Adam F

Bought them here in the end: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/STREAMLINED-PROPELLER-REPAIRS Seller in the states is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Smart-T...sspagenameZWDVW I have bough plenty from the states before and never had much of an issue with import. Once I was charged full whack , but the Ebay seller credited me back - the majoirty of the time they just pass straight through. I have heard about the odd item being destroyed in transit. Pay on your Visa through Paypal and stay in contact with the seller and youll be fine.

I actually found a guy in Aldershot who sells them - he was a little dearer than the seler in the states, but I get them next day and dont have the haste of an over seas purchase.

Mike, they are independant units; http://www.nauticusinc.com/smart_tabs.htm S/S tabs with Nitrogen actuators @ 60lb... No need for tabs?

Question: Will I need Zinc annodes on the tabs? Obviously I am trailering her, but the short time she spends in the water, will this effect the tabs? If so how big, where from and where do I mount them? Paul: I should think that with the new Etec you wouldnt need them? I have bought them to improve lift when using the live bait tank or when I'm 4 up...will let you know though - hope to have them fitted by next Sun for the Shambles. Adam

Keel band Finally got round to fitting it this afternoon with the help of Gordon. 50 x 4mm nylon length was kindly donated by Wedger. This was offered up to the keel, tacked in place and marked at the taper with a black marker pen. It was then clamped to a sheet of MDF and trimmed with a jigsaw to the correct size. We then offered it up, marked the 2 screw holes and fabricated a few 'dead men' to hold her in position nice and snug. Cleaned her up and then applied the Sikaflex - youre all right - it is a horrible messy product, fantastic at doing its job though! We then offered it into position, put in the 2 screws, wedged it tight and ran a bead of Sikaflex down each side for a seamed water tight transition between keel and nylon. Job done! Trim Tabs Having now decided not to change BW this year, I have decided to spend a few quid on her instead. Intregued by this months BFM article on the Nauticus Smart Tabs on the 165 I have done a bit of web research and ordered a set. One of the reasons I was thinking of changing the boat was a little more speed, more stability and a quicker hole shot - the tabs are reported to address all these issues. I couldnt find anyone on Google who sold them, but plenty in the states - including a guy who offers free P&P! They are on order and I will report on how they go. New Windows Lexan Margard due to be delivered this week, and fitting to begin ASAP - cant wait to be able to see again! Bargin price too - offcuts from Ebay - very helpful seller also.

Al, James and I saw him last year about this time of year and had a good chat to him re. where, when etc... We tried, and tried - but no success, I guess some fish just wont be caught on rod and line... At least we know they are arund though.

Just a note to thank all involved for the organisation that went into the dinner dance last night at Parkstone Yacht Club. A superb turnout made the evening IMO, and eveything went smoothly. The only negative being the terrible meal that Rach and I had - venison that had been way, way over cooked - tasted like catfood and couldnt cut it with a knife but speaking with others this seemed an exception to the norm? Well done everyone - just need to try harder for a few trophies this year!! Adam & Rach

Ah ha!!! It is on Ebay belive it or not - just wack in Polycarbonate and youll see it - there is only 2 or 3 items - they are all off cuts - just dont beat me to it!

If you drive slowly, just pull it to within 20' of the top, tie it off and then slowly steam away - 5 knots max though Id say - and watch out for pot buoys and lines.... Sash weights, old iron dumbell weights, a bruce anchor untripped, a roll of roofing lead....all suggestions for dragging. We will be trying a drouge this year as an alternative.

The bit on Richard Seagars Bass made me laugh out loud! A cracking brace I must say, and not credit must be taken away - truely a catch of a life time.....it was the end section that made me chuckle.... 'Richard is aiding the fish scientists who are carryinh out a tagging program to find out more about bass' ....really, a real help I must say!.....I presume because he is holding two fish that one was in the fish box while the other was landed - also they do not look too lively! - maybe he is aiding the reserchers by returning any tags, but he certianly aint tagging and releasing - a bit sad really considering the size of these two beauties.... Adam

Found a bargin source of window material - Lexan Margard - 200 times stronger than glass and Margard coated - so doesnt scratch - usually

Its all part of the fun Al - brekkie in the morning, followed by fishing, followed by a beer on the way home. Us trailer boys have all the fun!

Al, You bet Im interested!! Can you PM me the details. I live in Verwood so only round the corner for me! Ta Adam

Thanks Dave - Rockbourne is only 5 mins from where I live and I have fished it many times. I like it - 6 lakes, all different. Fish go into good sizes regularly and are not too fatty - they alos have a lovel orange flesh, not pale like alot of stocked fish. Adam

Al, You need to get in touch with the council for a mooring in Xchurch unless you go for one of the few boat yards up the river. Someone will post a link / number for Christchurch council Im sure. Re. Poole - very expensive and / or a HUGE waiting list sums it up. The nearer the entrance the steeper the price increase. Although accesability is alot better at all states of tide at Poole, I personally like the varied potential out of Xchurch - IOW one way, Poole & the west the other. Adam

Hi Alan, I wondered when you chaps were going to join the forum / club? You may remember me from the days when I worked in Bournemouth Fishing Lodge as a nipper? Was chatting to another fat bloke (Rich @ Ringwood Tackle) last week and he mentioned that you two had bought Fraisers boat. Im sure we will meet shortly - I fish all most exclusivly from Xchurch - Blue hulled Warrior 165. Cheers Adam

CLASSIC!!!! I havent laughed out load for a long while like that!!! ....of course everyone knows that red paint weighs less that yellow and therefore dont lift as well!!!

Tom, I am not too sure if Alderney will go ahead in 2007 after the avarage take up this year - so this could be a possibility if enough wanted to go - would also give me a break from the organising!! A few of the guys have mentioned about doing something a bit more exotic though, so a trip for Bone fish, GT etc, etc may be worth looking at - I would like to see some costings? I also have another TS trip up my sleeve for next summer for a small number - details to follow. Christ - with my wedding next year as well it gunna be busy - best to get it in though while I still can!!!!!

Go onto Chris' page and then download the fish of 2005 video - it shows all of the PBSBAC stars!!

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Paul, They were drilling I would guess - we were flattie fishing their a few weeks back and then kept doing the same thing for little apparant reason. Adam

Well with talks of Monkfish etc recently on the forum, they might not be far away with catches like this! http://www.deepsea.co.uk/boats/atlanta/mor...notes_board.htm A real turn up for the books!

I am planning the first trip of the year down to Weymouth in two weekends time - 26th March. I appreciate that it is Mothers Day, so numbers may be a little low, I am therefore proposing to do another trip the next weekend also. Post here is you want to tag along. Usual timings - meet at slip for 7am for a 7.30 launch. Adam

Burnham have given me a list of proposed alternate dates - unoftunatly thwe ones in the coming months all require a book in ot 6.30am which is too early for us. I have another few dates in the summer but these all clash with our comps, so the only free date we have is the 3rd September - the book in is not until 11.15am so an nice late start! More details to follow nearer the time. Of course Burnham will still come to us in May. Adam

Needed to get a fishy fix today regardless - so with the sea fishing all out of sorts and with Gordon justy having taken up fly fishing, we took a trip out to Holbury Lakes in the Test Valley for a few hours. Not cheap at