Rob

Nice to see so many live fish that were returned to fight again - except the conger that wouldn't stay in the bucket (Thanks for the help Sam C!). Rob

Correct Brian, results! I should still be sleeping! Got the boat out and home for 22:00, will post results etc sometime! Work today for me with PBSBAC Comittee meeting this evening, maybe I should take a day off afer the Open! R

Great day all round, well done! Rob

Well done James, thats how to do it!!!! I believe Nige had a 20 today too! Rob

If you are looking to crew tomorrow, put a post on asking if there is a space on anyone's boat!! We have just been down to Cobbs to launch ready for the early start, excited now!!! Rob

Is it me or is the forecast looking rather inviting? Cant wait! Rob

Remember it was won from the harbour last year!!!

Mike, Jimis looking for crew! Rob

Make sure you post in the "need crew" part of the forum! I thought you were the dogfish king/queen, they always get in the prizes! Rob

Here you go - booking in form:

Let's go go go! Forecast is no worse that last year and that was more than fishable! Launching at Cobbs for

Guys, I would say we are ON! Let's see what we can catch, the forecast is no worse than last year and the harbour and outside along the cliffs will be fishable, might just be a dogfest! Mark, there is no discount on fuel from Cobbs, launching is

OK - the forecast is improving on WindGuru since my last post! Windfinder is now looking fantastic! Met Office looks ok too! Fingers crossed!!!!!

It will all change and Saturdays weather will push in to Sunday and be lovely! I think that this could happen as we have seen the forecast change last minute before - it will have to get significantly worse for the Comp to be cancelled. Worse case, lets all go to the Boat House for a free curry! Rob

Many Happy Returns Stuie!

Hi Andy, I have no idea, but don't tell the FPO what it costs, or if you have to hide 50%!!!!

Brian. Crazy question...........Do you need an Auxiliary engine? With a nice modern main engine (I see you had yours personalised with your age written on the back), is there really a need? Have you had main engine issues? Do you ever use the aux outside of "giving it a run"? I bought an aux for my first boat, before I even had the boat! Then purchased a new Johnson main engine so didn't even bother mounting the Aux bracket and sold the aux to a friend. Many of the club boats only have one source of power, a good anchor which isn't tripped (or a way to quickly convert from tripped to secure) with plenty (100m of rode) should hold you should you get in to trouble. There are often a number of members out and other non member boats who would offer assistance to a stricken craft. Just call Tom Bettle, he needs no excuse to leave his desk!!! We have towed the occasional club member, haven't we Charlie!? Rob

Don't go to Belgium!

Well done for getting out Steve, thanks for the report. I know what you mean re engines, we can head in quick and / or move position to find shelter! I ran 7 miles in Dartmouth to hide in the lee of start point. Rob

How about a flexible cable lock and lock it to main engine or a secure fixing on the boat? Make it harder to take than the one next to you and they will the easier one. R

If CQuip do it let me know as the owner is a family friend!!! Or he was when I saw him a couple of years ago. Rob

Only lifted in main channel and possibly north channel - someone will confirm! R

Good point Jim! Get bearing savers, had them on my old axel and after taking it off (last month), found no play in one and very little play in the other. Those bearings have been in for 5 yrs! Previous trailer got through a set of bearings every 2 yrs. All I do is every few trips ensure the grease is topped up, I think that they keep 5lb of pressure to keep the water out. As with any trailer after a long tow allow the bearings to cool before dunking or it or they will cool rapidly in the water and draw it in! Rob

p.s. not sure you can have a break back trailer with brakes (as the brake rod can't move to accommodate the break) - so make sure what you think you have bought is what you think!

Hub flush kit is a definite yes! I can recommend the Alko one - quality parts and you will need to tap a hole for it to screw in to on the drum. Bottom of this page; http://www.trailertek.com/acatalog/AL-KO_Brake_spares.html I think sealed bearings tend sit on a straight stub not chamfered standard type, as they don't come in pairs with a large and small - but i could be wrong, someone here might know more! I went and bought an Alko sealed \ waterproof galvanized axle with flush kit for my recent brake conversion and it works well. Made to my exact specification and delivered in about 3-4 weeks. http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Al...tant_Axles.html Rob