Jim

Well you had a Cracking day weather wise. How did you get on then ? ? Jim

There's a sunken boat in Holes Bay inside the channel. Jacqui was at the helm and got a bit close. It's just below the surface so you can't see it until you're on top of it. Jim

Sounds good to me Martin. I'll phone you Friday afternoon to finalise arrangements. Looking forward to it. Jim

What sort of time gents? I was hoping to get Tiddler out but it's time I put something back into this club of ours. I'm out on Friday night so if it's not too early I'll offer my services. Now don't all fight over me. You have him - - - - - - NO you have him - - - - -NO YOU HAVE HIM ! ! ! etc. Jim

Thanks Cap'n Jim

I've been out Tony. We caught some Rays. Sunshine ones.

There are some good points of crap weather. Gives us a chance for some TINKERING Tiddler's new tubes are now fitted. I've raised my GPS. It was hidden behind the Steering wheel and now I can see it clearly. I've mounted some Mahogany to screw accessories to. Still lots more tinkering to do but it's time for some nice weather now. We can but hope ! Jim

Very good read Adam. Glad it all went well. Jim

Give it to Rob ! He could make a fortune ! ! I undestand that I.T. work is Money for Old Rope ! ! ! Jim

Has Niggle seen it yet ? He'll be doing a detour on his way to Alderney Jim

Happy Birthday Charlie & Dave. Hope it's been good. Jim

Sounds good Jon. Is it big enough for your needs? Tiddler is 13 feet and quite light. I wouldn't want a 25 on that, It's just not big enough. What is the reccommended size for your boat ? Jim

Poole marine services serviced my E-tec and my Honda. Fantastic engineer by the name of Sam Cobb. He comes to my house to do the work. jim

what size boat are you putting it on Jon?

http://www.berleybomb.com/ Hi Steve, I just bought mine from here. I've not used it yet but I know the lads in the club swear by them. There was a thread on here about 3 years ago. Jim

Hi Jon, Yes I had an E-Tec 75. Exactly the same physical lump as the 90 but the computer told it that it was a 75. The plastic on the early ones used to crack a bit but that's been sorted I believe. I had a couple of bits where the paint bubbled but I sorted that. I found it to be a very good engine. It never played up, was brilliant on fuel and cost about £300 every 3 years for servicing. The guy that bought Small Fry sent me a Christmas card to say how pleased he was with both boat and engine. ( He's an ex AA serviceman ) so he would pick up on any faults I would have thought ! E-Tecs are not noisey or smelly and run on tick-over quite happily as the oil usage is controlled by the computer. Thought I would try the Honda this time ( which is also a lovely engine ) but servicing frequency and costs have made me wonder if I should have stayed with the E-Tec. My view of the E-Tec ? - - - - - -Nothing wrong with it at all ( well no more than any other outboard ) Hope I have been of some help. Jim

What a cracking report ! I'll have to accept your words about planning and safety but it frightens the hell out of me ! Well done. Jim

Very Good Kam ! You got me ! ! !

I like option 2 Brian !

Fantastic Graham ! Good fun by the sound of it. Jim

That's jolly decent of you John. I don't need one, but some may ! Jim

Feeling better then Mr. Chairman ? ? ?

Now that he's lightened his wallet, it should get on the plane OK so it should be quite nippy ! Jim

Or maybe you should get a motorised Kayak Graham ! ! ! Jim