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The windows on my Warrior 150 (6 yrs old) are now totally shot and you have to drive it standing up, looking over the cuddy. If there is a cheap source of replacement material, I would definitely be intereted.

Duncan, If you're interested in a Warrior, then I would suggest also having a word with Paul at Warrior Boats. They do get quite a lot of returning customers who are upgrading / updating their boats. He may be able to put you in touch with somebody who has one coming up for sale, before it is actually advertised anywhere. Cheers, Alan BTW. I've had a Warrior 150 for 6 years and I think it is excellent.

Are records kept of "The one/s that got away"?

Too late, sorry... I bought it straight away when I found it. Must get into the habit of checking the links on the site... presumably they all contribute a little if used?

I found this little book the other day. Very useful if planning trips out of Weymouth. It gives more detail than those that you'll find in an Almanac... and not so heavy!! Alan

I may well be down on Sunday, with my mate Dereck (he may also be joining the club). The boatyard, where Domino is stored, doesn't open till about 8:30... so if we make it, then we'll catch up you guys out there somewhere. Alan

All we need now is a John Boy and we'll have the bloody Waltons Mad Mike Good night Mary-Ellen.

Bob / Newboy, I suspect it would be worth trying without tying a loop in the warp... just pass a loop through the small ring and back over the triangular part... I reckon it would stay put. Any knots tied in the warp can be very difficult to undo after they have been under tension for a while. Alan

OK, thanks guys. I did in fact use Sports Boat, so am instep with everybody else.

Me and a couple of friends are going on the Monday. Shopping list - New colour chart plotter. Transom step. Fire extinguisher. . . . . . Trolley to carry it all in.

Allan, I assume you are talking about what I know as "Bearing Buddies". I have them on my trailer... No, they don't need re-greasing after every trip and Yes, they are fine for use in sea water. When I bought my boat they were standard spec on trailers supplied by Warrior. Whilst they shouldn't be used to replace a proper maitenance schedule... I have to admit that my trailer has been rather neglected over the 6 years I've had it - for a combination of reasons that I wont go into now! However, it still has the original wheel bearings and on stripping the hubs down earlier in the year, they still look fine, with no pitting or scratching. This is my first boat, so I've not used a trailer without them but I would definitely make sure any future boat trailer had them. Alan

Adam, Did you use a larger fitting and pipe for the overflow? I bought the bits for mine yesterday and have fitted them to the tank for a test run. The 'in' from the pump is 19mm (3/4" ish) obviously governed by the size of the port on the pump. The 'out' is about 35mm (1 1/4" ish), the biggest skin fitting in my local chandler, this only just allows the water out at the same rate as the pump (Rule 360 gph) puts it in. Also I think it will be a good idea to fit another outlet, with a tap of some kind, at the bottom of the tank to allow it to be emptied at the end of the trip. Cheers, Alan

MCA CG66 online registration..... On the assumption that all you guys have registered your boats... What would be the the correct "Vessel Type" description for a Warrior 150. Alan

Bob, Thanks for the info on the display, I think I'll probably stick to trying to find the best deal on the 182c. So far, the place that Adam bought his from is still looking the cheapest at

Following the trip out on Blue Warrior last saturday (Thanks again, Adam)... I was very impressed by the Garmin 182c plotter. As my 'old' mono plotter is still playing up... and with the Boat Show looming, with the chance of a 'good deal'... and I won't ask for anything else 'til christmas... I have been having a quick search on the internet to get an idea of prices and I see that Garmin now have a 'New' model, the 172c. Using the Comparison Facility on their website, they both seem very similar, with the obvious exception of the slightly smaller display and the price. I was wondering if anybody else had looked at the 172c and had any comments. Cheers, Alan

Tope ? What tope? I've always wanted to say this........"You've just made an old man very happy" Mad Mike .... and a happy man feel very old!!!!

.... and you won't need a strainer on the inlet, to stop the little buggers disappearing down there when the pump is off!! Have you got, or decided what you are going to use as a strainer on the overflow?

Adam, I can make Sat as well... Weymouth or Poole is OK with me. Alan

The site I usually use gives S4-5 along with plenty of rain and the Synoptic Chart for midday Sunday suggests the same. I don't think the bank is the place to be in a small boat in those conditions!

Adam, They are near Coleford, Glos (Forest of Dean). I'm in Witney, nr Oxford. I'll try to find an excuse to get out that way in the works van, during the week. Yes, I can make it to Weymouth next Sunday and I'll be happy to crew for someone if you're shorthanded. Cheers, Alan

Adam, See my post in the Who's got a big butt then? thread. Cheers, Alan

OK... I've rung Smiths of Dean and the price of the 60L /15 gal drum is

Adam, I reckon one of THESE, 60 litre barrels, would fit the bill? The link is to a page advertising new ones, but it looks like they do recycled as well. No prices though! Cheers, Alan

I saw some suitable containers on the back of truck collecting waste veg oil from a chip shop. Unfortunately I didn't have time to stop and try to relieve him of one!! If anyone knows where they come from, I am after one as well.

Have a look HERE.