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Happy birthday Neal. Rob

Brian, it would do 30kn no probs - I expect it could have even had more pitch on it as it hit WOT max no probs - but towing the toys etc required more pull than top end. Is the 50 Evirude a newish one? I believe old outboards were rated at the fly wheel and new ones are measured at the prop - therefore and the difference between and old 50 and new 40 isn't 10hp! But if the revs are rising and the speed isnt you may need to trim it differently or you have a cavitation issue or the leg is the wrong length. These boats were foam filled and the foam could get waterlogged - mine was ok but it could be worth getting the boat weighed as it could be carrying 1/2 ton of water!! On JoJo I have a Yamaha 50 4-stroke 2003 - beautifully smooth and quiet. Rob

Thanks guys - off to stay with some friends today - should manage a few drinks along the way!! Cheers Rob

Used to tow a 4 man ringo (only 2 up though normally) - also pulled a knee board, wakeboard and waterskis (not all at same time!). Brilliant fun!!

Not that it helps - but I used to have a Dell Quay EuroSport 13 - great boat - much better than the normal Dory. It took me ages to find a good one but it is worth looking at, it is also suprising what people advertise as a "Dory"!!!! I put a brand spanker 40 Johnson 2-stroke on it and she went like

Paul, there are 3 flounders reported on 14th Dec 09 - not sure what has happened but my name is on one of them!! I think something had gone Rob

You mean James Pond!!! Get my coat!!

He only slowed down to mark your position! But as you caught nowt Martin can now scrap that!!! ROb

Come on Jim - scaping the barrel there! By the way did I mention I also greased my nipples?!! Go on Jim!!!! You know you want to!!!!!

Hey I thought you guys are nuts but no so much that you would ventre near Birmingham!!

I have taken advantage of the weather and been greasing the outboard and performed and oil change. Gearbox oil tomorrw and may grease the winch to keep things exciting!!! For those with trailers remember to spin the wheels and ensure the tyre is rotated so it doesn't get a flat spot! December better be good! Rob

Nice work Dan - cracking common! Rob

Looks like the weather has bought on a pandemic of Cabin Fever!

Nice one Dave, thanks. Rob

I have a triangle which will cut in to a 30 x 48 cm or longer if narrower! It is 5mm thick. Let me know Rob

I will have a look at some left overs I have - not sure it will be big enough but I will let you know. Rob

Nice one Martin, she must feel like a new boat after all the attention she has had this year! Rob

I think the lack of post probably says it all!!

Had a walk down the Priory today - very high tide. Noted that Boblin and Otter looked ok. Rob

70mph gusts now! I thought it was a bit windy putting up a Sat Dish on the fascia at 20:00 in the dark, at an altitude of 5m! Rob

Good luck to those PBSBAC members fishing today and tomorrow! Rob

Unlucky Mike - sometimes it is just not mean't to be!!! But if that is the worst that happens then dis not too bad. I am sure you won't be the first to forget keys or other vital things, I think I have done the keys thing - had ignition but not key for locker to connect battery! (now on same keyring!) Better luck next time. Rob

Jim - Bagette under each arm should do you fine - just choose the filling carefully!

Thankd for the tips - always good to know what is going on! Rob

Excellent and informative presentation thanks guys. I think that they woudl be a good addition to our comps - though if they do too well would we have to wait another year to kick em out? Thanks Rob