Steve S

Glad to hear that Alfresco is afloat again Charlie and that your lads don't need Dad to tell them how to do it all the time!

More info http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/threads/boat-sinks-at-needles.2506998/ photo of the boat: http://www.pixstel.com/dulcie-t-and-osprey-ii_urlb1632.php I see one guy in the post quotes the problem as: a leaky exhaust was letting water into the hull and the pump couldn't keep up. I see from the photo the exhaust it at the waterline as per normal, a big following sea is going to push a lot of water in the open exhaust. If we really know what happened we might all be able to get some safety benefit from the disaster.

Yes indeed Tomo, we came in at 13:00 when our anchor started dragging 3 miles out as the wind got up. I was surprised how flat the Solent was then I guess the wind must have followed us in.

Glad they are all ok, a big shock for everyone. I was out going through the Solent early morning and back and didn't see any of this. It was pretty flat I assume they must have had some structural problem, disaster can strike at any time.

I could use this one myself [emoji1]

Yes i agree with your comments, certainly modern ones are battery operated, it looks old. I thought a suggestion as to how it could be used is better than none and I couldn't think of any use for the body..... except finding metal objects in it.

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Possibly a metal detector, like for finding pipes/cables in walls.

It is my impression there are more around as well. We are certainly catching a fair few on my boat from many different locations. As for small ones I don't remember ever having catching any much below 10lb. Be interesting to get other members views.

Regarding French and rules, twas ever thus. I have seen huge piles of 6 to 12" bass for sale at markets as I am sure have many others.

Our area is one that has always had a reasonable population so until the ban I never realised we were lucky in that respect. Since the ban the average size has gone right up so it seems our commercials are taking notice of it.

Looks an idea worth trying. I've never tried it before.

I have one I don't need any more. It is usable now but is not smart.

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Steve Scott 13lb Pollock

Looking forward to it [emoji1]

Just to add to Mikes note. Any metal box will work will protect electronic's, even one with holes in (not a open lid) just in case your don't happen to have an oven on board! Suggest turning off a phone when in a box/oven, the batteries won't last long with the phone at full chat trying to find a signal. While 1/4 of a mile radar vis is poor, for a highly manoeuvrable vessel like a motor boat it should be enough to avoid actually hitting anything, rather more problematical in a sailing boat. As well as charts my backup navigation is the Navionic's app on my phone - completely independent of boat related failures.

I live in Sway, New Forest. I do get over to Poole on occasion, like the club meets.

Highly secure Bulldog wheel clamp for sale, excellent condition price £25 The wheel clamp which cost £119 pound when purchased has only been used a few times as shortly after purchase I sold the boat and trailer, the clamp has been sat in the garage ever since.

Wetline 2.6 metre ECO model inflatable dinghy purchased in 2010 for sale, price £90. Fitted with dinghy wheels No leaks, 1 repaired hole (from 2010). 1 oar is damaged. Selling as now replaced with a 2.8 metre model.

For Sale a 2010 3.5hp Tohatsu outboard for £250. Still in it's 5 year warranty period. Full paperwork available, bought from new, reliable. Everything works, flushed out after each use. I have moved mooring so no longer needed. Photo's shows engine running in the flush out tank, pardon the garage 'stuff' in the background.

Well the weather is really not looking very good on Saturday and Sunday and seems to be consistent now, I rather fed up of having plans dashed so I'm planning to do other things like Gardening and many other jobs the wife has lined up.... That's me for Alderney this year I'll just do other stuff. Steve