sparky

Gave Marichelle a run out today to charge her batteries, cruising at 16 knots in the main ship channel when the boat had a drastic loss of speed.........and a loud sucking noise ( behave boys !!!!) Turned the motor of immediately, lucky no big ships coming or going ! Engine is a VOLVO D3 160 and the problem was the rubber hose about 4 inches long connecting the aftercooler to the metal pipe that goes to the turbo had come off !! Managed to get it back on and limped back to Cobbs. The jubilee clips still have the green volvo paint on and it has never been taken off by me or my mechanic, but they were really loose on inspection , as were the ones at the turbo ! Tightened all 4 up and all appears to be ok now, turbo working etc. So if you have one of these engines or similar I would advise you to check how tight the jubilee clips on the hoses are !!! Mick

Have a goodun Pete

Sooooooo True !!!

Spoke to Andy Saturday morning and as far as he is aware BOTH comps will be on the 19th November, just need some confirmation .

Happy Birthday

Have a goodun Stuie

Belated Happy Birthday greetings.........hope you had a goodun !!!

You need a bigger boat Tony ! Come to think of it so do I !!!!!

Couple of years ago off Southbourne , it wasn't a slow take it just screamed off as I was winding up , this time off year also!!

Belated Happy Birthday Chris..........

I missed that one Jim!!!

I forgot to say thanks to Dave for the day out on the comp !

Happy Birthday Allan, have a goodun !!!

Well, we planned our trip to perfection! After a mad dash to our " secret" mark" the fish were "topping ",just perfect for a good chance to catch !! A choice was made, fish or chill out.............so we had a lovely day out at the back of Brownsea in 3ft of water and sunshine, with not a rod in sight, well done to those who fished and caught.

They can afford it !!

Marichelle on Sunday...........Mick & Chris (THE BOSS LADY )

Look out Allan..............he's back !!

What number on F Pontoon Brian?

I used to use International Micron 2 which was really good, bur it has got very expensive Brian. Tried Hempel Tiger Extra this year after lots recommendations from other members who use it , it seems ok at the moment and it is practically half the price of the International! Mick

Jim,s got one of those!!!

Only just Jim...........only just !!!

Too bloody true Jim !!

Out of interest ,just wondering why there are no other junior results put up apart from Fisheagles ? Be good to see how they all got on.

That last sentence says it all about Britain !!!

Have a goodun