Maverick Martin

Fletch Firstly do you trim your motor out when running at full chat. You will get more rpm if you do this but do not over do the trimming or you may end up whisking air I have just looked on the Honda site, which states your engine should rev at 5500 rpm. If you are struggling to get 5000rpm you are probably over propped. If you

Onslow I have just looked at the Suzuki site and the operating maximum rpm for the DF70 is 5200-5800 so at 5900 you are slightly over reving which might suggest you need to either have your current prop re-pitched a little or a slightly larger prop. The effect of both the above would be to give you slightly slower acceleration but more top end. Take advice from you local prop specialist, he will be best placed to advise. Over reving by just 100rpm isn't major but it would make a difference to performance. Another thought is it could be that the boat isn't trimmed correctly but I think this is doubtfull. Martin

During last years comp we had the winning Blonde and caught a few plaice on Maverick. I would say that plaice is the best chance for a flatty. I really havent had a finger on the pulse this yearand maybe wrong so who does know? Martin

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Andy All club member only comps are run along the same rules, Fishing times you can find here You can fish up to 2 hooks with pennel rigs counting as one hook so long as both of the hooks in the pennell rig are in the same bait. You may fish your hooks from one or two rods. Weigh your fish on the boat but do take the lowest steady reading gained. We trust our members to play fair which I believe they always do. Don't forget to book in at least a day before then on VHF channel 6 on the day just to verify you are out. Also pick the 7 hr continuos period you will fish to suit your day Have fun Martin

Rich yep fisrt blip in 7 years of charging around. Tony reckons it could be a diaphram in the fuel pump but can't do it until next monday That means I will have to nurse Maverick along in this weeks comp. Hopefully all will be well but keep your ears open for a pan pan from me. Martin BTW charlie I will do score sheets this evening

Dean and I headed West in the club species comp. We had decided not to take it to seriously, as we wanted to have a go for some fish that pull back. Our plan was to anchor a bank as the tide eased and as it went away again. Got to the mark and boy I have never seen the tide going as quick so we gave up that idea and thought we would look for some marks to fish west of St Albans head. Well not knowing that area we carried on steaming and ended up on Lulworth Banks. Found a spot and anchored on the now ebbing tide. Bull Huss after Bull Huss interspersed with LSD

Hi Reg We have our flatfish/ray comp on the 17th it could be your first club comp You are more than welcome to accompany me out from Poole. The ray part of the comp was won on Maverick last year Martin PS might even have a day or two off if the weathers good that week

Glad your back safe and well Rich. Where will we see you Thursday? are you suffering from jetlag......meeting was this week Martin

Rich have a good day, are you getting nipper ready for 2moz Martin

Alun Plz plz plz book in the comp even if your not seriously fishing it. It will help us to get the numbers we need to make this comp qualify for the BFM comp Ta in advance

Nope the weather put paid to that

Harry I hope to be launching from Cobbs on Sunday. What time you planning on launching, maybe see you their Martin

Like the new boat Fred very smart. I hope Cyclone goes to a good home as she is also a cracking boat No I'm not jealous Martin

A very happy birthday Mike, have a fishy one Martin

Maverick will be there with Dean and Dave Mayne as crew Martin

Hi Keith Its nice to hear you had a good days sport with nobody laying ground bait what a bonus it is when a plan comes together. Now you know a few marks you'll be able to find the fish yourselfe Martin

Hi all The club newsletter has been emailed out to all those with email addy's have you received yours? If not the details in the club register are incorrect, If this applies to you could you please update your email address with either Bob F or myself. Those without email address will receive theirs via snail mail in the next day or so Martin BTW please return your questionnaires asap thanks

If you use Craftinsure please mention the club, you may not get a better deal but it lets our sponsor know he's getting a return on his investment Martin

Hi John What is your boat made of? it will make a huge difference to what paint you should use. Antifoul paint is whats used to paint parts of the boat that will be submerged. It will inhibit the growth of seaweed and barnacles etc BTW welcome to the site Martin

If your up for a little drive and a walk then try swanage. Park in the main carpark at the end of town (near pier) walk up the road past the rnli building and to the coastguard lookout station. then along the rocky bay to the right. Not easy walking but work your way along the beach. The use of floating plugs would be an advantge here as it is very rocky and can become expensive. Largest shore caught bass that I have seen come from this area 11lb 13oz. Best time to target is from about half tide up then down again as it is very shallow in places. There are other access points to this bay but not easily described in a post. PM/Phone me if you want more info Martin

Steve Thanks for the update much appreciated Martin

I am so distressed been looking forward to getting out for so long now Looking on the bright side... what a busy september we will have Martin

Couldn't agree more Tom and good on SMB for taking a responsible attitude. On a training not I am just waiting for our provider to get back to me with dates then we shall have some of our members going through RYA Power boat level 2 Martin