Wedger

Keep an eye out on Q423. 'Otter' is also having her leg mended (replaced) and back in the water soon.

Priceless

Sweet.

Happy Birthday Adam

Yeeeerst........ Happy Birffday Del

Very nice bait Andy! Did you send it back down or eat it?

I think you need to get out and practice your back cast Paul.

Good Luck with this Martin. Bream on

Not wanting to hijack this one guys but whilst the prop guru is on form........... Duncan. I've just bought a second hand 290 DPE drive and sheild for Otter - the type sold originally with the AD31 130hp Volvo that I have. The hope is that with the extra efficiency I can make best use of the power where currently I am boarderline in the get-up-and-go stakes. Q. Proping. Where can I get a reliable prop calc for my setup? 130 HP turbo-diesel 19.5 ft waterline 21 OAL 2.4 tons (inc two fat bodies and a livebait tank) I'm not certain of the ratio yet but this I can checked tomorrow, however it came from a 21 footer with the same engine so here hoping! Just wondered if you had the info or an idea of what I need. Cheer T

If the bottom allows, use the same as a hopper rig or rotten bottom portland. If the bottom is very snaggy but reletively even depth, then still go for the float.

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Mmmmmmmmmmmm not suprized....... Nice bassing reel

That's OK Jim, I've nailed mine to the chart table

I will have a word Tony, Many thanks.

Hi All, I know Alan H will have an opinion on this too but..... What do you consider to be the best 'daylight viewable' laptop most appropriate to use with PC plotter? Can PC plotter, run on a laptop be interfaced and overlayed with radar? I still haven't taken the plunge but fully intend to when I can possibly make up my mind Cheers T

Struth mate, I don't know He's always been 2 small (light ) years ahead o' me

Jimbo, I had one of those on my Wilson Flyer. Make sure she is in neutral and keep it there!!! Unsrew the lower end and drop it off taking care with the shaft. Don't cycle the powerhead. Pad and support the skegg in a vice taking care to hold firmly but gently. The impellor is under a cup which you should remove. Replace with new impellor lightly greased with PTFE(?) grease supplied and re-assemble in reverse order taking care not to disturb the gear change or the drive shaft. This will help with re-alignment/location. If it doesn't slot in easily wriggle it a little, don't force it! This is from memory but is basically there. If in doubt, phone Sam Trickett. I gave him my workshop DVD. T

Happy Birthday Dean

Happy Birthday Mark. It really isn't all that bad bein' 50, I got there just before you and it's OK .........don't be frightened .

Sorry guys & gals, not fishy but nautical............... Nelson: "Order the signal, Hardy." Hardy: "Aye, aye sir." Nelson: "Hold on, that's not what I dictated to Flags. What's the meaning of this?" Hardy: "Sorry sir?" Nelson (reading aloud): "' England expects every person to do his or her duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability.' - What gobbledegook is this?" Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting ' England ' past the censors, lest it be considered racist." Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco." Hardy: "Sorry sir. All naval vessels have now been designated smoke-free working environments." Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle." Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. Its part of the Government's policy on binge drinking." Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it ........... full speed ahead." Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch of water." Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest please." Hardy: "That won't be possible, sir." Nelson: "What?" Hardy: "Health and Safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness; and they said that rope ladders don't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected." Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy." Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the foredeck Admiral." Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd." Hardy: "Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier-free environment for the differently abled." Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing the disability card." Hardy: "Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency." Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons." Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without hard hats. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?" Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy." Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral." Nelson: "What? This is mutiny!" Hardy: "It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal-aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks." Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?" Hardy: "Actually, sir, we're not." Nelson: "We're not?" Hardy: "No, sir. The French and the Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation." Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil." Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying that sir. You'll be up on disciplinary report." Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy, who speaks ill of your King." Hardy: "Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules. It could save your life" Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?" Hardy: As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on corporal punishment." Nelson: "What about sodomy?" Hardy: "I believe that is now legal, sir." Nelson: "In that case............................... kiss me, Hardy.

I have a box ( probably 12 or 15) of fly fishing videos - hours of it! Various with many 'Trout Fisherman' series or instructional. Take them away for

Just a heads up. I'll be bringing paint & epoxy to the meeting tonight, but on request, so if you have a need, please get in touch. T

Oops, Sorry chap I missed the PM. you have a pm Give me a ring and I'll check the stock while your on the phone. T

Certainly got epoxide resin in grey and non-slip deck paint in white. I'll look through to see if I've got the non-slip in grey. If you used the epoxide you can add your own grit. I have kiln dried sand that will do the job or you can easily find the right grit on the market. Have a look when you bring the prop back. I'll also check the water line paint.

Just giving this a bump up as the maintenance season is in full gallop. I will be lightening the load at one of the boat jumbles or e-bay with what is left so if you have any interest , now's the time. The non-slip deck paint is going but still a few cans left, great stuff too. Reading up on the epoxide resin, it really does seem high spec. A tough and longer lasting finish for deck and hull, superior to ordinary resin or paint. May be used in conjunction with glass matting to offer outstanding abrasion resistance. Will coat wood and fibreglass directly. No special priming coats and undercoats except on aluminium. May be sprayed on.