Coddy

What fuel consumption 31.7 galls a mile! and thats cruising On Sunday they were dumping on the spoils. Coddy

You certanly found the spot as we tried to drift every which way around you and did not even get a nibble. Well done in getting the winning fish Coddy (on Sammy)

Well done Jack You did better than us on Sunday, just a witting between us Nice to be out isn't it? Coddy

We had a c***P day fish wise but found this to keep me warm! Nice to be out though! Coddy

Sammy should be there with me and Bill as crew Coddy

Hi Rich I have always fancied going out around the Bill but have been very warey of the race etc. I suppose it is a case of going in calm conditions on a neap tide, think I would like to buddy up with someone on the first trip, just in case. Was wondering where lights in one was. Thanks for the info Coddy

Hi Kam Sounds like a brilliant day, were you far out to sea? Interesting that mackeral are still about. Coddy

Hi Mike You must be thinking back in the distance past when lorry drivers use to light fires under their waggons to de-jelly their fuel lines. Problem is I recall those times as well Coddy

Saw this on another forum and thought it would make an interesting read. Coddy TO SOME it might seem obvious. Jet skis, which skim over the water around the British coast in the summer, could hardly be classed as a

VERY PROUD TO BE BRITISH BECAUSE... Only in Britain... can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only in Britain... do supermarkets make sick people walk all the way to the back of the shop to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. Only in Britain... do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a DIET coke. Only in Britain... do banks leave both doors open and chain the pens to the counters. Only in Britain... do we leave cars worth thousands of pounds on the drive and lock our junk and cheap lawn mower in the garage. Only in Britain... do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place. Only in Britain... are there disabled parking places in front of a skating rink. NOT TO MENTION... 3 Brits die each year testing if a 9v battery works on their tongue. 142 Brits were injured in 1999 by not removing all pins from new shirts. 58 Brits are injured each year by using sharp knives instead of screwdrivers. 31 Brits have died since 1996 by watering their Christmas tree while the fairy lights were plugged in. 19 Brits have died in the last 3 years believing that Christmas decorations were chocolate. British Hospitals reported 4 broken arms last year after cracker pulling accidents. 101 people since 1999 have had broken parts of plastic toys pulled out of the soles of their feet. 18 Brits had serious burns in 2000 trying on a new jumper with a lit cigarette in their mouth. A massive 543 Brits were admitted to A&E in the last two years after opening bottles of beer with their teeth. 5 Brits were injured last year in accidents involving out of control Scalextric cars. and finally......... In 2000 eight Brits cracked their skull whilst throwing up into the toilet. You can tell the weather is not good when jokes start appearing Coddy

Ok then, Mud, slime, stinking fish guts, old squid, blood, bilge water, grease ......... Is that enough???????? Coddy

What an excellent piece of information If I put this theory to the test say my Warrior 165 does 25kts minus 15% gives me an ideal crusing speed of approx 21kts, the speed I usually travel at is about 18 to 20kts conditions permitting. Normaly start to plane at about 11 to 12kts Seems the theory works Great information, thanks duncan Coddy

Hi Adam Have you thought of the Raider 18? There are a number of originals out there and seem to offer the best of both worlds, deck space, trailerable, weather protection and capable of bad weather. I know someone who has one and goes out in all sorts of conditions yet finds it very safe and comforable. Just thought I would throw another in the pot so to speak. Coddy

Hi Mike kindly wrote a bit about his Samurai for my web site. I you want to see it go to Fishing Boats & Equipment Hope this helps Coddy

So where are the Christmas crackers, table cloth, plates .................... Someone will have a feast Well done Rich Coddy

One day a father gets out of work and on his way home he remembers that it is his daughter's birthday. He pulls over to a toy store and asks the salesperson, "How much is the Barbie on the display window?" The salesperson answers, "Which one? We have: Work out Barbie for $19.95 Shopping Barbie for $19.95 Beach Barbie for $19.95 Disco Barbie for $19.95 and the Divorced Barbie for $265.95 The amazed father asks: "What? Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.95 and the others are only $19.95?" The salesperson annoyingly answers: "Sir..., "Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken's Car, Ken's House, Ken's Boat, Ken's Furniture, Ken's Computer and one of Ken's Friends. Sounds familiar to anyone? Coddy

I was down at Lymington Thursday, for work resons , and I noticed they have covered up all the parking payment machines so free parking I assume! Coddy

Hi Tom I would be interested to read more about these Navman units as I am a fan of these. I have the C-Map NT+ PC reader and found it useful but to do what Bob has done would be great. Coddy

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Hi Martin and others who helped my son raise money for the RNLI. He ran the 10k in 52mins 22secs and came 195 out of 500. This was his first ever competitive run and has been bitten by the bug, he has signed up for another run on Boxing Day and another in the New year!!! Makes me tired just thinking about it. Not sure how much he collected but should know by Thursday night. Thanks again Coddy

He will have to change the name of the boat from Splash Out to Weigh Out Coddy

Hi Alun It happens to me sometimes, just press the refresh button on your tool bar and it normally comes back. I think it is down to all the info on the front page. Coddy

Well done in catching a "proper" fish A nice one at that. Coddy

Hi Tom My only thoughts are that it is a shame that some winners were on a toss of a coin, I accept that there is little can be done on a draw in weight/specimin size. Also how many entries would you get if the target is set too high and conditions were poor? Lastly, if you weigh a fish at the start of the comp it may be acceptable at that time but come the weigh in it may have lost quite a lot, also there is a question over scales and reading on a rocking boat. Just my two pennies worth but I can see where you are comming from. Coddy

Hi This was my first open since joining the club, last year I had just moved so I was a helper. As I am still learning marks I headed for the spoils and sure enough there were a few boats already there so my thinking was about right. Where to drop the pick was the next thing, saw a charter boat and thought they know more than me so I parked up near by. Soon into a nodding fish, think might be a cod but no just a nice whiting. I am used to small whiting on the East coast so seemed very nice to me. My crew mate Bill had a small spotted ray but did not weigh it as it was small so back she went. Had a couple of doggies but got fed up with the conditions so moved for more shelter but as the boat kept swinging about it was imposibe to fish so moved again, and again but no fish. (You are not the only ones Jack) Would like to thank the organisers and especially Paul J for all his hard work to make it a succesful comp for the club. Well done mate, first class. Coddy