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Probably too late now but if not, go to ASAP Supplies site and type 'gaiter' in the search box. C.

Yep, the reason I said locally is because I don't know exactly what I need. Therefore I wanted to hand the old one to a person behind a counter and say "A new one of these please" I also recall someone going through this excerise recently (but couldn't find it with a search) Otherwise I'm normally a tinternet wizz! Great, I'll give Quaywest Chandlers first crack then. C. P.S I got a whole day's use out of the old one before it went twang!

She's called Star Turn and I've just put some photos in the Photo Gallery. Launched from Baiter about 10.30. Spent the day in Poole Harbour with the cable giving up the ghost at about 16.30

Where's the best place locally to get a new steering cable? Full story to follow (Paul- where's the best place on the forum to post an essay?!) but long story short I got my Shetland into the water on Sunday and now I need a new steering cable! Charlie

Those aren't trim tabs on Neo, they're elevators!

Is this any use?

Might be worth e-mailing them? According to my records, I paid

That's not true for everyone though, look at Fox's Marauders for example. Mike often provides accounts of Fox Family Fishing Forays.

I got mine from ASAP Supplies though I have to admit I'm struggling to find them on there at the mo! C.

And for bonus points, the speed limts when towing a trailer are?

I like the windows version of Google Earth, called Live.Local.com On there you can get a 3D view and have a look at your house from different angles. There are different cars outisde in each angle shot so the pictures are obviously taken at different times. Available resolution does vary, and like Trevor suggests this is down to economics. The Live.Local pictures are more recent than Google too.

What's the going rate Rich?

Chris Packham normally gets his wildlife/conservation facts straight

Happy Birthday Martin!

Cheers Paul, I had found that one too, very useful!

Hi Adam Much appreciated! I'll confirm what is required with the powers that be and get back to you. C.

I think we should all harness dolphins to our bows, and tell them to change direction, speed up and slow down by uttering a series of clicks and whistles. They would soon learn where we want to go and how fast (in fact, they could take us straight to the fish) and it would be like autopilot. Sorry, I just had a strong coffee...

Excellent, thanks Terry, that's what I'm after. Can only seem to find that Briggs and Stratton one- there must be alternatives? Any other advice regarding this kind of set up gratefully received!

Hi All My sister lives out in the sticks down in Cornwall and has had a some power cuts recently. A couple have lasted for a few days. She's thinking of getting a generator to run the essentials on occasions such as this, i.e fridge/freezer and lights (she has a Rayburn for heating and cooking). There must be a switch available that is connected to the house consumer unit, the generator can then be "plugged in" to the house (via an appropriately heavy duty cable and socket), the switch preventing the power from the generator feeding back into the national grid, and (assuming you have a genny with enough oomph) electrical items in the house will then run as normal. They call it a 'transfer switch' in the U.S- anyone got any idea what they are called over here? C.

What are the timings, rules etc for this one?

More pumping C.

Thought some of you might be interested in this- the ability to print waterproof labels at home/work (laser printer required) I got hold of some laser printer labels which are actually a type of polyester. They are Avery Heavy Duty Labels and are available in Silver or white, with various options for the number of stickers per sheet. The blurb on the packet says, "They are ideal for outdoor use and can be used in extreme temperatures and conditions. Heavy Duty labels will not rip or tear and are waterproof, weatherproof and resistant to oil, dirt and grease. They are also markproof and UV resistant" I got the white type which are 1 label to an A4 sheet. (L4775) The idea is that I can print up some stickers with info on my boat (length, beam, weight etc) and VHF info (callsign, MMSI, group MMSI) and some safety instructions. Print them out on this special polyester paper and stick them near the instrumentation and electronics. So that anyone at the helm can quickly refer to the info. Being waterproof etc they should last quite a while and remain legible. I'm also making up some with boat name, callsign, MMSI number and phone number to stick on the trailer, following a safety tip from the instructor of our Powerboat 2 course. The idea is if the trailer is still in the car park when the attendant is locking up (perhaps indicating that you might be in trouble out on the water) he has the details of the boat that hasn't returned. Again, following a tip from the instructor, I've done stickers with the same info to go on my fenders in case I have to rescue a small WAFI and as such leave a fender attached to the boat to indicate to any subsequent would-be rescuers that the crew have been attended to, and by whom. Yes, I know I could have done these with a permanent marker... but these do look smart. I expect you gents can think of many other uses for waterproof labels on your vessels and fishing kit... And probably lots of other things knowing you lot! C. Hey, have I just written a safety article for a Boat Fishing mag?

Can't help I'm afraid, although I was in Staples this week and noticed that laminators for low volume home/club use aren't overly expensive any more. They had an offer on some in Staples, though I can't remember the exact details. Might be worth getting one?

I work right on Oxford Road opposite Bournemouth Police Station and believe me that doesn't stop the junkies, prozzies, alkies, chavs or any other like-minded group of people behave in whatever manner they feel like right outside the Nick, in broad daylight, most days of the week. There is a refuge further up Oxford Road. It's quite entertaining from my vantage point at my desk in the window on the first floor- the old saying is true, people hardly ever look up! My last encounter with a lady of ill repute was not as bad as Dan's but when I was ordering a drink at a dingy night-club on Poole Quay, one who was standing behind me asked me to buy her a drink. I refused, so she bit my shoulder and stayed clamped on like a rabid bulldog. A swift backhander to the nose made her release (what a gent I am) and I made a hasty withdrawal out of the exit to avoid a large gentelman who came lumbering towards me from a dark corner on the other side of the dancefloor! Thankfully the skin on my shoulder wasn't broken!