Jim

Just looked at BBC Weather Sunny intervals - 18c - 9mph southerly wind. I'm still going. Anyway I've ordered the ragworms. Jim

Paul, I'll listen on Ch.6 to hear how many you're catching. You can come out on Small Fry another time maybe. See Ya, Jim

Simon. Another time perhaps. Jim

Right ! Here's one for Paul D. When I am logged in, there is nothing under Sinbad's reply. When I log out, There is something there. Now I may be old and simple, but what does LOL mean ? ? ? ? Jim

They've changed their minds again. Now it's Light Showers. Anyone up for it ? Jim

Thanks Dan. As no-one seems to be available to give me a bit of guidance, I COULD go out on my own. I was just about to throw it open to any inexperienced club member so they can learn how to NOT catch fish from me, and perhaps help to make a decision about choice of boat. But decided to re-check the weather. THE SWINES ! They've changed their minds. Earlier in the week they said it was going to be Hot & Sunny on Friday. Now it's going to be Heavy Showers. Bu*ger it ! I'll probably cancell now, depending on interest and a change of weather. Looks like it'll be Asda with my Mum again. Cheers for your offer Dan. Jim PS are you at the BARBIE ?

What ? Jim

Well done Paul, Added to my Favourites. Jim

I'm scared to move MY boat. She wants to plant spuds in THAT spot ! Thanks for all the usefull info Lads. Soon be Friday. Jim

( I will gladly return the favour if i spot any of you guys or you spot me always yell as i usually have a camera and a waterproof video on board (its the batteries that i usually forget). Simon L ) Simon, I have just fitted a cigarette lighter box ( 4 sockets ) to Small Fry. You could keep batteries charged with one of these if you can get the neccessary adaptors. Jim

Just looked back at Rob Francis's post. He has bought plastic \ composite tabs. I assume this will stop the corrosion of screws as well. When I set my tilt & trim to mid position and the sea is flat, If I open Small Fry Up she will do 32 mph acording to my GPS. The problem is that it keeps ( porpoising ) ( I think that's the right term ). The bow climbs and falling, giving an unstable ride. If I adjust with tilt & trim, It stops the porpoising but the steering gets heavy as F. That sounds like I need trim tabs I think Thanks again, Jim

Thanks pete. That's something I hadn't thought of. This annode business is quite complicated isn't it. Jim

I want to take Small Fry out on Friday Afternoon. I've got no idea about catching Bass. Does anyone with more idea than me fancy the afternoon afloat ? I'm looking to launch at Baitor Park at 1.30 pm ( ish. ) Return evening ( ish. ) 2 spaces available. Jim

Has anyone had problems with Trim Tabs? eg. Having to drill more holes or screws pulling out or _ or _ or _ or ? Jim

Small Fry is a Warrior 165 with a 75 HP E Tec As Rob says, It would be nice to get up on the plane in Poole Harbour within the speed limit. Does anyone have views on which would be best, Fins or Trim tabs ? Jim

Fame and Fortune at last ! Small Fry's up for it . As long as it's on a Weekend. Jim

Just got back from Zante ( Greece ) Leaking water tank in loft. Mum's slabs on front garden etc. etc. etc.

Made I laugh. Jim

Rig Lessones eh? I'll bring my specs.

Will Ya Marry Me ?

Thanks Paul D Thanks Paul J They are very popular, Gazza ( Whitey Bitey ) runs one as well. I was determined to buy a 4 stroke untill i heard of the service costs ( and the weight ) Thanks again Gents. Jim

That's the reason I asked. I too have an E Tec ( 75 ) I chose my boat with an E Tec, on the advice of Tony ( Fat Chance ) He has a Raider 18 with a 90 E Tec. I follow the reports of performance and service costs etc. very closely. Cheers for the info. Jim

Welcome Simon. I am new too. They all seem very friendly and helpfull. I understand the bit about getting the wife on board, It took me years to get Jacquie to smile favourably at me spending that kind of dosh. Jim

What engine is it then Paul ? Jim

We were out in Small Fry. My son Steve, my mate Chris from Coventry and Myself. We didn't have much of a clue between us so we didn't bother to enter the Comp. We caught some Mackerel of Hengistbury and some Pout on the patch. Not good enough to win a comp. We did have a good day out though and that's what it's all about. If I catch a fish, It's just Icing on the Cake. Big thanks to Mike Fox for swinging by and saying hello while we were drifting past Brownsea Castle and giving us a bit of advice. We still didn't catch anything decent. We did have Fish for Tea though. I do feel proud to put food on the table that way. Jim PS I'll do more comps as my capabilities improve.