Jim

I'm probably too new to all this to vote. All I can say is that I can't get out very often. Others can probably get out more than me and will probably want quite a few comps. Jim

Well Jacquie, Me, and Theresa ( Daughter in law ) Loved it !

Thanks all. Dave & Myself were discussing that at the Weekend. You just confirmed what he told me. Jim

Barney, We were the other side of the channel, opposite Poole Yacht Club. Crabs, Crabs and more crabs. Jim

Here's Dave's Flattie. Jim

Sunday Up at 5.0am Picked up Dave ( Wight Magic ) at 6.40 left home at 7.00 Collected worms en-route to Baiter. Launched Small Fry and connected up electrics whilst Dave logged us in at Poole Sea Angling. Set off for Wareham channel about 7.40. Found a spot - It was very busy up there. Got a bite straight of - - - - - It was a small Bass. Then another. Then Dave got a Flounder, Yipppppeeee. Then I had one, Then we had more small Bass, then more Flounders. Dave had one over 2 lb ( the minimum weighing in size ). It all went quiet about 1.0 ish so we tried moving, only to find more small Bass. We moved again and found a few boats fishing nearer to Baiter. We joined them, No more baby Bass - - - Yippeeeeeeee. Loads of Crabs - - - - Booo Martin and Dean came and said Hello on AWOL ( Nice looking boat ) Went back for the weigh in. Dave got joint 8th 9th 10th prize with 2lb 4 1/4 oz He earned himself a nice little rod. I won a reel in the raffle. I'll post a piccy of Dave's Fish tonight. We had another Good Day out. Cheers Dave. Jim

Small Fry's Gonna have a go at it ! Jim & Dave ( Wight Magic ) on board Do we have to go to Poole Sea Angling on Saturday to register ? Jim

I was talking to Tony O' ( Fat Chance ) today. He looked at this thread and said " you should be able to change the cables without stripping the drum " By George I think he's right. It never occurred to me. Has anyone tried it ? It should be possible with the detachable cable ends ( Newer than 1996 ) Jim

Lovely flat sea Dan ! I'm looking forward to 23rd. I'm fully booked until then. Well done. Jim

Nice one Gordon, Next Time I strip them down, I have a proper check list now. Jim

Thanks Gary, I meant to say " Always use Axle Stands " or equivalent. I would only go under something jacked up with a single item in an emergency. My photos do not show them, But I had Axle Stands and Concrete Blocks under the Trailer Frame. Thanks for pointing it out. Jim

I agree. I will be keen to see the Hub Flush system. Thanks Charlie Jim

Thanks for the help Dave.

Thanks Dave, Good suggestion about the grease.

Refit Cable and Shoes in opposite order as removal. I have no Idea of tension on bearing nut, so perhaps someone can help. I did the nut up tight and then backed off half a turn so that the drum revolves freely without being sloppy. Re fit split pin. Re - insert bearing saver with a mallet and re - grease until grease comes out of small side hole on bearing saver. I hope this is of use to someone. I could not find any instructions on the " Tinternet " Jim

Photo of outer cable retainer. Half is fixed to brake back plate - Half is loose.

Photo shows nipple and cable removed.

Remove the Shoe retaining spring and brake shoes. Pull the outer cable off the back of the drum. Photo shows shoe retaining spring and cable with detachable end. I was told that pre 1996, the end was fixed to the cable and since then, just a simple nipple which locates in the end.

Removal of the bearing saver will expose the split pin and castle nut. Remove these and the drum should pull off by hand. This photo shows my brake shoes. I changed them recently and they have only been in salt water twice. I must look into these brake flush kits that i've heard about in the club. The block at the top of the plate, between the shoes is the adjuster. You will find a Bolt head at the rear of the plate. If you screw this in, it pulls a wedge between the shoes and opens them up. If you unscrew it a few turns and knock it in towards the backplate, it will release the pressure off the shoes to ease Drum removal.

See Photo

The first time I did this, I took out the Circlip and spring etc. I bent my circlip pliers and struggled for ages. So after a think, I decided on a different plan for the other side. Using a Mallet, I hit the side of the bearing saver. Then turned the spindle through 180 degrees. And kept repeating until the bearing saver had " walked " out of the brake drum. see photo

If anyone thinks I'm doing this wrong, then please feel free to correct me. I'm posting this to help anyone who has not done it yet. See picture of Bearing Saver and Brake Drum.

I phoned up Wetern Towing on Friday afternoon. I ordered 2 Stainless Brake Cables and 2 Bearing Seals.

Thanks Paul, It IS secret isn't it ! No email & no PM Or do I have to sprinkle some of Jacquie's Mum's MAGIC DUST on it ? ( Haloween y'know ) Did you know that the Monster from Pirates of the Carribbean has been chopped up and mixed with Wenslydale Cheese ? Wallace & Grommit call it " Cracken Cheese " Jim

As a boy, I used to watch the Marlin Fishing on the Telly. I used to think " When I grow up I want to do that " There's the problem ! - - - - I never grew up. And more important than that, - - - - I can't afford it. I would not go without Jacquie so that's 6 Grand. I'll buy a lucky Dip for tomorrow night. Does sound like a good trip though. Jim