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I also find it useful when travelling. A friend that I fish with in Florida does not have a chart plotter or fish finder (surprisingly, not that unusual). I have therefore downloaded the relevant charts at a small cost so when we got caught out by a thick mist I was able to save the day. He was absolutely amazed and has been converted. I think it is just a question of him being 'a certain age', that he has always managed without these aids because he knows his waters and hasn't come in contact with the technology because he doesn't fish on other boats. Terry.

I would have been happy to participate but this was my main concern also. Let me know what you discover. Terry.

You can always buddy up with other members when they are out, just post with the day you are thinking of going and see who's about. Terry.

Happy Cake Day chaps. Reasons to be cheerful, spring is now here so get fishing. Terry.

A very Happy Cake Day Chris. Terry.

This will be the last time I say, Happy Birthday Mr. Chairman. Terry.

I have frequently experienced this, they seem to go into hibernation mode during the winter. Sometimes an email will bring a response but no guarantees. Who have you tried? Terry.

Oh! Thank you Brian. Not a good thing then. Terry.

At the risk of sounding stupid, what is reservoir fluid that contains oil? Terry.

Me too, although I have retired from doing my own work as it has got to the stage where I lift the bonnet and don't recognise anything under it. Additionally, I don't have a computer to connect to it which seems to be an essential today. Terry.

How do they judge 'mechanically proficient? Clarification needed. Servicing is the most difficult the first time you attempt it, thereafter, like servicing your cars, it gets much easier. There are plenty of YouTube videos to guide you through the process, go for it! Terry.

And no reason why you shouldn't do your own outboard but NOT when it is still in warranty as this would almost certainly void it. Who did your first 20 hour service? Terry.

Without any racism whatsoever, check the restaurants specials boards! Terry.

I'm surprised certain folks didn't hack off the fins. Terry.

From my research last autumn, it is designed to keep fuel stable rather than treat that which is already suspect. You don't need much in there so I would suggest using it as a matter of course. However, having said that, I recently used some 2 year old fuel in my rotovator and it started first pull so I'd be tempted to just go for it. Terry.

A Very Happy Greg Day, it's all yours for the duration. Get some in! Terry.

I thought I recognised it, I think somebody caught it last month. Terry.

That makes the day very special, I'm so pleased for you. Terry.

A very Happy Cake Day young Brian. Terry.

So, you sort of came joint first. 😉 Nice day out though. Terry.

Not that I've tried this year but 50/50 banks seem to be producing. Terry.

I would say take both, I was in the position two years ago when I couldn't even get a bite with squid on a mark where I knew there were fish. Alun told me to swop to mackerel and thereafter it was non stop action. And yes, on the bottom. Terry.

Set of largish feathers baited with mackerel chunks. Terry.

Min-y-mor goes under and is available at reasonable rates. Terry.

Thanks for that Martin but I am trying to avoid paint. The wrap solution should be permant'ish provided I'm careful not to attack is with anything abrasive or corrosive (like oxalic acid), all it needs is cleaning with soapy water. Terry.