Raymond Ellerton

Yes guys today i got my first fish. Only aa small doggy but it was a fish . And then on the way back in i stopped in the Harbor and got my second fish . Not sure but think it was a Black Sea Bream.

Just off brownsea There is a man made stone wall There. So i wounder what tomorrow will bring .

Tight Lines

New Flotation suit for sale never warn  Fit 6 footer or there about Can deliver Local to Poole or post (buyer pays postage)  £50 SOLD

3 or 4 step hook over Aluminium Ladder call Ray 07468696819

Just shows what you can do . I got a new motor for my Tilt & Trim Been waiting for my Engineer to sort it . To day got the hump .Took the old Tilt & Trim off the boat .Took the faulty Motor off Swapped for the new Motor. Striped the Ram changed the O Rings put it all back together filled with new oil Put it Back on the boat bleed the Ram. Press button go up and down Result. Tomorrow i will learn to swim LOL 

Got an engineer to sort it i will be away from Monday to Mid March.

Thanks Rob will take a look tomorrow

Just got my Boat back in the water started engine running great put in forward and the steering snapped. Anyone know where i can get a cable ?

Not having much luck with this boat think i need to sell it .

Thanks Rob  I knew it was to long i will cut the tether down. Cant wait to try it out Hope to get the boat in the water Friday.

Hi Guys as advised i have opted for the Alderney ring system . I got a Buoy New anchor and chain sent for a ring and clip. When it arrived the tether rope from the ring to the Buoy clip is 3 meters long I was expecting it to be around 600mDo i cut it and re tie a knot to the buoy ?

Mariner 50 hp prob 1980s

If i need new brushes any idea where to get them

The motor made normal noise as i lowed but stopped no noise i released the pressure screw and the engine went down  I lifted it all the way up and tighten the screw it held . So i know its not the ram . i can hear a slight click when i press the rocker switch .So trying to get the hole unit off 3 x bolt corroded snapped off have to drill them out then find one bolt is placed in from the back so have to take the hole engine off the boat to get at it . Decided to cut it off and re tape a tread later.Hope it just the brushes . gas assist is plan B

It stopped half way down. Now will not go up or down. So taking it off to try and clean up the brushes. if that don,t fix it then think cheapest  option is change it

Anyone have a Gas assisted Tilt Trim .I found one on Ebay . In the event i cant fix my electric powered i was thinking cheap replacement . I am told it lift the engine and you need to push it down . Do you need to top up the gas ?

Anyone got a Tilt And Trim for my 2 stroke Mariner Outboard. Have looked at the You tube video. But mine is very different.So don,t want to try fix the motor prefer to change the hole unit or can anyone recommend an engineer to fix it  

Guys Please i bought a boat to take up Fishing after 30 years off . The boat developed a few problems got it all sorted now stuck at work . Still waiting for my first real days fishing .Bet when i get the time the weather will be against me LOL 

Would love to Mike . Its just getting free time .My work load is very heavy but have nice break from 12.12.17 to 8th Jan  got a coarse with the RYA service

LOL text is not all here The coarse is service outboard engines 

There's no need to climb on the front of the boat with the Alderney Ring.

You have your anchor warp attached there, yes.

However, by means of a separate short rope (a lazy line) that goes round the anchor warp in a loop, you can actually retrieve the anchor amidships from the cockpit, and stow it in a bin etc.

 

Raymond, you really need to talk with Charlie, he really does know his stuff.

As well as that, why not pop out as crew with a few members to see how they do it.

 

Mike outboards on the 7th 

Would love to Mike . Its just getting free time .My work load is very heavy but have nice break from 12.12.17 to 8th Jan  got a coarse with the RYA service

Hi Ray

 

Using a winch to lift an anchor sounds like a great idea [It is on bigger boats with very heavy kit] but as others have said it may not be required on a 17 footer.

 

The one on the bow of alfresco works fine but because of limited drop the anchor rope does not stow without help so it is a two man job.

 

Lifting with an Alderney ring has been the way we have lifted the anchor on my last three boats [17ft, 23ft and 30ft]

with practise it is easy to do, even single handed.

 

 

 

Ignoring that and back to the original question.

Several choices of windlass and lots of makes are available all at 12 volts the same as your outboard battery. 

If you only use them with the engine running, it will not flatten the battery too much.

But you are picking an expensive option, as you would also need to fit wiring, circuit breaker and calibrate the chain to the windlass gypsy.

 

If you would like to talk this through with a local supplier talk to Pete at Quay West chandlers Poole.

If you get as far as going down to see him, his chandlers is in the boatyard at Parkstone Yacht Club.

I manage the boatyard and Marina there, so if you fancy a chat over a coffee let me know. Alfresco is in the Marina so I could show you my set up if it helps.

 

Charlie

Thanks Charlie

I will be home from work 12.12.17 so will have a lot of spare time Then . I was just thinking i don,t Like the thought of climbing to the front of the boat trying to pull up the anchor when the weather dose a turn for the worst and i am out there alone. And then again i plan to have a much bigger Boat next year .(When i have a bit more experience)  So no point in spending to much on this one.

Just looking for advise is that a 12v electric

hi Guys need some expert addvise 

I have a 17ft Mayland cabin cruiser i want to fit a windless anchor winch. What size anchor do i need and what size rope chain and winch . And where can i find all ???

Looking for a canopy for my Mayland Cruiser. ideal would give me 6ft head room from front to back of boat. with capability to remove sides and leave top on and able to take hole thing off . Any suggestions welcome.

Ray

Thanks Mike Golden arrow got me one for £30 + vat hope to get the engin going Tuesday and get a bit of fishing done.

Regards

Boot size 11. bought new to ware when i slip Boat . Put boat on a pontoon so don't need Come with puncher kit and tidy bag

Ok got the tilt working (battery was low. The solenoid still clicking did get a little bit of starter movement so think the starter motor is ok . Think i need a new solenoid as one of the terminals is moving when i try to tighten the nut . Anyone know where i can get one in the UK ? 50HP Mariner 2 Stroke