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Very interesting partic' the method used, thanks for the link But oh Wilsons blooming HoHoHo's and Ha ha ha's really get on my nervs. Mad Mike

These experts really do do a fantastic repair job, totally invisible. It might be a good idea to get a quote from Martins guy for comparison purposes. There may not be a lot in it cost wise, but then again the cost may be so high that it convinces you to go the DIY route. Knowledge is all, as they say. Mad Mike

Where is the boat? Local to Bournemouth/Poole? If so it will be far easier to explain what will be a fairly simple repair in spoken words rather than a load of writing. If it is local I would be happy to show you how to do a repair. Mad Mike

Quote...i will probably be on my own most of the time so it should have more than enough room and i need to be able to launch/retrieve on my own. Without a doubt I would recommend the Orkney. An ideal starter boat and very easy to launch and recover single handed (with the proviso of a decent trailer as Paul D suggested). Cut your teeth on an Orkney and after a season or two you will know more about what will make your 'ideal' boat. (By the way the ideal boat does not exist, it just that fools like us keep thinking that the next boat we get will be ideal) Anyway, an Orkney will hold it's value very well and be easy to sell on when you decide to go up in size. Go for an Orkney and you won't be sorry as it fits all your criteria at the moment. Mad Mike

Thanks for the info Dan. It would be great if you could post (or give me a link to) a photo. Was finding or placing power and earth leads a problem? Mad Mike

Dat's der Bunny!! Thank you Martin, much obliged. Mad Mike

In the terms of hull design the Orkney is the pinnacle of older and well tried shapes. A very tough and seaworthy little boat. BUT In the terms of what can be bought today it does not offer a lot of space for the money nor sea kindliness at speed. First off IMO you should give some in depth thought as to the type and variety of uses you need a boat to fulfill as defining this will almost certainly dictate which boat is right for you. If you want to come back with some ideas on how and what you want a boat to do I bet there will be something more in the way of direct advice. Mad Mike

On it's mounting bracket on the dashboard if possible. Did you have to try different spots on your 625 or is sort of dead obvious? Mad Mike

I need someone to come and fit my Standard Horizon cp1000 to the boat. Last year I used a lad Martin recommended to fit the VHF but for the life of me I can't remember his name or number. If anyone can recommend a suitable (cash in hand) person to do the job I would be greatfull. Mad Mike

Britain braced for 'worst storm of winter' on Monday as forecasters predict fierce winds and torrential rain Last updated at 19:13pm on 6th March 2008 A potentially fierce and damaging storm is expected to hit the UK on Monday, forecasters today warned. Winds gusting up to 70mph are forecast from early on Monday as a band of squally rain crosses the country. A band of exceptionally low pressure is forecast to bring heavy rain and severe gales across the UK, Meteogroup UK, the weather division of the Press Association, said. Exposed areas in the west and near the south coast have been warned to expect winds up to 80mph. Mad Mike

I believe the new owners at Sandbanks Marina and Boatyard have moorings available. Any more details please? Mad Mike

Can't you just see all the 'designer tackle' users creeping in round the side entrance wearing false noses, glasses and dressed in dirty mackintoshes as the stock up on cheepo stuff. Mad Mike

I agree with Terry. To be brutally frank there is not a chance in heck of you getting a mooring in a dodgy spot let alone a safe area and expect it to be inexpensive. Poole seems to be the most expensive area for mooring in the country. Even storage ashore in this area is more than a nice little harbour mooring in say Wales or Suffolk. Talking to guys on the WSF forum really P's me off when they talk about safe,, handy , and easy to use moorings for the astronomical sum of

Terry, I live about 2 K from 'The Range' and have been meaning to have a look. I didn't even know they did fishing tackle. As soon as I am walking wounded I will go and have a look as I am going stir crazy at home. Mad Mike

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Hi guys, I have just got home from hospital after an operation on Thursday last and partial kidney failure by Friday. However I had the services of three brilliant consultants and a fabulous nursing team who's intensive efforts over the last few days got me back almost well again by today! Even better still is the news that provided I follow their health and drug regime I should make a 100% recovery over the next 6 months or so Anyway I still haven't read your replies yet but I felt that I should apologise for asking a question and then apparently ignoring or not answering the advice offered. I now have an enforced 'quiet time' over the next few weeks so the forum here will be a regular visit for me. Mad Mike

I trust that putting this here on Tackle Talk will be accepted as I think most of you would agree that a chart plotter comes into the category of tackle these days. So, you have a budget of

I understand from research done some years ago that even trawlers have this adage as recordable trawl catches were/are lower in periods of constant Easterly winds, although no scientific explanation was given apart from this...... An easterly wind over the UK indicates certain patterns of low fronts/depressions are prevalent. It is a known fact that certain pressure levels bring fish onto feed/movement such as; Plaice definitely don't feed well with air pressure below 30" and not at all below 28", but give them a good high of 31"+ and they feed readily. I now guarantee that some bright spark will claim a record catch of plaice during the deepest depression over the UK in recorded history. But then that is the nature of such individuals Mad Mike

Quote...conger, which only spawn once in a lifetime. Yes and then some bustard goes and hooks them just at the crucial moment, no wonder they always look so miserable! Mad Mike

The word came from them themselves. For a time they were worried that Clements were going to shut them down and move everything lock stock and barrel to Oxford. Obviously they have resolved their problems. Mad Mike

As I understand it, there will eventually be a prop repair facility somewhere locally and it may even be staffed by folks we know. It is the trading title and ltd company that may disappear. Mad Mike

A little bird tells me that it would be wise for anyone who has a prop at Prop' Rev's at Cobbs to get it out of there PDQ. Mad Mike

Plugs out, IN gear, rotate the prop so that if all is well the rotation is transfered via the gearbox and drive shaft back to moving the pistons. Do several rotations in both Forward and Reverse. If there is a problem, first check the travel on the remote leaver/cable/actuating arm is pushing the gear leaver on the engine fully home. After this it can start to be expensive and IMO an O/B mechanic should be called in to give an opinion. Try Sam Tricket 07810 561520 (he gives a discount to club members) Mad Mike