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Cruel, so cruel! But amusing. Terry.

Bit of D.I.Y? Terry.

I've just had a cover made to envelop the whole of the topsides down to the gunwale rubbing strake and outboard. I was getting bored with having to spend a day cleaning the boat prior to using it, getting off all the green gunge and leaves from the trees under which it is parked (dry moored?). For this I used Cut 'n Cover of Poole who were superb and very obliging. They make to measure as most boats have various 'toys' that need to be accommodated, which I thought was going to be a problem. No, they have a relation who lives in Oxford so would visit him before Christmas and go via my house to make a pattern. This was done two days later on Saturday 7th December and I received the cover the following Wednesday, 11th December. It fits perfectly with an ingenious securing system and is manufactured from a very superior material. Couldn't ask for more. I would recommend Cut 'n Cover unreservedly to the rest of the club and, as a sponsor of our Open Comp, they should be considered for anyone requiring any sort of cover work. I would post 'photos but it needs to stop raining before I can do that; I will try later. Terry.

I knew that! Phew! Terry.

...............or devastated when they mean destroyed

Don't even get me started on less and fewer! Terry.

I do! Must keep up the old standards of literacy. Terry.

Apologies to any professionals who noticed. Sorry, GUNWHALES! Terry.

Thanks for the suggestions chaps, hadn't thought of the roller option. I may give Midas a call to see what they can do. Terry.

Can anyone suggest where I can get a plate for the gunnel of my Warrior 165 for protection during anchor retrieval (Alderney ring method)? Despite best efforts, chain and gunnel sometimes come into contact. Terry.

Rob, 'he's' out Wednesday or Thursday trying for something to go with the chips. I shall be on Stingray so will have to find my own spot. Looking forward to it. Terry.

Curses, foiled again! Obviously, when I said you can do this, I was referring to Charlie, I wouldn't stoop that low as you know, Martin. Totally trustworthy fellow. BTW Charlie, I can't see a way to transfer data; someone more adept may know of a shortcut. However, once it has been paid for and downloaded, one can put it on multiple instruments, i.e. 'phone and tablet. Terry.

Charlie, I have it on my Galaxy S3 mini and my Nexus 7 tablet. Works well but I have only inputed information straight onto the phone/tablet. I basically have it as a backup on board as I always have my 'phone with me. Also useful if you are on another boat to snaffle marks. I will check out the transferring of information. Terry.

.........................or do they? Terry.

Thanks for the good wishes, chaps. Now I'm back from Kent I hope I shall be able to get out and catch some cod to celebrate. Someone said to me recently that it's a bu@@er getting older; I have to say, it's better than the alternative. Roll on another year! Terry.

I really wish I could join you all for this one but I shall be on my way back from Kent on the Sunday. Looking after a friend who has just undergone cancer surgery and is feeling a bit fragile. Terry.

Pete, get some spray electronic contact cleaner and spray onto all connectors/contacts on the unit, this can sometimes sort the flashing screen problem. It is especially prevalent if the unit is left connected to the power so give it a try. Disconnect the connectors and spray both parts and then reassemble. Instead of mounting the new unit straight to the boat, use a small turntable (perhaps a TV one) and mount it to that so you can rotate it. Just my thoughts. Terry.

Here in Oxfordshire, we had a maximum wind of 23mph with a maximum gust of 29mph. Can't see what all the fuss is about. Terry.

Ta! Terry.

Yep, that one seems to be risk-free, and very interesting. I've always told my wife I'm not ogling other women or making odious comparisons, now I have a legitimate reason. Terry.

If you can wait 'till I come down, I'll take it, Martin. Terry.

Just a warning, my computer virus control (McAfee) blocked a 'dangerous' download from this site. Could be nothing or so. Terry.

Not for me, I'm afraid. That day I shall be on my way to Scotland for a week's salmon fishing. Good luck to all. Terry.

Ebay say that 'sold as seen' has no legal standing http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sold-as-seen-as-is-no-returns-/10000000002394120/g.html Paypal invariably come down on the side of the buyer. Harsh, I'm afraid. Good luck! Terry.

I believe Mark at Alderney Angling has plenty! Terry.