Adam F

Almost complete with putting BW back together.. evrything has gone well, until I came to reconnect the bilge pump - the last item. It wont work anymore. When it did it never worked that well, som Im guessing it was wired incorrectly. It is a Whale SuperSub 500 pump and a Rule Deluxe Auto switch, which opperates off, on (manual) or on (auto) 1.) Is this an automatic pump? 2.) How should the pump and switch be wired? Adam

Kam, That still doesnt tell me where or how I get it? I cant recall from my VHF course who to obtain it. Cheers AF

I have just upgraded to DSC!! I have replaced the Icom M401 Euro with the new DSC version ready for the new season. One question: How do I obtain my MMSI number? Can I use the set without it until it arrives? Adam

Hi Scott, Use the 'Boat Buddies' section. This is specifically designed for this purpose - boat owners looking for crew and crew looking for boats. It is usually a bit quiet this time of the year, but come the spring you should be able to take your pick of boats! With over 60 boats in the club youll have a fair choice! Adam

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Dan, why dont you email a few photos to Paul D (webmaster) he can then upload your photos into members boats? Adam

Splendid - Thanks for all your help, Ill go get some tomorrow. AF

....Nope, Tony sells them for about

Cheers Guys - very helpful. AF

When boat builders experiance a bear edge of fibreglass, a 'U' shaped strip is often used to cover the edge and make a neat finish. I cant find this anywhere??.... What is it called? I want to use some to seal some lockers on the boat from water ingress...any other ideas? Can I buy a sealant strip especially for this purpose? Adam

I have the 25l Quicksilver tanks with fuel guages on BW x 2...they cost me

Tides are quite big on Mon...deep water wrecking will be hard work...Thurs looks better for smaller tides. Adam

Paul - Im having a bash at finishing mine in the morning - Ill take a piccie and post it up here. I reckon that on an open boat less is more...ie just opt for the one switch panel, that should be adiquate to run all of the toys. Adam

Id ditto Barrys comments Kam - a completely seperate set up is far easier to keep in good condition, the ones that are in-built are notorious for corroding... Adam

Guys, Having just filled the last place on the Alderney trip to give me a full compliment of 12, I have just had a phone call from a member who is having to pull out due to unavoidable circumstances.... Therefore time is getting extremely short and I have 1 place left to fill again. Anyone who is interested please let me know ASAP...also those who are going please ask your friends and colleagues. Cheers Adam

Hi, Speak with Paul D - he has the same boat - Neo. You are more than welcome to tag along with us this summer and learn the ropes. Look forward to seeing her in the flesh! Adam

You need the plotter as well matey...Gary is only selling the charts. C-Maps - what units will take these?

(Snag - ged) ' The reason the FPO gives for not going fishing AGAIN...'

I know what you are trying to say Kam - thats one will loose money on a boat - that is fact with almost anything you buy and sell on (houses excluded) But I still feel that your example is incorrect. The fact that BW has had a new engine comes under the bad luck / maintenance heading IMO and cant be added to the 'real' cost of the boat - but I take your point. Also the 1k is a little unfair, really it would be a percentage...had we lost 1k on Tara that would have been 33% of the total cost. What I am getting at is that James and I MADE

Decided to wait for a better model, as I dont believe in false economy...I have used and trust Icom's range of VHF so had decided to wait for one of their handhelds. Then, browsing through good ol' ebay at the weekend I noticed one of Icoms top line models for auction...never used, waterproof, rechargable etc, etc and no bids! Anyway I won it for under 90 squid...bargin methinks. Another thing off the list for the new season! Strange thing though...on the back it has a small icom sticker that reads ' Icom VHF Marine Transceiver - not intended for distress and safety purposes' What the hell is it intended for then??

The FPO was reading the post whilst I was typing it....! Yep, summers round the corner (he says as the snow comes down outside) Its only money!

On a serious note....I know how much my sport costs, and yes, it shocked me when I first got invloved...I thought carp fishing cost enough...trying running a boat as well. But, and a big but..take one other popular sport..football for instance. A good mate of mine is a devout Chelsea fan. He will travel to all home games, add up the season ticket cost, the petrol travelling etc and it is a far whack...all for 90 minutes. Golf is also in a similar league re. club membership (

(Launching) - ' An adjective used to desciribe the forward motion of an object propelled towards my head when I suggest going fishing AGAIN....'

Much is covered here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...&hl=2nd+battery and here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?sh...1453&hl=battery and here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=610&hl= and here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=502&hl= ... you could say we could write a book on it!