Jim

Looks great graham. Looking forward to seeing you out there. Jim

Well I'm in there ! Where ARE you Johnny B ? ? ? ? Jim

Fantastic Graham ! See you out there. Make sure you've got a flag up so we can all see you easily. Jim

Looking promising for next weekend. Even I may get out !

I can imagine the tears from the guy who has to fit the engine to boats with a titanium plate ! Mind you it's probably a very good idea Charlie I've worked on that stuff and it eats tools for a pastime ! But at the end of the day - - if people don't buy it - - - nobody will nick it.

It's hard to steal with NO FINGERS ! Oh sorry ! we should send them on a holiday swimming with dolphins to teach them the error of their ways !

B***ard !

Niiiiiice ! Very Slippery. Not cheap though !

Not as nice as mine from the patio though !

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Nice !

Hi AJ, Some people use these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Outboard-Lock-Secure-your-Out-Board-Quickly-Easily-All-Makes-/150749434098?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D261124881570%26ps%3D54 It hides a mounting nut from theives and makes life awkward for them. You can't stop them but you can slow them down a bit. Jim

B*gger ! I just bought one off the 'tinterweb' oh well !! Jim

Cases of Beer !

Thanks lads. I think it was Jolly Decent of the club to lay on such a splendid Birthday Bash for " little old " me ! Yes Martin, I really AM older than you ! Chris, Hope you're OK. Jim

I think we all Ditto that Terry. Get well soon Tony. Jim & Jacqui

Interesting thread. Tiddler is on the max engine size and hence a little stern heavy. I spoke to the designer / builder who said that trim tabs would get her up on the plane at lower speeds. I'm reluctant to start drilling and fixing tabs. I wonder if a 4 blader would help on a titchy little boat? If I get up onto the plane, and ease back to stay inside the harbour speed limit she begins to fall back off the plane. This sounds like prop slip. Maybe I should be speaking to some of these propeller companies too ? ? ? Jim

You've heard the term " high maintainance " Not sure if the boats or the " waspy " women were the highest maintainance. Entertaining though ! I wonder if the Tidler could give em a run for their money ? ?

Very Good indeed ! Jim

" Why half the size out board? Well, he had about 6 or 8 bags of sand in the bow to keep the front down and it was well over powered. " Have you checked the transome for cracks / damage ? Jim

Welcome Back Cap'n Hook. See you at the Do !

" My Mrs thinks, asking question like this that I will look a prat. But I think I would look a bigger prat going out and then finding out the hard way. " I completely agree wirh you John. I don't have the experience of different boats & engines so others will probably be able to input. Most importantly - - - - - - don't go anywhere without a buddy boat or three until you're used to your boat. The weather is begining to change now so there should soon be a few of us about. As for fuel consumption - - - there are quite a few threads on here regarding spreading the weight on the boat - - - choosing the correct engine - - - choosing the correct propeller for your engine etc. etc. etc. Jim

Well done Lofty & Co.

Thanks to ALL of the committee ! The outgoing ones for the hard work & guidance they have given. & The incoming ones for the hard work & guidance they will give. Jim

I hope you don't mind me passing your name around Charlie. Jim