Adam F

Les, youre there. We should be able to fit you in somewhere. Ill let you know.

What do we think about the weather for Sunday then?? Long range suggests at least F3, with hints of 4. Direction is SW. Not being a regular Weymouth visitor Im not too sure on what conditions the Shambles are fishable in? I would suggest no more than what is forecast at least? Shall we have a straw poll...Ill then contact the eel man and sort out our bait. Adam

Cheers Charlie! I have altered the mk1 design. I had originally used a 20l clear container from B&Q, but it wasnt high enough to allow gravity to self drain it. Whippet has now very kindly got me a 60l blue bin. I will fix both the inlet and outlet ports 3/4 the wya up the bin. The inlet comes in through a rubber collor in the splash well and the outlet will be via a skin fitting on the well also. I have mounted the bilge pump on a removable bracket so it can be cliped to the transom .

....but if you read the post I have a 4 stoke???!! I know how oil works in a 2 stroke....but isnt a 4 stroke similar in many ways to a car?

What oil must I use in my OB?? I have a 1999 Mariner 50hp 4 stroke. I have been using the pukka Quicksilver jobbie, but was wondering if car engine oil can be used? Not too bothered as uses very little - but have loads of car oil doing nowt in garage.

Also good is here: http://www.cheaplifejackets.co.uk/

The cartridges last at least 3 years, they reccommend manually inflating the jackets once a year - through the mouth piece - and checking for leaks thats all. Pumpkin dont have a site im pretty sure - Paul D may be able to give you the details,

My guess?.... Boats, BBQ's and gas bottles dont mix very well..... Ho hum...another inshore wreck to fish then!

Right you two 'trigger' happy pair!!!!...I really fancy catching a trigger, can you give me the rough area you were fishing?? Numbers by PM are also appreciated!!!

I dont think you need worry...they are tested to BS standards, and Im sure that if they didnt work all of the time, then they wouldnt be on sale. Best to have auto, that way if the gas doenst go, you can pull the cord. I have set mine off twice now (by accident) and they work VERY well!

UPDATE: Blue Warrior: Adam + 1 Maverick: Martin + 1 Splash-Out: Bob + 1 Loyal Royal: Mark + 1 Neo: Paul + 1 Thats our 5 boats....and crew: Mike Harvey - Neo Paul J - Loyal Royal Pete Snr - Maverick Dave UK - Splash-Out Alan (whippet) - BW That all plans out rather nicely. I will wait to see the weather before I call the eel man...its looking a little iffy at the moment, hopefully it will improve for the weekend. We will aim to meet at the slip for 7-7.30am and be launched by 8am. Adam

Hi- welcome back! I agree there is now a massive selection to choose from in the lifejacket market. I have just bought 3 for my new boat, and here's the reasons I considered: I wanted all 3 the same - picture the scenario - you are sinking and hand out jackets to your crew, you have 3 jackets 2 good ones and a cheaper brand - who do you give the cheap one to???? I bought 3 good quality jackets - hurt the pocket, but can you put a price on safety - especially when the difference between a cheaper brand and a decent auto inflate may only be 15-20 quid. I went for auto inflate jackets - if you are knocked unconscious and go in the wet stuff, the jacket does all the work. Most of the jackets you see advertised are decent, mine are XM models, cant vouch for the others as havent tried them. I can reccommend these, they also have a heavy duty S/S lifting ring on the buckle if the RNLI need to use it. I paid

Pete - you are logged in, Im sure we can find you a place on the trip. Just as an update - We have decided on Sun 22nd, I will type a post on Weds giving the details and boat allocations and I will ring you all as well. I will phone Eddy the Eel in the week and see if I can pre-book a few eels.

There's a joke in ther somewhere about a warehouse...!!

Yep - have looked at the airstone method - works well, mainly by airating the water, and thus keeping the temp down, which is the main consideration in keeping the eels alive. A bucket with a battery run airpump will do a good job also, cheap and doesnt take any more space.

OK alan - pick me one up, and if you could bring it next weekend that would be great. Ive put you down as crew - can you PM me your contact tel no. and Ill call you in the week with times etc. Cheers Adam

Alan, Where are they based? Ill have one if you dont mind - I can come and pick it up to save you, no problem. Youre welcome to a trip on the boat anytime - can you make weymouth on the 22nd - we are struggling for crew??

Dave: Is this Kev's toy, or yours??..I thought you were selling bagleys honour? Nice boat though - best of wishes ont he maiden trip!

Well taht surprises me paul!...their are plenty of sppedboat type craft out their which dont reach 30 knots, yet are still speedboats!....clearly it is best to check with your insurer. Dan: 60 knots!!!!,,,bloody hell!!...what boat do you have?!

Like the idea Mike...the 1st blue bin is ideal - just needs to be a little smaller - 30l size really,..oh an Doncaster is a long way!!!

....stay at home ...and come fishing to Weymouth...yeah..like that would go down well with Debs!!!

Yep, correct - if you wanna come - well fine you a space - though it is the other way round to usual...we have more boats than crew!!! As it stands: BW - Needs 1 crew Splash Out - Needs 1 crew Maverick - Needs 1 crew Neo - Needs 1 crew I will be phoning eddie - Pink Squid, John Manser - Maltese and Mark Adams - Enticer to see if they wanna come also. Mark Bessant - can you make it...? Crew: Mad Mike - confirmed. (conmfirmed as what...??!! ) Kam (Newboy) - unconfirmed? Paul J - unconfirmed BillyBoy - unconfirmed..need to phone. Charlie - unconfirmed If anyone wants to come, let me know. I think the Sun 22nd is looking the best date for everyone.

Got you the first time mikey!!!

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F31379/ Let me know if youre going to cumbria!!!

Got our new toy last weekend - we went for the Rav4 in the end - picking it up Friday. its the 2l 4wd 3 door version, so Ill give it a bash for a few weeks, and report on how it performs. Adam