which was covered in small particles.....removed and launched . Rebuilt and running I just had to try it And it is fine again in fact better than fine it's faster Just have to sort the weather now otherwise I might have to use it to get to work Thanks for the phone calls and advice guys Nige Great news mate .... happy days when the weather lets you play !!! Dave Quote
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