Rob

Honeymoon? great idea!!!

And it starts again! You should be going Sam.

Not long now if the weather allows at the right time when I'm free!!

Tea was deemed essential! Now let's hope to increase my species count!!!

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Having owned her for what will be 11 yrs shortly (I do like to buy right first time!), plus she suits my needs perfectly I have never touched the carbs. The Yam was a yr too early for injection but she has been reliable thus far. So, carbs, not 1, 2 but 4 to strip, clean, service and stick back together. I read the manual, watched some YouTube vids and I was ready. Dismantling was fairly easy and the cleaning etc. blowing air though this and that and above all keeping everything very clean. Order was the order of the day and each carb was broken down in the same way and each carb kept separate from another. With c.130 pieces on the workbench I ordered some gaskets. Now, being a Yam, I always try Crescent Yamaha the motorbike dealer down the road. They always ask, "which bike is it for" then we talk part numbers. More often than not, they have been able to help. These carbs are obviously used or at least parts are on a bike somewhere. Last time I needed some O rings from servicing the hydraulic lift, the Bike Shop were way cheaper than the Outboard agent. Plus very local to me and parts in Europe take 2 days after order to arrive. Armed with the o-rings and gaskets I re assembled the carb bank and replaced all the fuel hoses. I also pressure tested the fuel pump and all was good. This morning I reassembled an she burst in to life instantly, hasn't been that instant for a little while. Phew i thought. Ran her until hot and then got the carb balancing dials out and all nicely setup. If anyone wants to borrow please just ask. Another job ticked off the list and I quite enjoyed it, especially the satisfaction of hearing it fire first time.

Having taken JoJo to Devon on our usual holiday in May, I had some running niggles. I ended up able to happily use her daily (if not more) during the week but was needing to get to the bottom of the issues. Firstly, the pickup pipe in the Yamaha tank was bent, so I concluded it folded and closed more under high speed manoeuvres. This was priced by cutting out the bend and testing with a full tank, job done. Popped to the local Yam dealer and picked up a new pickup (£15 or something). Secondly, a couple of the plugs looked too rich, so backed off the tickover mixture and all we ok but not perfect. With an impending trip coming up (fingers crossed) I thought I'd get this sorted, or at least try.

We had a leak on a water pump on a car, but only when a full temperature would it leak from the seal around the pump. So it was fine on short trips but after a long trip the coolant level would drop. Again, running on the drive, fine, until I left it to run until the fan came on, bingo, a tiny leak around the water pump seal, as soon as the engine cooled a little the leak stopped. Sounds like purbeck have sensible plan. R

I am available for translation if needed!! Stop mixing wine with your tablets Tony!!!

Enjoy Mick!

Enjoy!

13 September 2016, Reporting Suspicious Activity Southern IFCA (SIFCA) utilises a risk based approach to prioritise its compliance and enforcement activities and intelligence that is collated from a variety of sources that reflect current issues ‘on the ground’ that together maximise the efficient use of resources and help to reduce crime. As the additional ‘eyes and ears’ of law enforcement, you can report suspected illegal fishing activity within the District by contacting SIFCA on 01202 721373 or by sending an email to enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk Our Fisheries Officers will be pleased to assist with clarification of the rules and follow up on reports of suspicious activity. Details of the local rules and regulations can be found on our websitehttp://www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/byelaws Other national regulations also apply, for example, the current bass nursery area legislation that can be found herehttp://www.southern-ifca.gov.uk/other-regulations Fishing rules are often complicated and this reflects the differing management needs of the areas to which they apply. For example some forms of netting traditionally take place close to the shore and are perfectly legitimate. Although we encourage the reporting of illegal activity, members of the public ashore (or in boats) in the interest of safety should not put themselves or others at risk or harass commercial fishermen engaged in fishing and if in doubt give us a call for clarification.

26 September 2016, Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2016 and Solent Dredge Fishing Byelaw Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Section 155 & 156, Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority intends to apply to the Minister for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for the confirmation of the following byelaws: Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2016 This byelaw prohibits the use of bottom towed fishing gear in areas of the Solent European Marine Sites, the Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges Marine Conservation Zone and Poole Rocks Marine Conservation Zone in order to protect habitats and species within these sites. Click here to view the Byelaw Click here to view the associated Impact Assessment Solent Dredge Fishing Byelaw This byelaw prohibits the use of shellfish dredges between 1st March and 31st October each year and between the periods of 1700 and 0700 hours each day within Southampton Water, Portsmouth Harbour and Langstone Harbour. Click here to view the Byelaw Click here to view the associated Impact Assessment A full text of the byelaws and associated assessments can also be inspected at, or obtained from Southern IFCA 64 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BN. Any person wishing to object to the confirmation of the above byelaws must send a statement of objection in writing to: Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team Marine Management Organisation Lancaster House Hampshire Court Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YH (or IFCAbyelaws@marinemanagement.org.uk) within 28 days of the publication of this notice and must send a copy of this statement to the CEO at Southern IFCA, 64 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9BN (or enquiries@southern-ifca.gov.uk).

Here you go Charlie camp and protest at the same time: Protesters camp at planned Jurassic Coast drilling site http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-37470033

^ and boats Dave!

Tom from Christchurch Angling Centre at last months club meeting advised the issue is that we can only get squid imported from approved fisheries (?) that are cleared for human consumption. I think he said this for us is California and at the moment they have a shortage. Go to France and I think you can buy what you want. Cuttlefish is not so regulated and Tom gets in fantastic whole bait size ones. He buys in bulk and packs and freezes them from fresh. Contact him, advise you are part of the club and get a price for a bulk purchase! Rob

i read it as "slash cramps" and thought i was on the wrong forum, again!

Ballan Wrasse Goldsinny Wrasse (I remember by Sinny and Skinny!) Rob

Is this you Terry? On the A34 last week apparently: Check the video: https://www.facebook.com/charlie.farrow/posts/10209719203552629

Lovely!

Brilliant event, thanks ever so much! Rob & Olivia

Man with hand in pocket feel cocky all day!

Looking forward to taking part, see ya'll tomorrow!

Family show Charlie, I am trying to refrain from getting stuck in!

"low-tech that could be trolled at 6-7 knots in warmer waters to seek small tuna or Mahi-mahi" how about a budgie whipped on to a 10/0 circle Mike?