Maverick Martin

Lots of very good points brought up there Rich. Perhaps a little harsh ref the point on articles about clubs. Our club for instance has had I believe 3 large articles over a 3 year period so we can't really grumble on that one. Hopefully we will be able to have the same relationship with Dave as we had with Jim? only time will tell Martin

Yep the end of an era is nigh Nope don't ask cause I won't be telling just yet updates soon Martin

mmm Terry when you get the message look at the yellow line just below your navigation bar, you will see a question mark with a message stating: This website is using s scripted window to ask you for information. If you trust this website, click here to allow scripted windows... Click on this message as instructed and it will work I think the problem has happened because of security updates in the new operating system from gates and co Martin

My view is that nothing in life is perfect with some things being less perfect than others. BFM is not perfect but imho it is more perfect than most if not all other angling mags, why? because it deals with the kind of fishing we as boat owners do. Not all the articles in each edition interest me and if they did then someone else would probably be dissapointed. How does the old saying go..."you can't please all the people all the time" Dave if your reading this just do your job to the best of your ability or at least the best the owners will let you do. BFM is still a great read especially for newbies but those that are longer in the tooth will obviously be harder to please Martin

Hi Pete Good to see you back on here. Don't forget to update your email address with Bob F (membership sec) and on this forum. You could miss out on usefull info if not done Martin

Tom I could possibly be available to take my boat out as a camera boat or drive one of yours? Let me know Martin

or use a compass (drawing type) to get the size then read it off a tape or wait until Thursday and use Trevors Vernier/caliper.

Why not try putting your eyes on and using a tape measure works for me

Tom Thanks for that I have sent Pete an email to that effect but as a courtesy I had to approach SMB first Martin

Rich Get the pouches and keep the receipt the club can pay for these Martin

Terry When you say the boat finds it hard to plane, do you still get full revs? if thats the case it maybe your rubber insert thingy in the prop come loose (forget what its called) Martin

Hi Gary and welcome to our foum. Our match dates for 2007 are not put together until our committee meeting in January. As soon as I know when they are will forward them to you Martin

Well said Simon The safest way is the best way but you pays your money you takes your choice

Nice one Trevor Glad to hear Otter is now 100% Martin

Rich Nice one looks lubberley Good tactics BTW not telling anyone the date of the comp For those club members that would like a chance to win the date is Sunday 17th December Martin

oh forgot to say what I thought about the site. Good idea in principle but will only be as good as the information submitted. With a lot of info the site it looks like it might become a little cluttered. Think I'll stay with the reports on this site, more relevant and local to us Martin

Hmmm found my house and zoomed in, can even see a vehicle in my drive. I expect the military would have better definition and could even pick me out washing the vehicle....sorta worrying aint it

All are invited to our clubs December meeting to hear a presentation from Bass Angler Sportfishing Society follow this link for details http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?a...=18&t=5177&st=0 Would be of interest to both boat and beach anglers Martin Please note: if your a guest you must first register in the forum before you can post a reply. Its free to register with no obligation to join our club or indeed take part in the forum again.

Gordon Although my ob is a 150hp opti not a 90 it might give you an idea of costs. Largest bill for me so far was this year. Full service (whatever that entails) new rubber belt thingy (big long expensive one that connects everything) new impeller all for less than

We are having a talk from BASS (Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society) at our December club meeting PBSBAC are inviting ALL that maybe interested to this meeting which is on the 7th December. The meeting will be held at the Parkstone Trades and Labour Club, Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset and will start promptly at 8pm so arrive in good time. If you want further info post here or drop an email to martin.burt1@ntlworld.com Martin Please note: if your a guest you must first register in the forum before you can post a reply. Its free to register with no obligation to join our club or indeed take part in forum again.

All teh best Simon, have a day day Martin

Etecs on the face of it are very good but are also very new. The first models are I believe just approaching 3 years old. One engineer I have spoken to does not like the extended service intervals and its not because he looses out on work. Put it this way, a standard car service is set for either 12000 mile or yearly intervals why should an outboard motor be any different? Time will be the test of these engines. The same engineer dislikes 4st engines even though he sells them. His words to me when I enquired about upgrading Mavericks power source was "stay with new generation 2st engines for long term piece of mind" I have had my optimax for over 7 years and have not spent anything on it other than regular service and fuel filter changes and it still starts first or second turn of the key except for once when I accidentally knocked out the kill cord and one other time when the batetry was dead If I keep Maverick she will be getting a new 2st 6 cylinder beast then catch me if you can Martin

Gordon If you decide to upgrade to a larger 2st outboard don't forget to look at the Mariner and Mercury Optimax range......you'll need one if you want to keep up with Maverick, fuel economy isn't so bad either Martin

Gordon The return slip is your part of the entry form which would have been given back to you or whoever signed in for you at the registration. We would have needed this if you weighed in a fish as proof of entry into the competition. This is clearly stated in the rules a copy of which you would/should have received at the registration. Anyways never mind you wouldnt have been in the prizes, just means you will remain unfamous like me Martin