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Colin, Are you having the Hysu Foils fitted Always promised myself if I got a cat I'd treat myself and the cat to Hysu Foils.

Just thinking back to my wilson 17 days I had a 5hp 2 stroke. I would have prefered to have changed for a similar 4 stroke (sold the lot) as the premixed fuel in the integral tank would go stale if not regularly used/changed.

Hi Charlie, Looking at the nines????? But will see when we pass the fareway........... Might have to pull back in the lee a bit

how lucky is that

How's your head Belated wishes. I note Tommy LD was keen to get away last night did he make it to the 'Other' club in time to see Lola perform

Happy Birthday Paul

Yes! Many Happy Returns .............. grandad

Mmmmmmmm, looks tricky

Thanks Rob! & BTW congrats on (stealing...........Eeeeeeeer fluking) ......Aah sod it! winning the money fairly and squarely again! Be there or be dumb ! that's what I say! Well done Chap

An all round day but with cod firmly in mind Down the harbour at first light to meet a welcoming flat sea, so a quick transit to a spot a bit further off today. We settled in to fish the last of the flood, myself keeping a variety of tactics on the go with one whiting rig and two for cod, on up & one down. Rupert being the sorta focussed fellow he is, concentrated solely on larger baits for the cod. Lesson one ..after the first two exploding, boggle eyed flobber

Hi Steve, Welcome! Nice boat! I think we have one or two Pirates in 'The Club'. What setup do you have engine wise? What type of boat angling do you like to do? I have the older Souter Mi 21, principally the same boat, with inboard Tdiesel 130hp to a 290dpe leg in my case. I operate from Xchurch just up from the bandstand on the Stour. I keep a look out for you. Trev

not pointed at you Brain paricularly .............but just go fishing...............please!!!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm Soren Beck with his 444lb H'but

Indeed! Happy Birthday Jack. Long time no see.

So sorry to here this news My thoughts are with his family Trev

We had a marine diesel course a while back wich was great. Perhaps a outboard one would be in order.

Stale fuel is highly likely. Might also be worth cleaning the carb with alcohol.

First Class!

That's the spirit Confidence in your kit makes the whole thing the pleasure we crave and not a worry . Happy Days

Much better to have things go twang at home rather than an hour before dark when you need to up anchor and head home . Tight lines. Job done Dave

Continued use is fine provided you protect from the severe cold. Still worth running the float chambers dry on 2 stokes to prevent the gumming up. (an all year round issue). My old mariner 60 on the Wilson, 1990, had 200 hours when I got her in 2000. I put on another 3-400 in five years with no probs, just kept running through the winters. The guys who bought her from me came unstuck and only put 3 hours on in 2 years.................. The crank went

Dangers of not running very frequently during winter in addition to the possible freeze fractures include: Gum deposits in carbs (2 strokes) Impellers going stiff where compressed and braking up when you do start it. Thermostats jamming as deposits harden. and the big one for 2 strokes Condensation on the crank causing corrosion and the subsequent, painful death at the start of next season, when the pitted crank busts up ya shells...... rattle bang pop

A generic one off the net and American I think.

Very good discussion guys, thank you and keep it coming. Who knows anything about Coonicoat? (?? spelling) Sorry, CuNiGuard

Happy Birthday Peter Have a nice day!