Rob

Good luck! As you suspect, so do I, that this isn't a flyer. The flyer moulds have an extra chine or 2 (2 on the 20) that makes them distinctive. Good luck with the build. First thing I'd do if go weigh it and see what weight it is at, give you a clearer idea if it's full of water. Plus cut some hatches in to the deck to look for water. Engine wise, how about a pair of 40's or perhaps bigger? I'd have thought you'd want 100+ hp from single and more if twins. Enjoy!

Oh, I have a 3 bike towbar mounted rack to sell..........!!!

i'll move to the forum for the forum as that is where we do testing!

I hear a junior member has had their first cod today! I'm sure photos will be uploaded. R

Martin, Ask his wife for the truth!!!! [emoji23] R

They kill the sharking down west, but often they are only about for a few minutes! great to see and the bottlenose ones we get are huge compared to the commons! R

I use the ring > carabiner> buoy and so do a few people - so the length between buoy and ring is 15cms max!

Delayed again - not happeing this year: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/newS/15783251.Now_Poole_Bridge_won__39_t_reopen_this_year__opening_date_is_pushed_back_for_the_SEVENTH_time/

Get those cod baits down on the spoils!!!

Standard form for Jim!

This one: £220 https://www.force4.co.uk/teamo-backtow-170n-automatic-lifejacket.html Saw someone eating Xmas lunch being towed backwards at 10 knts or something!!

I have seen there is a new life jacket design that allows for the wearer to be towed backwards at speed. As an issue with falling over on a yacht is being dragged face down in the water, more than a few moments can cause injury. Which is something i hadn't thought of, esp useful if sailing single handed and clipped on. I'll look for the link. R

Testing tapatalk

Sometime less cost and hassle to fit a tilt and trim jack plate: https://trimmotors.co.uk/cmc-trim/

Or use http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

smart indeed! yes, i did a quick - reset my password and it was very swift!

indeed Nigel- next, if you are lucky!

Not happening! 'sometime before Christmas': http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15768656.Delayed_for_the_SIXTH_time__Poole_Bridge_re_opening_is_cancelled_once_again/

Weather looks awesome! But eldests birthday, maybe I can convince Livvy to come fishing!?!?!

Enjoy!

Can't wait to see this in action: M232 Camera (Infrared)   Rob

Do you mean this: £46 by the look of it with shipping http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOWRANCE-000-11020-001-HDS-9-GIMBAL-BRACKET/282736727588?hash=item41d46c1624:g:cwUAAOSweZJaDe~K

Appreciate that Charlie, I just wondered if it was an RYA approved technique.

I wonder if RYA cover the Alderney ring technique, I am guessing not, anyone know? R

Plus a winch takes an awful lot of current so you need to ensure you have a decent alternator to charge up the leisure / second battery after use (assuming you have 2 batteries). Plus, you need a good deep anchor store for the rode and chain to fall in to on retrieval. Plus are you planning to lower manually and free spool (which means someone on the bow or wait for it to lower via the winch). Plenty to think about, Alderney ring and a 5kg anchor might be easier and is what most of us raise with the Alderney ring. A number of the 30ft boats (and Mike / Carol on 40+ft Yacht) use this technique. Also, costs about £12! R