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A bit before my time [Honest I did not serve with Nelson] Charlie

Hmm diesel prices in Guernsey are or where on the 9th April at 56p per litre in St Peter Port and only 50p per litre in Beacette see link http://www.digimap.gg/boatworks_fuelling_times Maybe next year we should broaden our horizons and have a new base? its certainly more comfortable for sleeping on the boats and with cheaper fuel might work out overall similar cost. Martin Thanks Martin, I found that last August the price with discount at Alderney was 10p ltr dearer than boatworks at St PP without discount, and if we had booked I am sure we may get discount at Boatworks. However the marina we stayed in then had a sill, so it would have been a pain to come and go from. Might be another good venue, I am sure between us we can get some marks Hi Kev welcome back mate Are we sorting buddy boats on the Monday , or on here?? When the crew get together at the weekend I will ask about a dinner at the harbour lights. anyone heard anything about the fishing?? Charlie

After a call today saying that not many moorings were in at Braye, I called mainbrayce. The good news is that they are all going in this week, and although mainbrayce has changed hands they will still offer the discounts agreed with Rupert on fuel and water taxi. The bad news is fuel has just gone up again, now 85p ltr minus a discount [7p ltr ] getting close now Charlie

Hi The steering problem you discribe in not that uncommon on engines left standing for a long time. Once you have disconnected the connecting rod and soaked with lubricant you sould be able to get a spanner on to the flats and rotate it a bit to get the lubricant in. then you need to ectract it, usually by tapping out with hammer and drift. After undoing the main holding nut from the other end of the pivot tube of course. The good news is that once you have finished cleaning the outside of the rod, of old dried grease and dirt, and the inside of the pivot tube, with a lubricted rag and piece of stick. They usually go back together all greased up and work fine. keep cleaning it untill it slides freely through the pivot tube, it may go part way and jam on the first few attempts and come out really dirty again, but keep going it should clean up ok. Charlie

Well you wrote it! All true of course.... did I ever tell you about my 20lb+ turbot that I let Dan wind in?? I have taken the dents out of the cabin bulkhead, where you banged your head when you thought we wern't looking. seriously I still think you took it rather well. and Dan still gets told to step away from the rod quite a lot Lets hope we get some good ones this year Charlie

Surely a briefing is not required for a "seasoned veteran of many trips" mate Charlie

Thanks Adam I missed that one, how did you get on ? Charlie

Hi All Is anyone going out but short of crew Alfresco is ashore and Sam is on leave, He is keen to try and get a trip before he returns to his ship on Sunday. If anyone is going and has a space please give me a bell. 07887 794716 Charlie

Nice one I am sure you are getting excited now Colin and can not wait to get her afloat. anything I can help with, just ask Charlie

Hi Trevor I have the vetus pantograph ones in 12 volt with the stainless arms very happy with them so far, easy to look up on vetus website, but get them from Vitesse in Fareham Not cheap but much better value than the wynn ones fitted to the yacht clubs workboat. Charlie

Monday sounds good starting to get the buzz now, trying to fill in some new places to try this year. But first prioirty is Dan being able to sort college out to miss Thursday. Boat is currently ashore, but could be ready in a day, so will be afloat. BRING IT ON Charlie

Looking good Trev hell of a smart cover over her. Alfresco is ashore for annual maintenance as you can tell by todays great fishing weather. but hey its also good boat work weather. I hope a few got out and found where the fish are hiding Good luck with the maintenance Duncan Charlie

Dave The navy used to have ribs with flooding hulls for stability just remember to pull away with enough power to lift the nose and empty the hull, before pushing for planning speed, it will save fuel while you get rid of the salt water ballast. You will feel her pick up when the water has gone. Charlie

I too used to have a wilson flyer with a 60ho 2 stroke. on long runs I carried three tanks and only went as far as i could on one. keeping two for the return journey. As Trev says if you can not maintain planning speed the fuel used about doubles. I would start of allowing about 1 ltr a mile, until you have had a few trips and get a more accurate measure. One other thing I made a habit of doing was changing to a full tank. as I returned, outside the harbour entrance. this was to ensure I did not run dry in the busy traffic area. Charlie

Hi guys I have an upright fridge freezer available free, to anyone who wants it and can collect from broadstone. I do not use the fridge often but I know it works. the freezer is good. Its an old one kept in the garage and is perfect for that use. Charlie

I use Malcolm Elvey boat transport both for work and for Alfresco, he has a couple of rigs 07860 811586 Charlie

Happy birthday Tony I hope you have a great time and a few glasses Charlie

Hi Ben and welcome to the Club As Martin says keep an eye on the forums by using the "view new posts" section of my controls [above right] on the forum. Many of us that are going out and have space put it on there. I am sure you will get a few trips and the chance to learn a lot Tight lines Charlie

Auto pilot who needs them I have Dan and Sam trouble is they eat too much, and catch the biggest fish Charlie

Well done Guys Great to read the recognition for your feats and the Clubs efforts. PJ well done mate a truely well deserved award. The newer Members may not be aware of how much effort you have put in over the years and behind the scenes to form the existing bond between the BASS and PBSBAC. Likewise Paul D A great thing to catch your first double figure bass, and even better to let it swim off, giving it a chance to breed again. and of course Peter Who regularly reminds us, that it takes an effort on all of our parts to try and sustain the sport we all love. His dedication to the conservation cause gives us hope. It has made me think over the years of ways to do my bit to ensure sports for younger anglers like Sam and Dan. Nice one guys

I can not comment on the broadband radar, but would say that having a set onboard is a real asset when the weather closes in and you start to hear the fog horns going. If mine ever went U/S, it would be replaced ASAP worst trip so far was when vis went to zero on the starfish grounds, turn on the radar and the alarm and relax [a bit] Charlie

Hi All Welcome Greg It will be great to have you along. Hard luck Colin its a long way off so weather may yet change the dates. We too may have to tweak plans by a day. Due to Dans college Thursday may be hard for us so we may have to go on Friday. If we do Sam may also be able to come, but Navy plans change even more than they used to. Charlie

A few small Giltheads seem to show up in Poole Harbour most years and the very occasional surprise one comes up elsewhere. We do catch some stonking Black Bream each year with one or two members really knowing how to weedle the specimens out. Yep, May is Black Bream time. I really must get stuck in this year as I have been too lazy the last couple. Trouble is Tom, that other species further out get more attention from you than the bream. Maybe we will stay inshore and get the spinning rods out this year, at least on the big tides Giltheads are a bigger species, so lets all hope that they establish and get a chance to grow. I have only caught small ones. Charlie

Welcome Greg Nice to see you have made the step to join. Look forward to seeing you again , probably for the May Alderney trip enjoy the Club and the forum Charlie [Alfresco]

Have a great time Dan To the pub for a practice tonight, beers on me. before Sam takes you out on Saturday. He is busy getting ready guys, so I will pass on his thanks to you all Charlie