Adam F

Brian, Ive also wondered about this. I have oil fired heating as we cant get mains gas here. I had it filled this week - 1000 ltrs -

Monk sells for its texture, not the flavour. Very meaty and firm, plus takes flavours well. Agree with above, taste isnt the best.

So the idea is to have a 200hp diesel onboard to run your heating system, and a 10hp diesel which you have your commercial liceance under on which to power the boat!

Good luck with the sale Dave. Are you giving up the boat owning game or trading to something else? ATB Adam

They are good Billy - I always carry a few....but.... you cant put them on afterwards like you can a powergum waterknot? I.e they need to be the firstt item on the trace whatever you are using them for. A waterknot can be added afterwards. Another use for the knot is for attaching a dropper as an afterthought, commonly used for tying droppers when fly fishing, I quite often whack one on my cod or big fish trace if other smaller fish are around like whiting. http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/flyfishing-knots.htm Knot no.6

Happy Birthday Dean! Have a good one tonight.

Bugger. http://www.ybw.com/mbm/redalert/blog/

I have just read that it has now been announced that Red Diesel for pleasure use in boats will be subject to the full 60p of tax from Nov 1st? Is this true? If so I'll have to think carefully before the new purchase! That will make it, what -

Shhhhhhh!

Warrior 175 - 'Out of the Blue' Honda BF 130hp Engine Indespension Super Roller Coaster 7 trailer (plus spare wheel) Fully equipped and ready to go fishing - Garmin 2010c 10.5" Colour plotter with English Channel Blue Chart - Garmin 320C 6" Colour Fishfinder - Icom DSC VHF Radio - Navman 3100 Fuel Computer - Upgraded Laxan Margard windows all round - Radar Arch - Back up VHF ariel system - Plastimo Compass - Deck and Cuddy lights - Front cushions - Professional 60l live bait tank fully pumped - Par Max 4 Deck wash system - Twin battery system with isolation switch - Twin Warrior Bucket Seats on pedestals All in superb condition. Boat has been kept on trailer and washed down after every trip since new. She is fitted out to a superb standard. With the 130hp engine she tops out at about 36 knots and will cruise effortlessly at 25 knots at 3500rpm. More info on the 175 here: http://www.warriorboats.co.uk/warrior-175.html

Mike, You wont go wrong with any unit from the main manufacturers - Garmin, Navman, Lowrance (Eagle) Raymarine, Furnuo etc.. Garmin, Navman and Lowrance probably have the biggest leisure following in our size and boat useage. Furuno, Simrad and Raymarine are all starting to go towards commercial use and whilst are still leisure units, they arent as intuative as the ones above. Size wise - I know what you mean. Personally I managed a 10.5" plotter for your budget - just, but had to add the charts - another

This applies to our club boats then peter? How far out does it cover and until when? Does this mean that anyone catching cod mid-channel this spring is breaking the law? If so - how are they communicating this to the leisure sector??

Maybe.... just maybe.... On a serious note - if I dont take 'my boat' over I'd be happy to crew and show the area's etc that fish - Ive been over a few times now so whilst no expert managed a decent haul last time we went solo without a charter. I can also go midweek at short(ish) notice and would be happy to go with just one or two boats.

WoW!! I havent seen a window like that for ages! If it holds, the decordating will have to wait - I'll be out in OotB. Fingers crossed.

I do! If you use a smaller draw pump like a rule or attwood, they draw so little that they can be run all day without a problem. They are also much quieter than a bif deck pump, and rated to run continuously, plus if they break it's

I agree Paul. Mine is set up as a full time deck wash and a bloomin' good jo it does too - very powerful, but with a Hozelok spray end I can adjust the flow with the lever to gentle for when cleaning the catch etc. I use a Rule 500 bilge pump which is attached to the transom for my bait well, moves a good quantity of water without too much pressure - perfect for a bait well.

"Mr Average" - I suppose that's us lot - dont know whether thats a compliment or not!! Nice one Tom.

Trev, Galeforce Marine do pumps very, very similar to Jabsco's at half the price. Ive been running one all year on OOtb and been very happy with it. They sell through Ebay and are very helpful. http://www.galeforcemarine.com/ ATB

Bob, There's plenty of gear knocking around here destined never to be used again.... I have a mat somewhere.... loads of end tackle. I have sold my Delkims, but I'm sure I can help him out. You can pick it up when you pop over...

PM sent - interested if you go outside, if not I'll take mine. Cant handle floundering!

Youre wrong - they are crap - there you go!! Seriously, they are cracking reels and I agree 100% with Terry, you could do alot worse.

Depends on what you want to use it for. A fixed spool is usually best as it allows very light end tackle to be used, a mutliplier needs a bit of weight to get the spool turning. I used small 5500 size multipliers on my spinning rods, but then I use them for Bream mainly and they are on the heavier side. Shimano do some decent fixed spools to suit all budgets. Personally I also like a front drag for sea fishing, it gives a smaller more compact reel and the drag is easier to use when playing a fish.

I have kept Weds free next week with the view to taking mine out whiting fishing - with my electronics this time!! Al - you wanna crew if the weather behaves?

Yes Dan it does - it's called embedded carbon costs. It looks very good in print though and picks the PR boxes for these people! I have always liked the idea of encapsulating waste (tyres, fridges etc) that have been cleaned in concrete and using them.....

Many happy returns of the day matey!!