Sinbad

Available for Skiing??? Next Year???

Regards

Paul

Thanks Rob, your welcome anytime...!!

There seemed to be a reasonable plan - to fish over the last of the ebb on the patch, and head over to peverill for the slack for a few drifts, then settle down for the Bream on the flood....

It was cold and lifeless on the first attempt on the patch, and the fresh wind was numbing to say the least.

Luckily, the second part of the plan was better, the wind dropped for a good few hours and in the sunshine we had early summer jumbo mackeral and our own sealife Dolphin display... fantastic creatures... Rob spotted them making their way up from Durlston due to the cloud of seagulls overhead.

They did a good job of rounding up the mackerel, then shot under the boat, leaving us to get back to feathering up the remains of the shoal

We then anchored up in the chosen spot, and fished for the Bream for a couple of hours. Rob was first in, with a decent fish of around 2lb... the first of a dozen fish, a mixture of blue 'boys' and some 'dont knows'. We kept some of the larger ones, and the rest went back...

Then quite suddenly, the bites dried up, maybe the tide had just slackened too much. At any rate we were keen for an early bath, so we headed back in, pausing for the dolphin show in the Swash... jeese, I hope these guys dont play here in the summer with all the boat traffic!!!

Paul

Dave,

I'll hold you in reserve if its OK. Thanks for the offer!!

Paul

Jim,

Many Thanks for the offer, nice speaking to you just now.

See you at the meeting

Paul

Better late than never - I've added Imagine to the list.. Crew to be confirmed nearer the time. Really looking forward to the meet.

Paul

PBSBAC gathering at Portland Marina

Fri 9th LW 1500

Sat 10th LW 1600 Evening meal booked in "the Ship that rocks" next to the Marina

Sun Lw 1700

So far, showing an interest are:

By Sea:

Alfresco Fri and Sat 3 for restaurant

Awol Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

Joint Venture

Serenity Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

Wishin Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

Abode 2 Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

Phaeton ??

Quest 2

Sweet Chariot 2

White magic

Prodigy Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

Moaki Warrior 1 for restaurant

Just perfick Fri and Sat 6 for restaurant

Moonshine Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

Imagine Fri and Sat - 1+ for Restaurant

By Road:

R2D2 trail down

Jo Jo trail down

Marineboy trail down

lady jane

Cheatah Cat [Colin and Bobbi TBC ] Fri and Sat 2 for restaurant

If others are interested, or you wish to add anything please post. Or simply cut paste and update this one as I have here.

Still waiting to hear if anyone wants to take the lead on a fishing plan, maybe just for Sat.

If Wendy wants to stay ashore, I should have room for a couple more for the fishing, if they want to join us on the Sat.

Leaving what people want to do as they head there and back down to them.

Remember some will have the better half onboard

Charlie

Hi Chaps,

Has anyone a 4HP - pref 4-stroke short shaft for me to borrow for a trial on my inflatable - one evening perhaps....

One trip is all it would need, as i'm comparing it to the 2HP I've got currently.

Paul

Very Nice Boat !!!!!....... we are talking of the one behind the inflatable arent we ??

You may find that the sheer enjoyment of the twin engines outweighs the prospect of managing on one. Two engines will get you up on the plane much faster, then you can throttle back so they are running sweetly - the economy will be better than running a single at nearly full throttle. The only downside is the servicing and getting the same output from both.

Have great Fun in Her.

Paul

Yep, I got bored waiting and bought the Ikom MC35, Bouyant and long battery life.

Fantastic reception, and easy to use.

Paul.

I understand there's not much discount available on handhelds so may be best to shop around yourself.

Paul

Hi Mike,

I had the same problem with a newish 2hp 4 stroke Yam. They said there was some poop in the jets..... and it gets in there due to topping up.

Ran in the tank OK, but then under load opening up the throttle more than 1/2 way and it would conk out ... very annoying....

Hope you get it sorted

Paul

Alan,

You could try BHG Marine over at Bucklers hard - they often get exchanges in. If its no good then at least you can take it back.

Paul

Thanks Paul, youre a star... havent forgotten the slabs by the way, just awaiting the time and opportunity.

Regards

For my trailer re-furbishment, I'm considering replacing the galv/ plated washers on the rollers with Nylon ones, as the previous lot rusted out in no time and the added friction stops the rollers doing what they are supposed to do.

Only problem is I cant find less than 100's of washers, M20 (suit 19mm roller axle) at 20 -

Guys, all your concerns for my trailer are really heartfelt.... and are choking me up...

No - not yet (bearing savers)

No- not yet (stainless cables)

I will put the former on before it even touches the ground again, and the latter are still quite new and servicable.

By the way, Looking recently at Charlies pictures of Hubs etc

I was told not to grease the double lock style brake shoes, as this can prevent them from 'rolling off' when you pull forward ??

Also I've also been told not to grease wheel studs, just keep them wire brushed and clean.

Paul

No Problem by me Ian, it saves me having to email you the files.

Many Thanks for running the course and all the helpful advice during the day, I really enjoyed it!

One point I meant to ask on the day, which is kind of covered in the book, is more about techniques for survival without a liferaft - as most of us dont have the luxury.

ie maximising your chance of being picked up after going in the water.

If you went in voluntarily, then you could take a small grab bag, and with your floating VHF and flares.... presumably these would work even when wet ?

If you went in by accident on your own, there wouldnt be much you could do until rescued by a third party, so any thoughts here on what you could do ?

Regards

Paul

Yes Jim!!!

very good - it took a while to sink in...

I sourced the bearings from Hendersons in Ringwood - just round the corner from me.

Currently hameriting like crazy, but then re-assembling at the end of the week!!

Paul

Bin Ladens not in this pic - but I was sure we had SEVEN in a 6 man Liferaft - perhaps he's down below with the sponge

Mick Relaxing, but wet

Dave showing how its done!

Preparing to get into the raft whilst dry - who's first?

Jim - at least ou can prove to "the wife" the reason why you came home soaking wet!!!

This is what happens without any flushing, after just a few dips in the briny, and a year lying in the yard. The brake action was non existant (siezed)

Whole lot has gone in the bin.

Paul

I'm just about to fit something similar to the Hub duck, cost 25p... from inexcess. Charlie A has already done this on his sheltie. although ours are plastic they look identical to the the hub duck ie just a nozzle without any sprayjets.

The Hub duck fits into the brake shoe inspection hole, with a back nut ? But i'm going to run a tap into the backplate, using the kit Charlie A lent me last night.

They also seem to claim its a selling point not giving you the tubing to join both hubs up to a common hozelock fitting, so you end up kneeling on the ground to do this. Still simple enough to fit some garden hose with cable ties.

Paul

Ooh......

Gordon/ Terry sounds like you have cracked it.. I'm still on the learning curve.

Today stripped down one side, and perhaps I'll post some photos as well to show what it lookes like without the flush kit.

In may 2008 I had new bearings and brake shoes, the trailer has done less than 50 miles and been sitting in the dinghy park slowly "rusting in peace"

perhaps you get the picture.....

Paul

Martin,

eventually found the number... and to quote from the email I received in response

"Master Lock stands behind the locks we manufacture to be free from mechanical defects for the life of the product. If a mechanical defect occurs, we will replace it free of charge. Please contact our consumer line for Master Lock Europe at +33.1.41.43.72.00 "

and when you speak to someone, they re-direct you to 01-787-222-509.

Hope this helps anyone who has a similar problem

Paul

Yep Paul... Adam had Craig close behind, we were further west.. well done on yor Cod - we heard you over the radio -proves you can never give up...

Tomorows tea and a few meals to come...

Lovely day to be out, which turned out sunnier than expected....

Fishing all round was slow judging by the chat on Ch6.

We arrived at our chosen mark shortly before Joint Venture, but as we have seen before....boats started arriving.....Craig and jackie on Gas and Colin and Bobi... joining in.. We forgot to say that this mark was only 100m across so fitting 4 boats on it wasnt going to work!

Nothing doing here, only one pout and a small codling after a few hours, and whilst the flood had been going for an hour or so, we went in search of bigger tides and a feature.

We found our next spot on a bank south of the Needles, and the tide was moving much stronger here- we were quickly up to 1 1/4lb leads, but the bites started coming steadily -first a Conger to me -so neatly hooked in the mouth, it came off on the surface at the back of the boat -this was arround 20lb..then a small blond ray... whiting.... then a slightly larger thornback, then crunch.... a good bite and its staying deep, and up comes a lovely Cod of 10lb 6oz - its stomach hard with crabs and full of roe.

Then its Alun, reaching for his Rod.. he's into a good fish on the baited feathers rig.. and its a prime Bass - so fat and in good condition...almost 11lb, followed shortly after with another Cod of 5-6lb. Conditions were a little bouncy for weighing fish!! (until we got back to the marina). Maybe Alun will report the true weight..

So a really enjoyable day, some fish to show for the effort, and a good start to the species hunt.

Paul

Rob,

We'll be going deeep....

Martin,

Fair point, and I respect where you are coming from, but I have already decided that

Yes, but we were fishing the adambank....

are you fishing?

Paul