Adam F

What if they are on seperate ariels? VHF on one vhf ariel, an FM/AM radio on another vhf ariel? Logic being I can have a radio onboard, plus a spare VHF ariel should the need arise.

Thanks Simon. I now may actually install a 2nd pump (rule 500gph) to look after my bait tank. I use it every trip in the summer and like to run it continuously to keep the bait happy, I too dont fancy running the big pump for up to 6/7 hours all the time.

Dom, You'll be lucky with the forecast - F4-5 NNW going F6 later tomorrow. The decent conger wrecks are at least 8 miles from Mudeford meaning that a half decent forecast is needed to get out to them. The closer marks are only worth bothering with at night. Adam

I use 30lb ghost green budget braid from tacklebargins.co.uk or more recently Dyneema X-Tension from uk-hooks.com, both are very similar, basic, 'solid' braids, no coating, dont fluff up etc. I dont wash my reels down very often and I have never had a braid 'go' on me in 5 years, in fact when I have become stuck fast, it is usually either the knot or the trace that breaks. ...Just to confuse you

How noisy do those who use these proper pumps find them for live tanks? Mine arrived today and it makes a fair hum when running, which I can live with for a deckwash, but all day running a bait tank might be a little to much.... My old 500 gph Rule pump I had on BW was whisper quiet, although it was muted out as it sat underwater.

MK1 sender, not boat. They have changed the sender units several times since they started using them. The old one was a float switch which increased the resistance to the gauge. The new one works on the same resistance principle, but uses a cylinder magnet on a SS tube, less moving parts and more accurate.

The fuel sender on OotB was found to be faultly after her first voyage, so called Warrior last week. Paul was very helpful, and despite me buying the boat 2nd hand, and having never spoken to me before was happy to chat for ages. Anyway he gave me loads of helpful info on the 175 and how they modified them over the past few years. Long story short I had the old MK1 float type sender. The never 10 stage electronic sender was the answer but it had a different fixing to the SS integral fuel tank. The next day he called back and informed me that the manufacturer - Wema UK could help and that he was happy for me to deal direct. A quick call to them found them equally helpful and the next morning a new sender and boss flange arrived in the post FOC!! More great service that often surprises me in the marine industry!! Anyway, now all fitted and working better than new!

Will a VHF ariel pick up an FM/AM radio signal?

Right, then - many of you have been waiting for it, and we will try to better last year when the weather put paid to fishing against the Burnham lads. They have confirmed and the dates will be as follows: Burnham vs Poole @ Burnham-on-Sea - 29th April Poole vs Burnham @ Poole - 13th May (our Bream comp) The exact format will follow shortly, but will be very similar to last time around. For those who didnt come or wernt members, basically this invloved meeting at Tesco's in Blandford about 4.30/5am, we then trail in convey over to BOS, where we buddy up with the Burnham boats for a day's fishing. Entry is probably

The pollock are showing further west, but reports suggest a way offshore 25m+

Paul, Went for one of these, they assure the availablity of spares too: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marine-Automatic-Fre...1QQcmdZViewItem So, 15mm SS tube 6" long up the transom and then 90 deg bend taking it through the transom to a tank fitting, from here hose to a Y value with diverters - 1 goes to the deck wash, the other to my live tank - sorted!

Generally I agree Tom, however I insure through Porthcawl, they have been one of the cheapest every year I ring round, and they do cover me for such things as you mention. It is worth checking though, and Porthcawl only insured me for 25 miles + when I requested it (they didnt charge me though!)

...You want to get out and help him then!

Right, I have my pump - a 40PSI 20l/min jobbie. I'm going for a 50/50 solution, a transom pick-up, but with the tubing running through the transom, not over it - more stealth My last 2 Q's, similar Sinbad's is where to source the self coiling hose? B&Q sell them, but they are 100' in length!! Finally, how do I split the flow off to a live bait tank AND control the flow, I dont want 40 PSI into my macky!!

Al, May be room on OotB, a window seems to be opening, so a trip is on the cards, not too sure where or what for yet, shall we speak at the end of the week? Adam

I actually live in Verwood - but it would look a little strange... Poole - My 'home' port

Transom shot...

Picked up new new graphics courtesy of Graham Bealing (Oysterboats) on Sat, so it's all official now - Out of the Blue has been 'christened'

Hmmmm, a busy week bekons - but the forecast looks cracking, I could be tempted by a late start on Thurs...??

Thanks Simon - good installation and helpful photos. Cheers

Mike, KAM has some - I actually 'bought' them off him, but due to a change in boat dont need them anymore - whilst I will still honour the deal with KAM, if you want to take them instead - be my guest (as long as KAM doesnt mind!) Adam

Ah! OK, sorry Kam, off soapbox now - all is forgiven!

Sorry Kam - but what a load of bo$$ocks! 16 tonne of bream is one hell of a lot of fish - esp for one boat Yes, sure anglers will damage stocks, but even a whole charter fleet from a port like Weymouth wouldnt land 16 tonne of bream in a month!

Acetone?? For christs sake - dont pay 12 quid a litre!! 99p for 500ml at Tesco - more commonly known as nail varnish remover!

I might go... anyone want a lift en-route from Verwood?