Adam F

Another Update: Well it's been 14 weeks since I first dropped the boat back to PMS with the engine trouble and I'm still waiting to get the boat back. PMS tell me that Honda havent covered them that well with the claim, so it isnt taking priority. My engine is still in pieces at PMS and my boat has been sat here at home for 4 weeks minus an engine. Phoned PMS this morning and still no news - the engineer looking after the job is off on Friday for a week so little chance of getting it back in the near future. Adam

Ohh!!! He kept that quiet! Nice boat - another Alderney candidate?

Sorry for the delay guys, been offline all week. 14th it is - I know its not ideal, but with the weather this time of year the next best fit date wins. If we get blown out on the 14th - this gives us a back-up. ATB Adam

The Flatfish / Ray comp has been re-scheduled for the 14th Oct - this is the next weekend where the tides will be small enough to target the offshore marks (weather dependant!) Same format as before - please post up here to give us an idea if you are fishing and remember you must book in with either Paul Dore, Mike Fox or myself prior to fishing the comp. Adam

Its a Couch's Bream. The Giltheads do have the gold bar, but they are more like a black bream - a rare catch dave. Well done!

The odd one will turn up, but I wouldnt waste my time specifically. During the winter or on very overcast days they seem to appear more, but they need it dark to feed really. My best bet for getting on during the day is on a 100' plus wreck.

I still think that you'd be OK with a leg Mike. A shaft would limit you, but at least you can trim a leg right out? A small price to pay IMO for a more offshore capable boat. Are you going to the Southampton boatshow?

Crazy. Fair enough - enforce a rule, but dont single out individuals.

Dan, A 16/0 circle isnt that big - they come up alot smaller than J hooks. Adam

Many thanks to all who turned up to support the Burnham comp today. We had 10 boats fishing - 3 from Burnham, 7 from PBSBAC. Enticer, Nipper, AWOL, Fat Chance, Sammy, Imagine, Makita, Heron, Highlander, and Lady Jane. The weather was superb, light northerly winds and glorious sunshine. The fishing however was a little slow. Boats made mixed choices, but most went west, either offshore to the banks or tucked inshore out of the tide. A real treat (esp. for the Burnham lads) was the presence of Trigger Fish on many marks, these show in localised spots most years, but this year they seem everywhere!! We had about a dozen reported today. Back at the scales only a few fish were reported but all seemed to have had a good day. Results: 1st - N. Flay (Burnham) Dogfish 2lb 1oz 68.75%

Mike, If you want me to dive it, drop me a line. dam

HA!!! So did I Charlie - are you fishing Sunday? If so Ill bring it along. If not, PM me your address and Ill post it.

Thats fine Andy. See you Sunday.

Members only Andy - PBSBAC or Burnham. Why do you ask?

Sorry guys, been a bit hectic... Rules and flyers here:

I did. it was before I set the trailer up properly, only had about 30kgs on the nose - all fine now, but at estimated 1700kgs, I wouldnt want to tow much more with the Saab. Mike - How about a quicksilver? I think one of the guys on here sells them?? .....lovely boats!

Rob, What's this then? If it welds the plastic canvas, any chance of running my windows round?

Mike, The trailer gross weight cannot exceed the kerb weight of the car. So in your example, a car weighing 200kg, could tow a 2 ton boat and trailer - this is a rough guide and would need checking in the manufacturers handbook. 750kg is the upper limit for an un-braked trailer, after this brakes must be fitted and be correctly working by law. (Believe me, you wouldnt want them not working on anything over 1 ton, unless you have one of the huge 4x4's) Re. towing a cat B type boat. Not practical on a regular basis. OK once or twice a year i.e when the boat comes out for a scrub and clean, but I feel that regular towing and launching ends at 20' ish. Hope this helps? Adam

Thanks for the support guys. Yes - Baiter for weigh in and dispersal after. Mike - We can arrange for you to pre-book and someone to take your fish to be weighed - the same goes for anyone who has a deep draft, let me know and we will arrange to sort you out.

Try Sam Trickett, comes highly recommended, sponsors the club and is reasonable on cost to, plus is mobile so he will come to you. Tel: 07810 561520 (tell him I/club recommended him) Adam

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL... Well the upshot is that yesterday I had confirmation from Honda that they will honour a 'good-will' Warrenty claim for me. The boat is now back at home, she is going down to PMS next tues to have the engine taken off as a full re-build is required and possibly a whole new block and powerhead. Probably 3/4 weeks before I get her back, but will be nearly a new engine. Adam

Martin - Confirmed. I'll call you later. Cheers Adam

UPDATE: Can lighting strike twice....urm, well yes. Had confirmation yesterday that 7 weeks after reporting the fault, it took and inspection by ME to find the problem - emulsified oil.... Cracked head. Repair bill nearly

Yes, sorry, Charlie - rushing... I'll bring it along. Just send me a PM the day before to remind me if you can. Adam

Rob, Try one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Beaver-Atomic-ty...4QQcmdZViewItem Its what I dive - they fit the majority of faces and are very good value. If it doesnt fit, Ill buy it back off you as a spare. Alternativly, I have a spare here, new, unsed that you are welcome to for a tenner. Adam