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UFO seen in Poole Bay !!!!

Thanks for the diagram Nige, had a word with Charlie today and he has made it clearer now, will have a look and see if I can do it..............if not it may be another call to Charlie !!!..Thanks Charlie also. Mick

Mines 4 bladed Adam..............and it has a lovely singing voice !!!!!!!!!!!!! The accelaration seems better than 3 bladed props on same boats, but the 3 bladed props seem to give a higher speed . Mick

Hi Charlie, just wondered if you managed to have a word with your engineer ? Mick

Thanks charlie, that would be really helpful, better to get it right before she goes back in. Mick

But which edge charlie?................ Leading ,trailing, suction, cant seem to find an easy to understand drawing anywhere !!! I assume the trailing edge is to the stern. Mick

Hello fellas, propeller on Marichelle is "singing" between 1000 to 1500 rpm, after that it goes away. Been like it since got boat . Wondering if anyone knows how to put "anti singing edge" on prop without removing it ? According to internet it can be done easily, but I just dont know how..............any advice please? Boat is out at moment....ideal time to get grinding !!!!!!!!!!!!! Mick

Nice boat Allan.................... Bet you cant wait for the maccy to come in!!!!! Dont take the missus when you go though Mick

To a fellow crab catcher........... it was a close call for the winners cup !!!! Happy birthday, Mick

Bloody hell Kev............No wonder I couldnt lift it out one handed, it looks even bigger there !!!!!!! Well done to you and Jacob for getting it in, Paul D, yes it was . Mick

Cheers for that Nige. Just to say what a great day we all had on Yelo, thanks Kev for putting us on the spot. It was funny seeing Jacobs face when he eventually saw his ray, what a monster!!! Awaiting the pics Kev, Thanks again mate.................. and dont forget the valium Mick

Have a good day Kev, your catching up mate !!! Mick

Little sal, took you advice and went to MES, they were very helpful. Matt is gonna pop and have a look when boat comes out in february. Thanks Mick

Now if I was a roofer with nice new van, plenty of wonga and not having to work for it I Would be happy to spend out..............but as Im only a poor electrician with a 9 year old van ................ANY CHANCE OF A LOAN AT MATES RATES KEV ??????? Happy new year to everyone [ including you Kev ] Mick

Well guys, Plenty of answers to my question, obviously not as simple as expected to find or cure the problem !!! Easiest way seems to be is to get a " shoot thru hull " type as i dont really want to brak seal on old one, any suggestions where i could get one at reasonable cost? Thanks again for all your help gents, Tony, I wouldnt mind seeing your set up when your available. Mick

Hello Tony, Have tried .on auto depth setting and manual range.....same on both ? On my MF695 the transducer is on port side just below the step on a flat spot and is cut through the hull, is yours the same????? Thanks everyone who has replied to this topic for your help. Mick

The transducer unit is in a part of the hull that is designed to take it, the shape of hull moulded with a recess for transducer approx 2/3rd from bow and you would think that would be fine, I would say it was underwater at all times , cant go as fast as you and nigel!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps its a faulty transducer, but dont know how to test for this. Mick

Tony, I have same boat as you with existing thru hull, but go above 12-16 knots and the bottom is lost even in 60foot of water, also you might be in main channel in harbour it will shallow alarm and show 1FOOT........scares the crap out of you!!!! Does anybody have this problem? Mick

Hi all, Thinking of replacing fishfinder at next haul out and looking for advice about the transducer. Most units come with transom mount in box , but i have thru hull { airmar p19 } existing which loses bottom return signal at speed. Wondering whether to change thru hull transducer or use transom mount for new unit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.. Happy new year to everyone. Mick

FLOUNDER COMP SUNDAY. Add Mick to WIGHT MAGIC (Dave, Kev and Mick )

If you have WEBASTO heaters on your boat and you get problems then give KETO a call. They took mine away to test on bench, refitted and traced the problem on boat, rectified this and the cost was VERY REASONABLE INDEED!!! KETO POOLE 01202 690900. Mick

We didnt manage to get any cod today either, loads of doggies like everybody else was getting, no whiting .................... But the day was made better by catching a 23lb blonde ray which put up a good fight in the strong tide. You couldnt have asked for a better day, shame about lack of cod though !!! MICK

Can anyone tell me if there is a weigh in please, and where it would be? Thanks Mick

14. Marichelle, Mick and James ( non member)

Terry, great in a curry...... but you'll need about 10 to make it worth doing as they are same size as a budgie!!!!!!!!!! Mick