Adam F

Don't be pessimistic.... If we get the weather it will be a great trip regardless! As for the speedy tope.... We need the mackerel to be there, no maks, nothing for the tope to eat.... 9 days to go!

Water is still cool, True Blue had his first trip this week, was pretty slow with something like 24 flats for the trip. Manta is out there at the moment and had a reasonable day today with one st 11lb and one a tad under 20lb. Mackerel are scarce, launce are ok. The wrecks nearer Alderney are fishing better than mid channel. No news about speedy yet. :-)

Adam - Ravioli, Beef, Creme Brûlée Alun J - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Rob F - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Martin - Crab, Beef, Cheese Terry - Ravioli, Beef, Pear Kev Chris Chris Tony - Ravioli, Beef, Cheese and Biscuits Graham Alfie Nige, Peter Ravioli, Beef Chese and Bics Matt Dave Ravioil ,Beef . cheeses and Biscuits Craig Crab Plaice Filet Creme Brulee Paul Charlie, Sam Dan Will Ben crab , plaice , cheese and good weather !!!! Steve: bisque, plaice, pear Lloyd: crab, plaice, creme brulee Alan: crab, beef, pear Andrew Dean

When we first had it, it was novel and quite popular, most nights you could get a chat in there. I suppose it just got forgotten about? Maybe we should designate a given time and day once a week to meet there?

Lol! It was a while ago that I tried, but I think it was 32 knots. Tab ah, I couldn't give a toss about the top end, I never use it, why would I, its the more economical cruise and lower planning speed that is the big benefit.

I'd want to see it running, shouldn't be too hard to rig it up in a tub of water. If its a non-runner, you could make a silly offer for spares? If it runs, even rough, then £200 is a bargain.

I had 3 at one point, but let 2 go with my last boat. You will be able to pick up another easily enough. Email on its way.

Looks like you'll need one of these then? http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/14461-quicksilver-25l-fuel-tank-gauge/

Finally got this sorted. Coastal rides sent me out the wrong prop last week, right size but was too short in the hub. After a lot of to and fro, they offered to do send me a new Volvo prop at a good price. So for the record I had a 3 bladed Ali prop 14.25x21" I was getting 3600 rpm. Max rpm for the D3 Volvo is 4000 rpm. I now have a 4 bladed Ali prop 14.25x19". I went out today for a short blast up the harbour, a full tank of fuel, Little Reub and a huge bucket of tools onboard. In summary it is a better set up but it will take a few hours of use in varying conditions to really get a feel for it. The old prop wasn't that far off, but with this new prop I feel I'm getting the most out of the engine, and the right pitching and extra blade seem to do what everyone said they would: hole shot seems faster, I'm now planning at much lower speed, just over 10 knots, I get lower revs at cruising sped, for example I used to cruise at 18 knots for 2800rpm, I now get the same speed at 2600rpm. I did give it a WOT run.... That was scary! I've never wound the engine up to 4000 before! It felt like it was screaming and I was concerned that I'd go over.... But nope, at the throttle stop I was bang on 4000 so that was good news - this gave me 34 knots! I've also got the benefit if having a spare prop to carry just in case. So really chuffed and I look forward to trying it out a bit more this spring.

Mmmmmm!

Awesome Rob!

Worth a watch: Some of these beasts are travelling over 150mph! Stick with it... 10 mins in has a few good shots!

I've got for sale a Quicksilver 25l Fuel Tank, with built in gauge. It's in reasonable condition. These are £50 on eBay. I'd like £20 for it. Collection from Poole. Adam

The link doesn't work? If a 115hp came of it, why are you fitting an engine half the HP?

I'll be up for a trip if the weather is OK. It will only be 1 night, 2 days but sounds like a laugh if a few of us are going. I'll sort crew nearer the time. 1. Awol 2. Wishing Too 3. Alfresco 4. Freeboys 5. Joint Venture

When I ran my Warrior 165 with a 60hp 4 stroke Mariner, I used to carry 50l, about 11 gallons. I used just about 0.75l per mile so this gave me about 60 mile range. When wrecking mid channel, I used to take an extra 25l. Outboard tanks will have one of maybe 3 or 4 different connections on them. Provided all your tanks have the same connection you can simply unplug and switch tanks, this saves decanting fuel at sea. I'd suggest you need minimum 5 gallon (25l) tank, ideally 2 of these. Hope that is helpful. Adam

Current list as below - can you all add your crew / skippers so we have a list of who is going with who? Joint Venture - Adam, Alun J & Rob F Awol - Martin Kingfisher Serenity - Tony Wishin Too - Nige, Freebouys - Peter & Matt White Magic - Dave Mrs Sea - Greg Alfresco - Charlie, Ben Tigerfish - Steve Also, here are the 2013 Braye tides: http://www.visitalderney.com/files/managed/pdf/ald_tt_2013.pdf well worth printing off.

Martin, at least you'll be able to watch us all on the radar screen! Lol!

Window starting to hold for Sunday. Might go west for flatties or out for pollacks. I think I'm crewed up but does anyone want to buddy up? Adam

Don't suppose anyone has a copy of the one where BFM covered our open comp a few years back?

But not this big! http://www.vincelewis.net/bigengine.html Fascinating reading!

If your sleeping onboard a tender is really handy, if not I think it's just as easy to manage with the water taxi. It's also helpful to reserve your mooring if its busy.

Anyone taking a tender this year, or are most using the water taxi?

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