Jim

I listened avidly ..........with my eyes Compelling viewing I think. Kam started something with this one didn't he ? I didn't look at it for days as I'm not really interested in photography, although I'm happy taking snaps. After a while I began to realise that maybe I should take a bit more interest. Thank you Kam. Jim

It's amazing how us fishermen are willing to take up new interests when the weather is bad for such a long period. Jim

Barney ( The Grinch ) bought some ( or something very similar ). I've been in engineering all my adult life and could not believe that something so bad ( sharp edges etc. ) could be on sale in this country. I put him onto the people that make the holders which I designed for Small Fry. He's having a batch of single mount tubes made. I suspect he's ordered more than he needs so there could be some up for sale ? ? ? Over to you Mick ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . But I suppose if you want cheap and nasty . . . . . . . you gets what you pay for I suppose. Jim

As would I Graham. Jim

when is your work open again Nigel? I need an MOT. You - - - or - -the truck Graham ? ? ? ? Jim

It's SO bad that I've spent the day tidying my office and shredding paper. And I've only just scratched the surface. I'll try and do some more tomorrow. FLIPPING weather ! ! ! ! Jim

I've got EVERYTHING crossed. I really need to get out. Jim

I had to take a look didn't I ? Nigel always says " use big baits " Well she certainly does that ! No idea what she was waffling on about though. Jim

Sounds like a plan to me ! I don't have a cold but I'm gonna try and drown them nasty old germs in lager anyway. Jim

I thought they could be used for mounting our pb fish. Too small for Alun and too big for me. Jim

Greetings. I don't know what most of you do, but I just listed this lot on ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251205327323?ssP...984.m1555.l2649 They could be cut down for other uses and of course, club members would be in for a bit of discount. Jim

A very Happy Birthday to : PJ & Diver Dave. Have an extra Turkey Sandwich as a special treat. Jim

I got 3 personalised fishing Tee shirts. 3 fleece jackets. A proper fishing coat. A pair of neoprene boots. A wind up torch. None of which are Naff. Mrs. Christmas has been busy this year. All we need now is some decent weather before work starts again. Jim And after reading Gaffa's post, I've just ordered some stainless filleting knives on ebay.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/fishing...ler-8395-SNL553 Have you seen this one ? A little over priced to allow bargaining room ? ? Jim

Desperate times eh Dan ? I too need to get out and do some dangling. Hope you get some advice and can get out. Jim

Have a Wicked Christmas. I know we will ! Jim & Jacqui.

Very Very well done Steve. That's my Birthday so don't know what I'm doing yet. But I intend to get out much more now. We all have our radios switched on, so there should be plenty of boats to hand in an emergency. Good luck, it sounds like great fun. Jim

Just seen the name of your boat Andy. Before I met Jacqui, I think I spent most of my life there ! Very good. Jim

Thanks Charlie and Rob. I saw the advert and wondered ? ? Charlie, you confirmed what I thought. Rob, I fitted a whale tail to Small Fry, but but wasn't happy with it. I was told that Adam ( Bass Man ) had fitted trim tabs to lift the back end at a lower speed. And of course Tiddler is not perfect ( everythings a compromise with boats ) She's bloody lovely though ! Jim

Has anyone researched these things ? http://www.propguardmarine.com/test.html Propeller Guard I'm interested in the safety aspect as well as the possibilities of lifting the back end without trim tabs. If there's gonna be a performance drop then I'm not interested. So - - - - -over to you lot. What are your thoughts ? ? ? Jim

By Eck Lad ! You HAVE been busy ! Persistent arne't you. I'm looking forward to hearing a success story at the end of all this. It'd be a great prezzie if you get it going by Christmas. Jim

I doubt I'll get a chance Charlie, But you're always welcome to come out on " proper " boat with me. Jim

Got this Today from Charles Broughton, Designer and Builder of the Pilot boats. It's much the same as DiverDave's link. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Jim, Looks like you have Tiddler balanced just right, great photo! With regards to your discussion on maximum towing weights for trailers see the following link: http://www.ntta.co.uk/law/law/identification_plates.aspx This states that for unbraked trailers - max. 750kg gross trailer weight or half the towing vehicle's kerb weight - whichever is less. Kerb weight is the car weight including fuel, oil, etc. and can include the driver within the EU. So check the kerb weight of the tow vehicle and half it and then check the manufacturers maximum stated unbraked towing weight and use the lowest value as maximum unbraked towing weight. The Indespension trailer for the Pilot4 weighs in at 135kg, add to this the boat only mass of 290kg, then add engine, fuel, anchor, battery, etc. to give your final towing weight. Also check the following link for lots more information on trailers and towing: http://www.ntta.co.uk/law/ Hope this helps, Charlie -------------------------------------------------------- Jim

So - - - - smaller boat, -- - -bigger car,- - - - - more dosh - - - - - -back to running and ducking then ! Welcome to the wonderful world of boat owning ( or shovelling light into a dark corner ) Jim

The expensive bit: http://www.honda.co.uk/marine/40-90hp/ Jim