Rob

Take a force4 catalogue with you, as some things at the boat jumble are more expensive, and if you need to return it then it is a pain in the a$$ (if you get a receipt etc ect). Mine maybe £90, but damn it's shiny!!!!!! Rob

Try not to over think, thus over complicate the situation!!! Not sure grp would wear the rope (or vice versa£, unless you are using the same spot on the rope hundreds of times. This is the roller you need, with a pin to stop the rope lifting: http://www.cquip.com/shop_1052063077.php http://www.cquip.com/images/prod/10A-86050A.jpg Rob

Can't please all the people all the time!!!!!

Mackerel appearing on people's catch reports for the species hunt!! Nice to see so many fishing that comp too, anything to do with the weather? Rob

I recommend freezing water in 2 and 4 pint plastic milk bottles. R

"I was surprised at how much chain cost" - this is boating, difficult to do it right and safe on the cheap. Spend wisely and correctly to keep you and your crew safe. Rob

You need a bunked trailer really and Charlie has added vertical roller guides to ensure StarTurn sits on the bunks straight when the trailer is pulled out from the deeper water. Re. Using the handbrake to hold it - not sure, but just ensure the neck of the trailer is pulled out, so auto reverse brakes do not engage!!!!! Rob

10mm is perfect! You need to ensure the chain weighs more than your anchor if you intend to use an alderney ring. Go 7.5kg too on your rig. Don't forget the spare anchor too!!! Rob

Nice! Yak on a trailer, crikey!!!! If the Yak capsizes, does it \ can it have one way valves like a lifeboat outboard to stop water heading to the cylinders? What's the top speed, that's what we all want to know? Rob

Adam Alun J Rob F - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Martin Terry Kev Chris Chris Tony Graham Alfie Nige, Peter Matt Dave Craig Paul Charlie, Sam Dan Will Ben Steve Lloyd Alan Andrew Dean

we do that with StarTurn after the open in the dark - no always meaning to go that quick but that would be my driving!!!!!

Interesting vid on the tube: In Summary: Suzuki DF70 on the 5.3 and Honda 50 on the 4.2 - 4.5hrs and 50 and 36 litres of fuel respectively. Has to be nearly 80 miles!!!! They say F5 but, it doesnt look it (it never does though) and that is a average of 18knts! Amazing what you can do if you buddy! R

Indeed GWS!!

That's the one I have! Seems very well made. R

Bloody fantastic Adam, more Alderney budget for tackle, rather than fuel!!! ;o) You needed some good news!!! Jim, you need tabs! Even a 40 would prob weight the same as your 50. I put tabs on mine and can happily plane @ 10knts, and more importantly keep on the plane, before it used to be 12/13+ if I didn't want it to drop off when encountering wash. Rob

No that a a cigarette that is good for your health, but still bad for the wallet!!!

This one is a member of Miami Powerboat club too, and would be a suitable replacement for me (5 x 350hp is just enough):

"I was told to go for a 4 stroke as they don't use as much fuel. and I will need a long shaft." It will depend on the age of the motor - the new Direct injection 2-strokes (Etec - Johnson\Evinrude or Optimax - Mercury) are comparable to 4-Strokes on fuel efficiency. The use of fuel will depend on the hours you intend to do - if you will only use it for 5 trips a year and an older style 2 stroke will use twice the fuel of a 4 stroke (50 gallons v 25 gallons or £300 v £150), but costs £2k less - it might not be worth buying a 4 as to save the difference (+ more servicing costs of a 4) woudl take 13 yrs to pay back!! Why- those kayaks look good value!!!! Rob

Are you sure you haven't been smelling the petrol fumes?!!!! In all seriousness, no one cal advise you with such little information. 4 stroke, 2 stroke, new gen 2 stroke will play a part. You then need to think about the conditions, you could use 1/3 more fuel coming back if the sea kicks up. You need to spend some time inshore to get to know the engine you are yet to buy. One of the members with a 225 had an issue with something or other 25 miles out, on the way back he was burning so much fuel than usual he nearly ran out. He had no idea until almost too late. Not sure what you are meaning re. pumps on tanks. Wait till you get an engine, the tanks are cheap enough to buy new / newish so you can be sure they are not contaminated. Just get to know the rig, then worry about heading out! FYI, I have a light rig with a 50 4 stroke, I usually go out with a 25 and a 12 litre tank. Charlie A has a relatively heavy Shetland with a new gen 2 stroke 75 and often carries 50+ litres. (4.4 litres to gallon btw!) Just take it easy get to know the boats reliability and quirks inshore, the, as Jim said, venture further with a buddy boat. Rob

Well done on getting out Graham! R

I am afraid I will not be attending tonight's meeting. I have had a better offer! I hope that the changes to the constitution etc go through smoothly, as the Committee have worked hard and spent quite a bit of time re-wording and re-wording and re-wording the changes! The idea \ intention is to help move the Club forward and keep it ticking along nicely - please support YOUR committee by getting the changes through quickly and smoothly. Remember this is your Club and we need YOU to run it - please can someone help out with the roles \ positions that are available? Rob

Ney mind, as they kicked in a few days ago, they are a good reminder for the boats headin out this weekend!!!

Good to hear we might see more of you Bob! Wow 60 BFM's, so that would be about 12 articles in total and just regurgitated!!!!! Rob

This may have been mentioned already: Summer lifting schedule 29th March to September 30th 2013: http://www.boroughofpoole.com/EasySiteWeb/GatewayLink.aspx?alId=11249

I would go icom, And £140 would get you a good fixed set: http://www.force4.co.uk/5727/Icom-M411-DSC-VHF-fixed-Radio-with-Free-Flush-Mount-Kit-worth--9-95.html R