Maverick Martin

Kam I expect your your navman can't get a word in edgways Sorry just a joke....you walked straight into that one Martin

Duncan Whats a cod ?.... does it fly or is it a pond skater, let me know and I'll keep me eyes open for one A very confused Martin

Hi Simon Welcome to our clubs site and probably the best small boat angling forum on the net well at least I think it is We welcome anyone even kayakers...did I spel that right Join in, learn, teach and most of all have fun Martin

Mike Let me give you a pat on the back and if no one's looking a hug....what you have to remember is that you can't enjoy the money untill you spend it no honest, what good is a wedge of money in the b/s or robbing bank..thats right no good at all so enjoy, spend and get the best you can afford.....you know it makes sense, says he looking over his shoulder to make sure the other arf isnt watching before he posts Martin

Semi displacement hulls will fly although they do give a hard ride at speed.. When I first got my last boat (Hardy 17 or5.2 metres) it had a 25hp outboard on it. That boat would plane with two up and do around 16/18 knots depending on the day. When I upgraded to a 40hp it would do around 24/25 and when I upgraded again to a 50 hp it would do 28/30 depending on conditions. If you are only getting 10/11 knots with a 30hp there is something wrong with either your engine, prop or set up although I am doubtful it is engine trim, agreed it can make a difference but 30 hp should easily push your boat onto the plane whatever the trim especially as a semi displacement hull has plenty of buoyancy at the front. I would be interested in seeing the results of your tests re prop and engine trim. Martin

Paul I used to have a Hardy 17' and this was rated for 40hp by the manufacurer. The chance of a 50hp with ptt came along and I like you was toying with the idea so I phoned the manufacturer and asked them. Their response was that every boat has to be rated when produced and in the case of the hardy 17' they chose 40hp although the transom would be plenty strong enough for a 50hp however they could not give this assurance in writing and that it was only advisory. The biggest problem as I see it would be insurance, in my case the insurance co. covered it so I would suggest you make a few phone calls Martin

Duncan Wedger (Trevor) is a club member, I have just updated his forum status, sorry my fault. If anyone else notices their status on the forum is incorrect please let me know and I will do the necessary Martin

Thats the M25 it has a 240hp petrol inboard and is owned by Tim from Castaways tackle shop. Still for sale I think Martin

Thats ok Kam you are more than welcome. BTW were you on the same boat as me? Dont forget to report your catch to Charlie Martin

Mike Re: Insuance try this thread http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...05&hl=insurance and this one http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...31&hl=insurance Martin

Mike Re: Insuance try this thread http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...05&hl=insurance Martin

Names for Mikes new boat on the back of a fag packet please and address to.......? ......alright post em here Martin

Well done Mike Yes new costs but imo is well worth the buzz you get. Will be interested in your report on the boat as they do look the part Martin

Perhaps idiot is to strong, naive might be more appropriate Martin

Mike Is the boat a 150 or 165? You may get away with a 40hp on a warrior 150 but would def be under powered on a 165. there are idiots in all walks of life Martin

Dean has said he can now crew again but Kam you are still welcome to come out on Maverick with us Martin

Kam No probs, if we cant get crew will talk to you tomorrow Martin

Dean has had to drop out so I will need crew on Maverick, any takers Martin

Tony You have email Martin

Sam I believe they are or have stopped making the warrior 150. They make the 165 and the 175 with a replacement 195 due out now Martin

Would agree with that one Mike, hes a right miserable git a resource of last resort Martin

Dave I wll gladly do a write up on the 195 when time permits but remember they are no longer made, still might help those contemplating a second hand purchase. Martin

Excellent news....bring em on....then put em back keeping just a few for the table Martin

Terry Good to hear you are going to take part in our first species comp of the year. You need to either phone Charlie Chapman (fish recorder) or Peter Russel ( safety officer) the night before to ascertain that the comp is on and that you will be fishing or call up one of the above on channel 6 vhf on the morning of the comp to log in, Charlie = "Great White", Peter = "Whistler". If you do not log in your fish will not count and you would not be included in the comp. Fishing is a continous period of 7 hours of your choosing between the hours of 7.30 and 4.30pm so as you say not from launching time. Good luck and I look forward to seeing Fredor on the water Sunday Martin