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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

Great for feathering the maccy Rob,,,,,,,, Mick

Hi Gents, I have some SPLENDID PARAKEETS for sale............ NORMALS

Dave, I would be tempted to go for the mira as they are much better quality. Never had problems with them............ Fitted a Triton which customer supplied last week and it was faulty. Replaced it with a Mira and it was only

Mines a lewmar v2, as nige says. you need the handle to loosely undo capstan top then let it go down and then tighten it up. Make sure the windlass has been serviced as they do collect alot of crap, Its easy to do, look in handbook or on internet. If im on my own i use switch in cabin and very slowly motor towards the anchor so as not to strain motor. Good luck.

Jason, Forecast saturday not looking brilliant for that trip. XC showing 14 SSW with bigger gusts at swanage. Watch the race at St. Albans head.... I rember coming through there when I bought the boat from you, good luck , may see you at cobbs sometime. MICK

Paul. Ihave electric winch on marichelle and we drop anchor in free running capstan and anchor fine, must admit its a bit slower coming up though. .

I bet they dont get that out with pliers and 130lb line...............Ooooowwww.

PS, Hope your hands ok Alun, I did same thing too, but not that bad.

Just like to say many thanks to Adam and crew for letting us tag along to the wrecks. We also had a good day despite the lumpy sea and estimated 8 foot swells going through. Kev,s son Ben had said he was going to thrash us both..........and he did !!!!!!!! It was amazing to see him bring the fish up with a fixed spool reel on Kev,s shiny red rod, put a good bend in it................. We all lost some decent fish, but they were real finnicky takes, I ended up hooking 2 fish in the head, no wonder they fought well????????????? Anyway, thanks to Kev and Ben for coming along , and pot watching for me ............ MICK

Adam, May well buddy up with you if thats ok. Awaiting on crew to confirm if available, either day is good for me. Will keep an eye on this topic. Cheers, Mick.

Hi Andrew, was it worth the trip out there???? MICK

Heard you guys having a chat on 6 today, the fishing was slow where I was too. Few doggies and 4 female bream which were all put back , came in about 1.30 wind was starting to pick up.

Hamworthy was 99.8p a litre last week.