Coddy

Good news

I was not Gary from this news forum

I hope it was someone getting there wires crossed and no one else was involved in any incident.

Coddy

Hi Adam

Been meaning to ask do you have a keel band on BW?

If so did it help save the boat in anyway?

If not would it have helped?

Coddy

Hi Adam

Some nice fish however, I prefer the warmer weather clothing on the last posting

Well done to Rach is getting some good fish.

I am just green with envy that I am unable to get out just yet.

Well done to you both

Regards

Coddy

Hi all

Well we have got some temporary accommodation now in Warmwell.

Nice and cheap, thank goodness but due to an Estate Agents cock up they lost a house we put an offer on so it is back to the drawing board.

At least we have decided on an area but finding a suitable property that we can afford is a nightmare!!!

Thanks to everyone you helped with suggestions it was most helpful.

We think we are due to move down on the week-end of 13th Nov so I will miss the November club meeting but hope to come to the Christmas bash and put faces to the names.

Thanks again everyone

Regards

Coddy

Hi Superm

Check out my web site for what others think about their equipment.

At least if will give you a start

http://fishing_boats.tripod.com/

It is always worth checking Ebay for gear as it can save you some money if it is all there and working.

Regards

Coddy

Hi Charlie

The reverse applies for a diesel, my car engine is a 1.9 turbo and produces 125+ bhp but revs up to 4500 rpm, boat engines seem to be huge for a modest bhp but the revs are much lower.

I suppose it all come down to torque in the end.

Coddy

Well done on the purchase

I hope you get some record fish aboard her

Next expense is to make sure she is fitted out with all your safety needs.

Good luck and I hope you have hours of pleasure ................ and fishing

Regards

Coddy

Hi Billyboy

Sounds like you ended up with a very reasonable day but what is a "Bandfish"?

Never heard of one of those.

As I am about to move down that way, in temp accomadation, any tips for marks in Portland harbour apart from the Hood, would be very helpful.

I have launched at the public slip a few times but never been able to get out far due to weather conditions or crew feeling ill.

Regards

Coddy

Hi all

What interests me is where they tip all the spoil.

If they just dump it in the same area this will attract fish as a new haven with any luck unless the tides are strong around there in which case it will soon be dispersed.

Suggest that anyone who sees a dredger in the area if and when they get the go ahead should let it be known so others can investigate.

Regards

Coddy

Thought this might be of interest to some

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RENEWED plans have been floated for dredging Christchurch Harbour and dumping the spoil on Stanpit March and Mudeford Sandbank.

An earlier bid to get Christchurch council's consent as landowner foundered over fears the dredging could open the harbour and river to larger vessels and muddy the waters for spawning salmon and other wildlife.

But these fears have been dismissed by the borough's former coast protection officer Frank Tyhurst who has drawn up the dredging scheme on behalf of the Christchurch Harbour Association and Bournemouth & West Hants Water Company.

He said the operation to dredge some 1,000 cubic metres of material from the sandbar in the middle of the harbour and a similar amount from around the water company moorings at Tuckton Bridge had been planned in consultation with English Nature and the Environment Agency.

The work was needed to remove natural silting up of the navigable channel through the harbour and depositing the spoil - mainly sand - on the eroded Grimbury Marsh at Stanpit Marsh and the Mudeford Sandbank was considered more environmen-tally friendly than dumping at sea or in landfill sites.

Planning applications for the dredging have been made to both Bournemouth and Christchurch councils and if approved the work is scheduled to take place over the winter before the annual salmon migration begins.

Boatyard boss Charles Rossiter, chairman of the Christchurch Harbour Association consortium, said: "It is a pity that this small amount of essential maintenance work has become political. All we are trying to do is make sure the harbour is safe to navigate for the present users.

"We are certainly not seeking to encourage bigger boats here, you would need to dredge the offshore bar for that. We have prepared a very detailed environmental impact assessment which suggests that there is no detriment to the nature conservation value of the harbour."

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Regards

Coddy

Hi Gary

Nice to see more from the IAC moving across

Coddy

aka

Dave S

Hi supermotobaz

I don't want to appear pushy but check out my web site for buying a fishing boat and equipment.

http://fishing_boats.tripod.com/

Hope this helps a bit.

Regards

Coddy

Hi Duncan

Good luck with the new boat.

I looked at the Samurai before buying the Warrior I too think they are a good looking boat.

I am sure you will be happy once you get it and start fitting it out.

Regards

Coddy

Guys, reading through this thread, may I ask a question?? Is there a magnetic variation on charts, as there is on OS maps?? If yes, how much do you allow for vairiation when plotting to your systems on board? Sorry if its been covered before.

 

Rich

Hi Rich

Yes there is information on the magnetic variance shown on the map, see the compass rose on any admiralty chart. This was about the 7 degree mark in the UK but this does change over the years and position in the world.

The important thing is that you must decide what format you intend to use, i.e. 'Magnetic' or 'True' positional co-ordinates.

The Coastguard's seem to use 'True' readings i.e 45 degrees 'True' of Poole entrance, however you must set your GPS up for 'Magnetic' or 'True'.

You can always change from 'True' to 'Magnetic' or visa versa on the GPS/Plotter without re-entering co-ordinates.

Remember that if you use a compass to go in a direction this will ALWAYS be in 'Magnetic' and if your GPS is set up for 'True' settings it will show a small differance.

This all sounds a bit confusing having re-read my message but in the end you must decide which setting you will use and set the rest of your electronics to the same.

Regards

Coddy

Welcome Grant

Toss a line and see who bites

Regards

Coddy

Hi Steve

Nice to see you on board so to speak

When the move is completed we will have to meet up

Regards

Dave S

aka

Coddy

Downside is my auxiliary bracket is not hieght adjustable ie fully down or fully up so I will have to make a judgement call

Coddy

Hi Mark

Thanks for the offer but we are looking for at least a 4 bed house as we are having the "In-laws" moving in with us!

It has been agreed that they will have their part of the house and we the other.

To find a house which has at least 2 reception rooms (to convert one into a bedroom) and the main front door in the middle of the house are far and few about especially when looking to park a boat and trailer plus cars!!!

But I will email you in case the FPO thinks this is what we want!

Regards

Coddy

Hi Kam

Thanks for the offer which I would like to take up.

I have just found out that we are due to move the first week of November so I might even make it for my first club meet

As I don't know where I will be living yet, can I can come back to you with an address or meet you down the club.

Regards

Coddy

1.) Radar Reflector - essential kit

2.) MOB Recovery equipt. (Harness, strops etc)

3.) Life raft / inflatable dingy

4.) Fire Blanket

5.) Dan Bouy

6.) LM / FM Radio reciever

7.) EPIRB

8.) Emergancy Ariel

9.) Hand Bearing Compass

10.) Binoculars

11.) Shapes (at anchor etc..)

 

Nevertheless, it was free and was interesting to hear it from their point of view. If you can spare an hour, give the RNLI a call, after all its free.

Hi,

I agree with Eddie that small boats can not carry all what they suggest, however

This is the Club's safety list:

VHF Radio

CB Radio

1 Lifejacket per person

Towrope

In date flares

Horse shoe ring -----------------------RNLI Check

First Aid Kit

Auxiliary engine

Anchor, chain +warp

Spare warps

2nd Anchor + warp

GPS / Navigator

Torch

Echo sounder

Fire extinguisher of appropriate category -----What about capacity?

Radar reflector ------------------------RNLI Check

Compass ------------------------------RNLI Check

Horn / whistle

Fuses (where appropriate)

Tool kit

Bailer

Timepiece ---------------------- Standard on most GPS & Plotters

Navigation lights (working)

Relevant chart

So it seems the club has thought of most things.

A radio may be useful but it is nice to get away from music/phones and noise when fishing, at least I think it is

Under the regs you are supposed to show a ball shape when at anchor, BUT and this is a BIG but "How many yachts do you see with a motor cone raised when under power EVEN when their sails are up?" I have only ever seen one and I have since found out it was a training yacht so I suppose they have to do the "right thing"

I will get off my soap box now

Coddy

Hi Adam

Thanks for the photo's

Do you have a bording ladder?

I like the warrior one which I think they call the 'Z' step. Seen a couple of them and they look very handy but the price .............. ouch!

Regards

Coddy

Thanks to the Codfather for the personal welcome, how are you Dave? not talked Nicole into joining this forum yet? mind I think some of your banter may be best left where it is at the present

 

 

Regards, Eddie.

Hi Eddie

I think you are right about Nicole, I don't want to get a name for myself BEFORE I move!

Some of the guys here are due to go up on a trip to meet Davy's pets!

Best not to tell them too much on how you got on!

Looking forward to your comments

Regards

Coddy

Hi all

I am not sure if you all are aware of this web site.

http://mappe.c-marina.com/partners/ucina/portsearch.asp#

It is based on C-Map detail

Hope you like it

Coddy

Hi Guys and Gals

As you know I am about to move down in the next month

Until we have found the right property we are going to rent but it needs to be fairly cheap!

I wondered if any of you know of any holiday homes that let out during the winter on a short term lease?

If any ideas please PM/Email me.

Thanks for any help

Coddy

Coddy!!!......see mine,

 

It was fiited by Warrior at the factory, so it must be right - dont go drilling any holes! - Ill PM you in the next day or so with the measurements and a photo. It is on the port side, high up level with the bilge skin fitting on the starboard side.

 

Adam

 

PS - it was a blessing in disguise...during my little 'incident' on Sun, the bracket got wedged against a huge wooden post, stopping the boat from going right over and protecting my new engine! - see they have more than one use!

Hi Adam

Thanks for the info, will look forward to the deatils on BW.

I havn't had a chance to work on the boat for a week or three as I seem to be travelling around a lot at work.

Drove up to Scotland last Tuesday then down to Birmingham Thursday and Cardif Friday!

Anyone wants to buy my car?

2yrs old 108,000+ miles

Will have to wait for another 2yrs when the lease runs out...... expected milage 200,000+ miles. Engine will be well run in by then.

Off to Gibraltar on Tuesday for a 24hrs then Barcelona for 3 days!

Shame I have to work!

Coddy