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Very interesting Steve. Very cautious behaviour. Jim

Happy Birthday Dave & Charlie. Now ! you know the rules. Beer & cake. And the most important rule . . . . . . . It's YOUR birthday so this time DADDY doesn't pay. I hope you both have a great one. Jim

It'll get sorted one way or another even if I have to bring my own ground crew. Safety is the most important thing so as we get nearer I'll do what's necessary. Jim

Look at the on-line engine specs. Frequently they are made in grouped sizes. My E-Tec was a 75 HP but physically the same as a 90 HP ( same weight ) although a 90 is too big for a warrior 165 My current engine is a Honda 50 HP ( physically the same as a 40 HP ) If it's out of warranty - - - can you get a smaller rated one ( but physically bigger ) chipped to give better output ? How much £ ? Do you want a newish one with warranty ? ? The smaller rated versions are much cheaper. Do you want to carry the weight of a heavier engine without the power ? Do you want to buy the cheaper one to save £800 ish and spend some £ on getting it chipped if possible ? ? ? I don't know but give it some thought. Jim My boat is 13 feet long and ½ a Warrior's weight and 4 up if 2 are at the flat end it'll struggle to get up on the plane. Warriors like power but not weight ! They are indeed a very good boat and the Warrior aftercare is first class. Jim

Happy Birthday John. You've already had the Beer & cake by the sounds of it.

1 - Joint Venture - Aquafish 28 2 - Madness - Rodman 870 3 - Orca - Explorer Elite. (hopefully) 4 - Sea Dream - Alaska 500 5 - Wishin Too - Osprey 24 (subject to date/hols 6 - Reflections 2 - Ryds 600AC 7 - Reel Magic offshore 29 8 - Foxy Fisher 111 Parker 770 (hopefully) 9. Alfresco - Offshore Procharter 30 10, Kingfisher - Arvor 25 11. JoJo - Terhi (all 15'5" of her) 12. Reel Bizzy jeanneau 695 Rob: We know you're clever but - - - 2 places at once? You're supposed to be on JV with Adam ? ? ? Jim

Good choice of boat. Make sure the engine is at least 60 HP I had E-Tec 75 on mine and it was great. Some people had 50s and were under-powered. But of course. . . . . . make your own mind up. Jim

It'll happen one day Hooky. Only been out once this year for an hour and ½ with the Grandchildren and no fishing rods. Hoping to get out a bit more in future. - -- - - Graham, I'd love to come out on Foxy. Mal, I'd love to come out on Sweet Pea. One day . . . . . Jim

Sometimes they do Rob. Depends on wind strength as well as camera angle. Jim

Was out on a job this morning. Saw Stuie & crew on Sea Dream coming through past the quay. Sorry Stuie . . . . not filming at that time. Little while later I saw Alfie & crew on Dream Drifter. I was filming at that point but only got a few seconds as I was supposed to be working. Take a look at Dream Drifter on youtube. https://youtu.be/mhrXX6S_mc4 Jim

Happy Birthday Chris. Hope it's a good one. Beer & Cake I presume. And maybe a bit of fishing too. Jim

Happy Birthday Kam. 46 ? Not such a New Boy now then. You'll have to change your name to Old Boy ! You know the rules! ! Beer & Cake. Jim

Saw this a couple of years ago. Someone said it was a couple of stuntmen in the making of one of " The expendables " films. One died & one nearly died. Sad if it's true. Jim

Quote " it took a lot more work than we had initially thought " It always does Ron. Let's hope all goes well. Jim

Or Rod tubes to mount on the Radar Arch ? Robton engineering still have the jig I believe.

Indeed !

Very good Nige. Just sent it to Jacqui

Thank you all for the wishes & Banter. I've used up all of my " likes " for today.

Well done Steve. What a cracking day for it ! Jim

Been down the local for a Pie & a pint. Back home with a bottle of beer. Looking at the best fishing club website a man could wish for . . . . . . . Had some cake at work. Just about to go and chillax with a beautiful woman. ( shush Rob ) That'll do for me. Cheers. Jim

Thanks for the wishes folks. I dare say that Beer & cake will indeed be on the menu. No chance of getting out in the boat though. My rotten old boss won't sack me ! Although I suppose I should be glad cos I need the money. Maybe he's a lovely boss really Is there such a thing ? ? ? ? Yes it's lovely weather though. Cheers all. Jim

Happy Birthday Jacob. Sorry I missed it. Been busy. Did you get plenty of Cake ? Jim

Happy Birthday Fred. Jim

Happy Birthday Adam. I should think it's a perfect evening for a stroll and a meal & a pint over there. Enjoy. Jim

Wow !