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Hi Adam The final call is a long way off yet, but we have scope to go thurs if weather will be better, which is nice. I have seen small BBQ scorch boat decks and my pontoons at work, so I will pass my burgers to you we stay very keen bring it on Charlie

The Icy tek not big enough Adam? I may have a couple at work somewhere, I presume one without drain holes, is that correct? Charlie

We have one from here I do not think they could take your leg and shield, but they would probably take the props Call me if you can get them here Charlie

Hi Adam great Idea Not sure I like the idea of a BBQ onboard, but more than happy to join in using my cooker and a few beers from the cooler. Looking at the weather it continues to change far too often. 1 option is to go a day early, if the weather stays as it is on the current forecasts crew availability is sorted out, accomadation we will look into if we have too. Martin would that give you problems with a buddy boat? as I am sure you would not be able to go earlier. Is anyone else considering this option? Charlie

Nice I see who wants the cracked cup next week Paul Is there a bit of relief there mate? Charlie

The big boat jumble this weekend is there someone that could add them on to a stand for you? Charlie

Charlie I think you have it right. But Adam is running it now so its down to him. But as these are one off comps its not as important as it was when it was a series of comps. It was agreed when we adopted this system that all that fished would get at least 1 point. Charlie

Nice one well done Charlie

Thanks Adam Dont get us wrong the eeling is by no means a priority Last year we went on big tides and although the banks fished the wrecks only fished at the slacker periods. That is why I intended to try on smaller tides this year, when it became a four day trip we decided to give the table fish a miss on day one. I would prefer to delay by two weeks, but that means Sam would not be available and it woould be just 3 days. Interesting to see how much the forecast has changed since yesterday early yesterday I started to think about going a day early last night I was worried we may not get there Now it looks like we could go Sunday to Tue/wed obviously , as you have said far to early to tell. Charlie

We Do not like that But considering how much it has changed in the last few days I will not cancel this early. Charlie

Hell of a rough ride It wasn't that bad on Sunday thankfully. But I have been in simular bad weather on some of my Navy ships

Go on Peter spoil us and give us a clue, to the options Charlie

Hi peter Is the exlusion zone around the ice princess big enough to effect the ducallion? [i entered it as DC as I could not read the info in French for the other ] I heard them calling plenty of ships on Sunday to keep them away from the submersible. Charlie

Did you not get the email I sent around last week Adam? It had the numbers for both, and thats where they were last year Charlie

Well done Tony I will email you Dans project later Charlie

Happy birthday mate We hope you have a good one Charlie

Bad luck again Tom I am sure your knowledge would be appreciated on Wed if you can stand to be amongst all the planning on a trip you have to miss. Likewise martin, what is the chance that the engine will be here next week? Charlie

Apparently incorrect polarity for even a short period can cause damage. But running an engine for a period at normal revs, with the battery leads disconnected can seriously overheat the rectifier. I know you were very carefull not to do that when you changed batteries, I am wondering if when your battery was completly U/S it had a simular effect and caused the damage. Sounds hopeful that this has been the cause of your problems. Charlie

Well done Charlie and Sam That picture is worth a thousand words. I still have one of my Sam at about 2 1/2 with his first bass. Huge grin as he sits with his fish on his lap and his colourful wellies on. Well worth teaching the kids to fish and giving up some of the serious trips to make sure they enjoy it. Look what happened to me Both boys now well over 6ft tall, so I had to get a bigger boat Result Charlie

Hi Tony As Alan sys the pump is probably an optional extra and may not be fitted on all engines. If you do not have it, but intend to keep the boat getting one and fitting it will make the job much easier, now and for future oil changes.. However if you have another type of pump it can be simply connected to the tube mentioned by Alan, making sure you have a good tight connection. To make the job much easier run the engine until at running temp, then shut it down and pump the hot oil out. [it is then thinner] be careful its hot. after empting sump, change the filters. If you are going to do the job yourself. Dan has just done a writen project all about this for the Marine Skills center. Its long and in depth but I am sure he would not mind me emailing you a copy to read before you start. Of course if you have any doubts or need more help just call. Charlie

Hi all Garry and Lee contacted me first so are crew for the trip with Dan and I we will be heading out at about 7, contactable channel 6 or the mobile for those also going out. Hopefull the breeze will ease down and we can run to the wrecks/rips Kev all you have to do for entering the comp is register on the other thread started by Adam. letting him know who is going. For info the comp is fished over a continuos 7 hour period which shold be agreed in advance. Garry I will call soon to discuss the trip soon. Charlie

Welcome to the club I am sure you will find it a usefull way to get to know the area and its fishing. Please join in and have fun Tight lines Charlie

Two nice fish Dan any trip where both anglers get a 100% specimen is a good one in my book. Nice one Charlie

Alfresco will now Have Dan Garry Lee and I Charlie

Hi Depends on target species. for larger species simple running ledger and grip lead smaller species, two hook pat and grip weight. Charlie