Jim

Wind / weather sites still showing OK for tomorrow. Just spoke to Kev ( I'm in ) He fished the comp today. He said it was OK this morning and blew up this afternoon. Similar tomorrow but not so calm as today early on. If the forecasts are accurate we'll be OK. Jim

All of the weather sites are showing 12 mph E.S.E. wind with some saying 17 mph gusts and others saying 25 mph gusts. I think it's doable so We're On ! Do we want to meet up inside or outside of the Harbour and what time ? Do we want to film inside or outside of the Harbour before going on to Studland or Old Harry? Jim

Just looked at Wind Guru. 9:00 tomorrow morning for Studland Bay: Wind 10 mph Gusts 15 mph so still OK. I'll check again later. Jim

Saw this years ago but forgot all about it. Enjoyed it all over again. ☺

Enjoy the trip. Take your lovely wife, make a weekend of it, Make sure the bearings have been serviced / replaced. RIGHT PRICE ! Off you go. Have fun ! If nothing else, it's a nice trip out ! And you may or may not buy but you'll gain experience in what's out there & prices. Jim

Indeed

Yeah that's what YOU say !

Happy Birthday Tony. Only met ya once but I can still wish you a very happy Birthday. Have some cake and get Gary to buy you some beers. Jim

I'll need some advice from more seasoned boaters tomorrow please. 11 mph easterly showing at the mo. The wind is fine at that speed but no shelter anywhere from the waves. Let's see what it looks like at about 3 ish tomorrow and decide then. Please give me your views then as to whether we go ahead or cancel. And yes it's my decision so if my drone goes scuba diving it's my own fault. Thanks in advance. Jim

Cor ! I like the sound of THAT Alun. Can you speak to the big man upstairs and book some for Sunday Jim

Steve: Yes they are rechargeable. Luckily I bought a car charger a while ago although I've not used it yet. Charging time is a couple of hours on mains so I don't know what it's like with the car charger. I have four batteries. List price £100 each. Listed flying time is 25 minutes. But I have a Gimball & a GOPRO which brings the time to about 14 - 15 minutes. Add to that the return home not working and as batteries get low it will land in the sea. Probably manage a re charge at some point. Adam & Graham and anyone else: Would it be worth a later start ? Is there a bridge lift at 8:30 ? Is it worth bringing a fishing rod and have a slightly later rendezvous for filming? If the wind gets up too much I'll stop flying. Drones are expensive y'know ! ! Jim

Right. The plan now is: The filming will be done from Martin's boat. Martin at the helm. Me as pilot. And Steve M has kindly volunteered his services as my crew / catch & release officer. We should have enough batteries for just under an hour total filming so plan your wish lists working on 12 minute flying slots and we'll see what we can do. Sunday Morning 7:30 bridge for Cobb's users. Jim

Greetings all, I think I'd better ask what time people want to start on Sunday morning. I think early is best to avoid other boats' wakes and the wind is less in the morning and increasing later. I'm happy for Cobb's Quay users to catch the ½7 lift and meet up in the Harbour or similar. Some of you may want a lie-in. Would a 7:45 rendezvous in the Harbour be OK ? Also, for legal reasons, I have to ask you all if it's OK to fly above or near you and to film you. If you turn up it will be deemed that you accept this. Also you will all be under my control or that of my crew (volunteers) on the day. Obvious I know but the rules a very tight. I am insured so in the unlikely event of a problem you are covered. Let us know your thoughts please. Jim

Quote Rob: ( Easterly slop isn't fun!!! ) Not too bad with plenty of salt & pepper and some fresh bread to dip in it ! Thanks for looking at it Rob. It's still looking doable at the moment. Jim

Happy Birthday Adam, Hope all's well. You know the rules: Beer & Cake. Jim

I went to Anglesey for the Tiddler. We made a weekend of it. It's just miles. If the price is right you can buy the extra seats. If it's not you can wait for another to come up for sale. Grimsby's not THAT far from Warrior's factory depending if you're a half full or half empty kinda bloke. Jim

Nice looking specimen.

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