Rob

Temp Update two weeks ago: 53, 51.6, 48, 47, 46.4 Today: 56.5 , 55.2, 50.2, 49.5, 48 so looks like the warmer water is slowly getting to us. The middle number is nearest Alderney - 50.2 is 10.1 in new money. An the 55.2 is 12.9!!! Wahooooooo!

No wounder you've lost some hair!!!

Neal - did you not have the 15ft with the not so "super square" bow?

I had that boat - just remember the marking that says max power is "50hp" is for the old way of measuring power (at the fly wheel) - now I believe that it is measured at the prop. So a modern 50hp is too big and could invalidate any insurance and RCD regs. I think a modern 40hp falls within the 50hp max rating of the old Dory Eurosports. (Had a new Johnson 40 2 stroke on mine 5 years ago and it was mentally fast!) HTH Rob

Once you have cleaned connectors smear with vaseline to keep nice un clean and free from water and corrosion.

Gordon, I am shocked! Remember to ensure she goes to a good home Enticer!!!

Please only tell me if it is good news (too scared to look!!). Fingers crossed. Rob

If you got it from Tom's "mate" I doubt Tom will want to use it!

We had a triple hook up on AWOL far out to sea only for Martins to let go. We didnt weigh them but I guess Dean's went 10lb.

Nice report James - where abouts is this? Is there a slip for trailered boats? Cheers Rob

Mike I think you've got it AKA a "Long-spined Bullhead \ Long-spined Sea Scorpion". Thanks Rob

Oi - Think you will find that is the deck pattern of a Karnic BlueWater 2460 or similar!!! + I have 2 witnesses and Martin is keen to add it to species total!!!

There is no prize for correct identification. Just the respect and admiration of your fellow club members!!

Popped out yesterday with Martin and Dean on AWOL - my first time aboard. What a great boat with plenty of poke!!! We headed west fo bream but didnt locate any, so headed south to some wrecks for some shad fun. A few pollack in the coolbox and a number of wrecks visited. The weather was amazing and the sea state almost spooky how calm it was. On the way home the sea state worsened the closer inshore we got! I need some help with so fish ID for AWOL's Year long species hunt: It was red and the inside of the mouth and underbelly was very blue! :

thanks tom will have a read so that I have info overload before trying to catch one! Is there a Brill in the second pic?

If you look at the Buoy data here: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/obs.shtml The water temerature to the west of northern france heading to the Dover Straights is 53, 51.6, 48, 47, 46.4. The one between Alderney and home is 48 so hopefully some of that slightly warmer water from the Atlantic will push on through!! Rob

I think that is OK with me - how long do you expect to be there for? Food too? Rob

PM me you email address and I may be able to send you the service manual - though I am not sure whether it will cover steering! Rob

Duncan try KayoSpruce - they have a counter just of J9 M27 - but do mail order too. If they dont have it on the vast website then give them a call. Rob http://www.kayospruce.com/index.asp?select...Fasteners&cct=0

Have a good one Jimbo - don't spill your drink tonight!!! Rob

PM Alan H "Ahoy" I think he had that boat or something similar. Rob

Oh we coudl start a book on the name: 1: Boblin2 2: Bobcat 3: .......

Looks great Colin - let's hope we dont get anymore snow and you get out for some Bream!!! Rob

Looking good - nice un shiny too!