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Right, thanks for all that good advise chaps, as usual. I think I will reverse the line to be sure (good money saving tip which I had forgotten) and double the knot for extra strength. I'll let you know if it doesn't work. I would prefer to continue with the albright knot as I know how to tie it, the one Dave gave me being a bit more complex therefore increasing the chance of messing it up. So, when anyone's ready to go to Alderney again, I would like to give it a good testing. Terry.

Nice thought Alun but it was a different reel on the heavier outfit. The more I think about it, it was not the knot undoing, it was the braid snapping. Perhaps the line isn't as heavy as I thought and the nylon is too much for it. Dave showed me a knot, with instructions, and I tried it and it was fine but quite bulky. Don't know what it was called. Terry.

That's uncanny, must be a clone. Great outfit and what a superb trailer. I'd be happy to own a boat like that. Terry.

This could be construed about casting aspersions, though. I've got your number, Mr. Francis! Terry. I knew you would be so cruel, Charlie, so relax, I won't be sending the boys round.

I can assure you Tom that I am tying it right, I've been a knot man for more years than I care to remember and can follow instructions. Some of my mountain knots have to be reliable for more than a big fish. I put 10 turns around, perhaps not enough, and am very particular about where the tag end goes. Perhaps there is too much discrepancy between the two breaking strains; I dont know but have never had one part before. One further thought that just occured to me, perhaps the braid has degarded and become weaker, it's been on there about 4 years, and it is always the braid that parts; I don't even get any twisted bits back that shows the knot has unravelled. Isn't it great when you can discuss these things. Thank you. Terry.

O/k, what knots do you bright sparks use for joining braid to nylon. I have been using an Albright knot for years which has always proved adequate but not, apparently when dealing with tope. I had several break-offs in Alderney and need a substitute. Terry.

Try here, Adam, Gelcoat repairs.. If it's a little deeper, go to Fibreglass repairs. Fill first, then gel coat; as in everything, to get the best results requires good preparation. Good luck. Terry. By the way, the examples are from producers of the materials so substitute the brand you get here.

Someone is trying to be contentious. She hasn't been anywhere apart with me since she left the Norfolk Broads and her first owner. It's just that when I bought my Warrior, everyone assumed I would do the normal thing and sell the other one. I forgot! There was talk of my son taking her over but, as nothing was done, I decided to sell. And with such a good and loving home for her to go to, I'm not at all sad to see her go. Enjoy with a clear mind, Adam, and don't listen to the stirrers, especially the ones who don't remember her from when I was using her! Terry.

Deep joy! My previous Lowrance chartplotter, which was about 2 years old, ceased to function in as much as it wouldn't completely fire up so I replaced it with my current combined unit. Upon reading the above, I obtained some switch/contact cleaner, sprayed it in the appropriate holes and; bingo! Up and running as before.

I didn't say that. I just have a feeling for these things. It is a nice outfit, though. Terry.

Thanks for the skype wheeze, Dan. I didn't suggest that it was possible to use as an alternative to a chartplotter, however, it's very good for planning/hypothesising when away from home and storing ones private marks on and being able to see them in context. O/k, I admit it, I'm a bit of a gadget tart! Tidal info is quite useful though with a bit of extra information to hand. Terry.

Adam, you have mail. Terry.

I've consulted my crystal ball and it's a 1999. Terry.

It is as you see it on your chartplotter and it costs

Ta! Terry.

BTW, the flyer is in colour and opens in Adobe so I don't think I can get it on here. Unless someone can tell me differently. Terry.

Also, Windguru, now that's useful. Terry.

As my old chartplotter is u/s, I decided to chase this up. I contacted the Service Centre on behalf of the club and received the copied email in response. Hope this helps other members. Terry,

I have recently acquired an iPod Touch and have been busily downloading Apps for it and discovered a great one. It is a Navionic Gold UK App which gives me the charts for the whole of the UK and, randomly, Holland. All the details that you will find on your chartplotter. Not sure what I'm going to use it for yet but what a great toy. I think I'll use it to store all my favourite marks on, then I don't have to access the chartplotter to retrieve one. Terry.

And me. 1) Adam F 2) Alun J 3) Paul Jennings 4) Charlie Chapman 5) Dan Chapman 6) Jon Parker (Soleman) 7) Colin Francis 8) Bobi Francis 9) Gordon Holt 10) Terry Bartell Terry.

I believe Dave said he had another coming but he will confirm this. Terry.

Apart from Kimmeridge, of course. Terry.

............accompanied by.............me. Terry

Thanks for the offer, Dave. I'm off to Munich at the crack of sparrow fart tomorrow and returning Sunday night. O/k to give you a call next Monday? Let's just hope for good weather. Terry.

I would be available to crew if there's a space going, only proviso is that I have to be back for a hospital check-up appointment on the Monday; i.e., return Sunday. Any offers? Terry.