Rob

You must have been behind Boblin - the truckline was going down the main channel as we were passing RMYC. We could hear it's horn. But as Colin had a hunch it was to bee out around that time we literally hugged the outside line of the channel - we hopped from green buoy to green buoy, as we woudl expect her to be in teh middle. I think with a good look out (outside the cabin), sensible speed and expect the un-expected it was OK. Perhaps the fairly quiet outboards of Boblin helped as but other boats were diesel and easy to hear approaching. Good to hear we were all safe and sound. Rob

Anyone following Boblin yesterday would have thought we had been drinking, the fog was so disorientating, we used a good old fashioned compass to ensure we were pointing in the right direct, the electronics were too slow to react. Looks like we did well Colin!! Rob

Dave I only have data back to 2000. The name C40 is referenced in a manual, however it is 3 cylinder. File attached - advise when you have taken a copy so I can remove it from this post! Rob (attachment removed)

Dave - my Yamaha lighting coil outputs 42 VDC @ 1500 rpm and 127 VDC @ 3500 rpm, note it is DC - though it is newer that the unit you have. Get a manual if you can as that is where I got the above data from. It also advises the expected resistance parameters of the coil. Without manual or the correct data you are goign to strugle! I will check my Yamaha Manual CD and see if a C40 is in there! Rob

Well done Kev, good to see you out again. Tight lines, Rob

No great report from Boblin today. No vis and 5kn out to the spoils! We knew it was bad when we could hear teh chain ferry btu couldn't see it until we were 50yds from it!!! Bobin has radar but never used in anger - but we did today, for 10 mins until it seemed to trip the fuse or similar!! We could hear people chatting but not see them until the fog lifted a little, but only to return. A few whiting to 2:13 kept us amused but no cod! Vis was about 400yds dropping to 100\50 in the swash. Nice to be out, not cold, just a bit damp. Zero swell in the lee of Durlston which was ace! Cheers Col. Rob

Personally I dont fancy it - so my title is up for grabs, good luck to all, lets try and kepp it in the club. Rob

Happy birthday Paul - did you get a book of knots for Xmas or your brithday?

Nice one Bob - good to hear from you, hope your keeping well. Rob

Happy Birthday George - that'll be full price at the next Open, thanks!!!

I think that getting back in to work or just in to work is hard if you have been off work for years. Best thing I think we could do is make them earn their benefits - 3 job leads is all well but what to do for the rest of the week? Pick up litter, clear snow and ice, cut hedges, help out the post office etc etc. Free handouts are a drug and any payment needs to be earned.

Excellent Alan, the boat may go but the memories will stay with you (though at your age you shoudl write them down before you forget!!)!!

My first trip to Alderney on JV was ace - good fishing, good food, good boat and OK company!!! Weymouth this year was a good crack too! Again, taking people fishing and seeing them catch (not too much mind!), especially Charlie A's son Sam catching mackerel on Star Turn. Watching Air shows from Star Turn. Having Olivia (@18moths old) steer JoJo up the Dart river in a zig-zag formation, as she was unable to see above the gunnel! Keeping JoJo on the river in Dartmouth for a week and going out at least twice a day, at 4am so meet the sunrise. Landing Alun J's 18.5lb bass on a cod comp, not exactly target species but we didnt complain! Have to mention: Winning the 2007 Open and clearing the prize table (rules have been changed since then), not only did only motor only 30meters to fish but I won the Club Xmas raffle (DeWalt cordless drill) the night before!

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I am hoping to retain my Title so will hope to defend it and make off with the cash again!!!! Assuming the weather is OK of course as not sure I can be bothered to do another day like we did on Shogun I suspect it will be cancelled if the weather is unsuitable for small boats. P.s. my Avata is the winning

Got a boat, happy with it. I dont go to the bakery if i already have bread!!! Because i will drool over the cakes!!

Oh, Yes it does! ..........

Hi Kevin - give us a bit about your boating history - if none - don't rush in to making a purchase. Join the club, go out on some club boats - get a real feel for what you want to do, because what you think you want now might not be what yoyu want to do in 6 months \ 12 months! Rob

Now you have posted the details that it is buoyed, perhaps keep us informed if you get it back - if not, someone maybe heading that way and be able to help - hopefully they will advise you before they go and you can ping them the numbers. Rob

I just put a couple of cable ties through the hole in the threaded part of the shackle and loop inside the shackle - job done! If I have time I have used stainless wire or even copper before - however the cable tie is easy on the hands. Rob

I have amended the links on Chris' post from HERE, no HERE, sorry HERE

Nice one Mark - great pics of the boy, Christmas came early!!!! Rob

Unless you advise us of a budget we can't help!!! There is a big difference between

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Hey I am part of the gang now - it fell over on me too. FOr a moment there I thought I was special! (not needs Jim!!!)