Leicester Fisheagle

Hi Dave, you have a pm.

Heard that Court Jester had found the cod when we spoke to Nigel. Looks like everyone showed us how to catch them today. Allan.

Looks like you have shown us how to do it again. No cod for Fisheagle and I suspect we were not the only boat not to catch listening to some of the chat between some of the charters. Had a reasonable number of whiting to 2.5 lbs., some strap conger, dogs, pout, a herring and a few rays the best a15. 5lbs. Undulate to myself.

Crew Spaces now taken by Mick Pike and Frank Morris. Good luck to anyone who gets out.

The weather is looking reasonable for this Thusday, if it remains the same, Fisheagle will probably venture out towards Southbourne, hopefully for a few more winter species. Possible crew space available if any Club Member interested.

Kelly's Hero has had to withdraw and Dave and Mick are no longer available. .Will fish the Club Comp. only with a couple of non members. Allan.

Kelly's Hero John S and crew of Allan G, Dave S and Mick Pike fishing both comps.

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie plus TBA 2) Tigerfish Steve S, Alun J, others tba 3) Madness - Martin, Dean, Terry B 4)Kelly's Hero- John S, Allan G, Dave S, Mick Pike.

Where has everyone else gone? Allan.

Fisheagle will be out, but probably burning a bit more fuel than normal. Hoping it will be nice and calm with good visibility.

Happy birthday Mal, you obviously had agood one.

Excellent idea for an evening. Will be coming possibly with Ann and bringing some Christmas goodies.

Thanks Charlie for reminding me about the breakers. There was an error in some of the published literature which stated 100 rather than a 1,000. So an extra breaker will need to be installed between the battery and motor with the right thickness of wiring.

Happy birthday Stuie, hope you caught a few today. Allan.

Posted Today, 06:53 PM 1. Court Jester Neal, Stuie plus crew 2. Sweet Pea Mal + Trevor 3. Alfresco Charlie Will + TBC 4. Frisky Fox - Mike and Carol 5. Kingfisher - Chris W, Dogfish Dave 6. Fisheagle- Allan Green, Dave Samuel and Mick Pike. 7. Madness - Martin + Dean + Room for one more anybody? 8. Just chillin - rich and Emma 9. Marlin - Greg and Brad (Let the Challenge begin!!)

osted Today, 12:57 PM 1. Court Jester Neal, Stuie plus crew 2. Sweet Pea Mal + Trevor 3. Alfresco Charlie Will + TBC 4. Frisky Fox - Mike and Carol 5. Kingfisher - Chris W, Dogfish Dave 6. Fisheagle- Allan Green, Dave Samuel and Mick Pike.

I have managed to source a combined chain and rope winch which has an optional capstan on the same side. I think they are made in Australia by Maxwell and imported by Golden Arrow Marine in Southampton which is part of the Salterns Group. The beauty of the VW model is that it can be mounted both vertically and horizontally. I am looking at mounting it horizontally. I have a couple of conerns about my proposed set up. I did think about a side mounted Capstan, but a lot of strengthening and routing of chain/rope would be required and Iwould virtually lose one of the narrow walkways. As it is at the moment, it is necessary to take the rope off the bow roller and put it on a side cleat to use a buoy and recovery ring so nothing new in having to go up front which is not a problem as Fisheagle has deep all round walkways. The bow roller and surrounding areas could be strenghtened and a stronger roller fitted. However, the amount of work involved would be similar to that needed to fit a self launching bow roller which could be used with a winch/combined capstan so I am moving in that direction. I am sure there will be times when the ring and buoy will still be needed, especially in deeper water, but a new set up offers options. For example, I once found myself bream fishing early morning off the cave between Swanage and Old Harry. By the time we decided to move, we were surrounded by boats and could not use the buoy as there was no where to go. It may still be necessary for someone to go up front, but better than pulling up by hand. The winch winch /capstan set up will not be cheap and were I a lot younger, I may not have bothered. Fisheagle's electrical system will allow for a third battery and the breakers are all 60 amps so I am told we should be ok there as the proposed winch/ capstan draws 100 amps. At the moment, we are looking at options and nothing is decided. Any advice/thoughts/ help is more than welcome.

I am still in France for the next week or so, but may add to this thread when I get back. Looking at fitting a winch and combined capstan with both on the same side so the rope can go from one to the other if necessary. Some stainless strengthening which Coddie's son may make as he he is setting up his own fabrication/stainless steel/welding business and has access to lazer cutters etc.Will also install a self launching roller, cabin and foot controls etc. It will be side mounted over the anchor well and have about a foot more drop than the Jeanneau factory fitted ones, also, I hope to enlarge the anchor well lid so the rope sits better. Will have to go for slightly larger chain and rope as well.

Have great day Nige, even better with the boat back.

Fantastic news. You can now get the 50th. Species and also in time for the winter species.☺

Been on the sherry again?

Have a good trip Jim. If you fancy a trip in the future let us know.

Due to an unavoidable late cancellation, Fisheagle has crew space for one with myself and Dave (Coddy) on Sat. 5th. September. We will be leaving Cobbs for a leisurely trip around 9 am. and returning through the 5.30 pm. Poole Bridge. Bait is available as well as tackle if needed. Share costs. If anyone is interested, we will be using an anchor recovery buoy and we would be more than happy to spend a bit of time giving a basic intro. to the radio and plotter. Fishing Poole, Boscombe/Southbourne. Please call Allan on 0775356474 before 9.30 pm.

Probably an Airmar. Find what fluid they put in it and keep some on board in case you need to top it up. Dave and I are very good at taking them apart and putting them back together. Assuming you have the Navionics Platinum Plus Chart which will activate the Fish'N Chips embedded sonar which was another learning curve? Sounds like the main problem has been solved.

I have a gen 2 setup. The structure scan is on the transom and also shows depth. I have had endless problems with the depth /fishfinder sonar side which are now resolved with a new through hull transducer moved from the starboard locker where it never worked properly to under the floor to the rear of the cabin where there seems to be a flat area which is designed for it, but my cabin is different to yours. By sonar do you mean the extra contours/details shown on the Navionics Charts when you use "fish'n chips"? This works through a different transducer to the downscan. This needs switching on and is only available after the screen reaches a certain magnification. Allan.