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Thanks everyone for your input, all useful stuff. Brian and Dicky, I tried The Service Centre as I have used them in the past but, regretably, I didn't get farther than "we don't deal with Lowrance or Eagle". Despite asking for a bit of advice, I got the same response. I then tried Greeham Regis and they were helpful but the person I really needed to speak to was absent. Hey ho! Then, on Brians recommendation, I called Navico who are the Lowrance agents and asked to be put through to the Service Dept as I generally find engineers more knowledgeable that sales people. He talked me through my problem and advised, as I had suspected, that my unit is obsolete, Eagle are not made any more and I can't get a replacement GPS module. I could get a compatible unit which might work but no guarantees. Now I was able to make a decision, it's definitely a new toy! I decided on a Lowrance Hook Reveal, 9" and Navico obviously sell them but the engineer had a quick look on line and found that Force 4 have them at a discounted price with £100 off, bargain! I found this surprising as it is the latest bit of kit they do and the one recommended by the Navico engineer.and, again surprisingly, he had recommended NOT to go for the Triple Shot model which saved me about £60. Long story short, I am awaiting delivery. As usual the Club has come up trumps with advice and my problem is, hopefully, solved. I look forward to being able to see where I am going. Next challenge is transferring my marks, hopefully easy as they are both the same manufacturer. Terry.

My backup chartplotter, an Eagle Fish Strike (Lowrance) is giving me the message GPS Module is not responding so I assume the antenna is furgled. Do we have a tame electronics firm who can confirm my diagnosis and, perhaps, supply a new module. I like to go with local people where possible (your local, not mine, Oxfordshire is not known for it's marine electronics)) Terry.

I shall also be amongst you tomorrow, if I'm spared! Terry.

If your pockets are deeeeeep! Terry.

Obviously you're going on heresay, Jim. 😉

Just a little point for folks to remember in this hot weather, any fish you catch which are not going to be dispatched should be kept off the deck of the boat, it is very hot in this weather and they will be burned. Jim, I imagine that one was destined to become dinner. Terry.

Now, that's a bit of class kit! Must admit though, I'd feel quite vulnerable atop that derrick. Terry.

10 knots? I want one. Terry.

Jealous? Moi? Well done! Terry.

I also use this for the smart TV in the sitting room which is not reached by the router in my study. This is fine for things you want to plug into the system but for wifi, the discs work great, even into the garden. We obviously don't have the same structure problems you have, Lofty. Terry.

I use the BT discs and they work perfectly. Terry.

Am I the only one who didn't know this? A really good tip for putting the line on a fixed spool reel to avoid any tangles, why isn't this put on the box? Terry.

Is your left leg in it's mouth, Dave? Terry.

Happy cake day Trev, have a great day. Terry.

There could be a chance closer to Poole.😉 Terry.

A very happy Jerry day to you youngster, take the day off. Oh yes, silly me. Terry.

Just pop and catch me a few plaice while you're out Jim. 😊 Terry.

Go on, you know you want to.😁 Terry.

That's going to be a great blow to a lot of ardent Brexiteers. Terry.

Likewise. Terry.

Looking forward to seeing you out there again, Charlie. Terry.

My first car was a 1937 Morris 8, WITH A SUNROOF! Next came a Singer LeMans drop head coupé, Morris Minor 1000 convertible, Morris Oxford Estate and a Morris Minor Countryman. Great old cars. I passed my test in a Vauxhall Viva HA (with the sporty short gear stick). I wish I still had the Singer, worth a bloody fortune now. Terry.

I rebuilt one about 20 years ago, fun little car. Also had a Frog Eyed Sprite, wish I did now. Terry.

I have several Fladen Maxximus rods and find them good value, they'll take any amount of stick being solid carbon. Designed and, I assume, owned in Sweden. Don't shut them in your car boot lid, they break, I have a couple of 7'6" ones that used to be 8ft. Terry.

The attitude in Germany is quite different to here, they do not do a lot of home charity. Their answer is they pay taxes and therefore if charity is needed, there is a breakdown in the system which is then rectified. When you think of what some of the charities are set up for like child abuse, homelessness and families with not enough food, you have to wonder if they have a point. Terry.