Adam F

The key issue is that the unit is fitted to be on when the engine is - so wired through the ignition. This way the unit only runs calculations when you are using fuel so no false calculations.

Hi Max, Im sure we can kit you out - you have a PM. Adam

Probably a bit of both in all honesty - arrived today was my new Navman 3100 Fuel Computer - Basically even though I have fitted a new sender to OotB's tank, which works wonderfully, when underway the sender has a tendancy to bounce a little which is reflected on the gauge and also when she comes onto the plane I 'loose' about 1/4 of a tank.... Whilst this is OK for short range trips where I know I have brimmed the tank beforehand, longer range trips where I may be running within 1/4 of a tank on the way back I felt I needed more / better / acurate info. It set me back

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c....ad&ar=6&nf=True From the 10th May - a few real bargins I thought?

Would have usually been delighted Jas, but wedding fever has taken over now until June. Best of luck if you get out. I'll try and bring a few marks along tonight.

Pete, Yes thats exactly why I havent fitted one yet - a small boat will constantly be heeling over, even more than 10degs - and it shows a 0.1m sq reflection what use is that?? The pole idea is OK, but I want a perminant solution that will work underway - I'm not convinced a ochtehedral (sp?) on a pole would like sitting in a flagstaff at 40 knots!! Looks like the Sea Me is the way to go - but as always with decent safety kit it costs an arm and 2 legs...

Sounds a good idea - worth trying. I'm looking for more of a perminant solution that looks half decent as opposed to having broom sticks poking up all over the place though. My idea is to replace my anchor light with a light on a 600mm SS tube, this will then give a mounting place for a tube reflector - and still be in keeping with the lines of the boat. But is it worth it for 2 sq M? Paul - I will be interested in the report, but in reality there are so few reflectors on the market will it really tell us something we dont know?

Thanks Pete, This was one of my largest areas of contention when Mike did my SEA check last week. IMO the tube (MOBRI) type reflector is the only real option for small cuddy boats, they are also the only asthetically realistic - however the small one gives a puny 2m2 - as you say the bigger Echomax style units are not practicle and whilst the Sea Me unit is small, its bloody expensive! I know something is better than nothing....but?????

Have a good one Billy mate - 'appy birfday! Regards Adam

You need a new cooker Gord - on OotB we manged several sets of bacon and egg baps and hot tea in between fish - the old cooker working fine.

The big 50 eh, Charlie?? Hope you have a good day and the party goes well on Sat - sorry I cant make it. Coddy - Many happy returns, hope youre enjoying the sun. Best Wishes, Adam

Well it was a bloody long day - 17 hours but worth it for the 5 boats and crew that trailed up to Burnham yesterday. An early start meant meeting at Tesco in Blandford for 6am, where Out of the Blue met with Neo, Fat Chance and Enticer - the convoy then rolled it's way down to Burnham for 7.45am just in time to meet the slick Burnham crew starting to launch into the river Parrett, the winds were light and the sun just burning through all looked good for an enjoyable day. Cimarra with Simon and Alun J were already there having stayed over the night before. With 9am saw about 20 boats gunning it full throttle down the river towards thier chosen marks. We were in a convoy of 6 boats who chose to fish about 2 miles West of Hinckley point. On OotB we had bits from the start with a steady steam of Thornbacks bringing smiles both both our faces. Well in short this continued really for most of the day on OotB and long story short we ended up with well over 40 rays, about a dozen conger and a nice bull huss of 9lb - non stop action!! The best ray went 9lb 12oz to my brother with most fish being in the 5-8lb mark. I'll let the others post thier catches. Back on the beach at high tide, the slick burnham operation had all boats retreaved from the slipway in under an hour for the presentation and raffle. Many thanks to Burnham Boats for a well organsised and enjoyable day, thanks to the 4 other boats and crew that made the effort and finally to Bob Fuller who is a star for towing OotB from Blandford to Burnham and then back to Verwood as my car is still in the garage - cheers mate. Up at 6am this morning and now off to Coventry - soooo tired! .... Piccies to follow.

All systems go!! Spoke with Craig @ Burnham this eve and the forecast is for light easterlies See you all at Tesco's at 6am bright and chirpy!

Varivas Big Mouth 4/0 or 5/0. I never use trebles, these are the nuts!

Rich, We are crewed up on all boats at the moment with a couple having three onboard - Ill let you know if a spare comes along - its a bit late know, but Alun J is going 3 up and was considering taking his boat which would have left a space.... Adam

Sorry! Its in publisher - now in Word.

Flyer for Sunday for those coming. Meet at Blandford Tesco Car Park for 6am sharp, the convoy will then wind it's way to Burnham - its about 1 hr 45mins. We will grab a quick bacon roll and book in for 8.30am with fishing from 9am - 6.15pm See you all Sunday!

Tony, Thats great news! I have tried both your home and mobile numbers on the club sheet and they dont work?? Can you give me a call on 07957 829902 I'll be posting the flyer for details in a moment, but we will be meeting at Tesco's in Blandford at 6am on Sunday morning. See you then!

and then their was 4...

Eh?? Sorry - speak up we cant hear you.... someone left their etec running!

Very poor, sadly... 5 boats out of some 70/80 club boats...

...apparently true - these etecs are 765% faster than all other leading engines dont you know - it's true, I saw it on U-Tube!

....was de-scaled out at sea! Trev, I'll be behind it later this year.....

In my case I got my license in 98, my car is 1500kgs and my boat/trailer is approx 1300kgs - so: I'm OK?

I prefer braid, but many favour mono as it tends to cushion the leads and stops it breaking out - Ill be sticking with my braid though.