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Barry It might be worth checking how waterproof the Elite 5 is, as I know many of you kayakers love to wash the boat down completly from time to time! Dave

An interesting article has been posted on the WSF site on this subject Check it out here http://www.worldseafishing.com/conservatio...nling_2012.html Dave

Found this site with a review and comparing it against others http://www.fishfinders.info/elite-5-dsi-fishfinder I know it is an American site but gives you soe idea. I personaly would have thought that you may be going a bit OTT for a kayak but what do I know. Dave

I would like to thank everyone for the kind offers for a seat on the forth comming Alderney trip, however due to personal circumstance I am now not able to make this trip, however I hope that sometime in the future that I can make a return trip. Thanks again for the offers Dave

Hi Graham I thought that I saw your boat down at Cobbs on Saturday but obviously not if you are still working on her. Might be worth you popping down to see if you can get any ideas for the fendering. She is on a trailer between the stacking yard and slipway and fuel tanks. Looking good Dave

Can recommend these people http://www.bridgerubber.co.uk/ Boat fender for my Shetland last year I think When you find what you want I found it best if you warmed the rubber in a bucket of hot water before trying to fit it, this makes it more plyable and you even stretch it a bit too. If you have an insert this will need warming and fary liquid helps. You could of course wait for the summer sun to arrive again!!! Dave ps welcome to the forum

Here is a picture of what we think is a Shanny can anyone confirm? The picture is a bit small There are no eyebrows so I know it is not a Tompot. Dave

Was offered a late trip on Alan's boat Kind of Magic and we decided to give a practice run for next weeks species comp. Headed ut into the bay and stopped on differant marks, some produced fish others seemed dead. Had a drift along the shore line towards the end of the day which produced a Tub Gurnard. In total we had 7 species between us LSD Goldsinny Wrasse Corkwing Wrasse Pout Pollack Tub Gurnard Shanny or Common Blenny (we think) a photo will be posted to confirm as soon as Alan has managed to get it transfered from his phone. Is this a Shanny, it had no eyebrows so I know it is not a Tompot. My Pollock Weather was not too bad a bit cool and the odd shower towards the end of the day. Had to wait to get under the old bridge on the way out as it showed 1.95mtrs but the Twin Sails had clearance of 2.40mts, I thought they were supposed to be the same air clearance! Late home due to lack of water on the mooring but it was good to get out and have a line tugged. Many thanks for the trip Alan Let's hope the weather holds good for next week-end. Dave

Graham If you need to check your batteries I too have an electronic tester that I use all the time. It soon tells you what its state is. Give me a call and I can pop over most times. Dave

Some fish!! Well done that man Dave

Hi Dan Looks an interesting craft, 17ft Wilson maybe? I am sure you will enjoy her and have plenty of fish over the gunnels Should go well with a 60hp on the back Dave

Be very careful about "home made" fuel as many modern injection pumps are not tolerent to "unrefined" fuel. I would check with the pump manufacture to see what fuel can be accepted without any possible damage. Older type pumps as used on transits (Bosch) and Land Rovers seem to work ok. Just my 2 pennies worth Dave

Happy Birthday Adam and Fred I hope you both have a great day Dave

Happy Birthday Tony Hope you had a great day Dave

Try Screwfix Dave

Well done Nigle Do I hear Manta Ray 2 may be on its way? Good luck for your search Dave

The inventor Arthur Davidson, of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, "Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven. "Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God." St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of woman?" God said, "Ah, I suppose I am, yes." "Well," said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention. 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion. 2. It chatters constantly at high speed. 3. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much. 4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust. And finally, 5. The maintenance costs are outrageous. " Hmmmm, you may have some good points there," replied God, "hold on." God went to his Celestial super computer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. "Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed," God said to Arthur, "but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention... Dave

Happy Birthday Craig Hope you had a great day Dave

Hi Chris Welcome to the club in full Can I ask if you could complet your profile with a picture so we can all recognise you when we are out A boat picture would be good as well Thanks Dave

Loffty Martin had some of the club stickers, suggest you PM him to see if any are left. Dave

The only cow in a small town in Ireland stopped giving milk. The town folk found they could buy a cow in Scotland quite cheaply. They brought the cow from Scotland. It was wonderful, produced lots of milk every day and everyone was happy. They bought a bull to mate with the cow to get more cows, so they'd never have to worry about their milk supply again. They put the bull in the pasture with the cow but whenever the bull tried to mount the cow, the cow would move away. No matter what approach the bull tried, the cow would move away from the bull and he was never able to do the deed. The people were very upset and decided to go to the Vet, who was very wise, tell him what was happening and ask his advice. "Whenever the bull tries to mount our cow, she moves away. If he approaches from the back, she moves forward. When he approaches her from the front, she backs off. If he attempts from the one side, she walks away to the other side." The Vet rubbed his chin thoughtfully and pondered this before asking, "Did you by chance, buy this cow in Scotland ?" The people were dumbfounded, since no one had ever mentioned that they had brought the cow over from Scotland . "You are truly a wise Vet," they said. "How did you know we got the cow from Scotland ? The Vet replied with a distant look in his eye: "My wife is from Scotland

1. "AWOL" 3 (Martin, Dean, Kevin) 2. Wight Magic 4 (Dave Gordon Paul Mark ) 3. Alfresco [Charlie , Dan , Gordon M and Nigel] 4. Phaeton 5. Serenity 3 (tony,Steve and Paul ) 6. Free boys 7. Duplicated at No 9 8. Abode Craig Ashley + ? favourable conditions only. 9. That bloke from eastbourne who dearn't plan anything so the jinx dont have the time to strike. (may be see 7 above for duplication?) 10. Sweet Chariot II 11. Manta Ray 12. Joint Venture (Bob, Alun, Rob - more than happy to hike up the hill!) 13 Rosie One (John & Dave)

Paul D will be used as the donkey ....................... again! Dave

Thanks Charlie I see Charlie sent you the agenda with other committe members. Just in case they ask I am prepared to stand again on next year committe Dave

Hi all The 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Angling Trust, Wessex Region Marine will be held on Friday 9th March 2012, at the