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Water in the bilge was my only idea, Adam, so when we had recovered, I opened the bilge drain on the slip and...........nothing! Now, this all started after I'd done a tight turn in the channel to go back towards the harbour from the river. I appeared to get cavitation but wasn't going that fast and after that the problem started. It remains to be seen if it does it again next time. Aluns note also reminds me; after all my support for Lowrance and 4 years troublefree use, my chartplotter went tits up. When I connected the battery, the chartplotter sparked up immediately without having to be switched on. It then just 'pulsed' with an annoying beeping, the sort one gets on start up when told not to rely on these instruments. Not 'alf. I tried disconnecting the cable and replacing it but it just did the same. What's that all about, then? Alun, I'm shooting Saturday but could possibly do Sunday. Let me know your plans. Terry.

Not a great report but a report none the less in a period of report sparcity. I've been getting desperate to waggle my pole and today looked about as good as it's going to get. Came down with my crew and decided to have a harbour day. After consulting the Oracle (Maverick) we decided to go towards Wareham and drown some worms. First cast, 31/2lb bass. This is going to be too easy. Fourth cast for my crew, 21/2lb flounder; nothing the matter with variety. Rest of the day, 1 small schoolie and a lot of crabs. However, it was good to get a blow and we both enjoyed our day. One small concern. I experienced a problem on the way back of getting the boat up on the plane; when I opened it up, all that happened was the nose tried to bury itself rather than lifting up. No different size crew, no more gear and, although the anchor and rope was in the bow locker, I've done that before when I've gone out drifting. In the end I got my crew to sit right on the stern, opened her up and then trimmed the engine up to try and force the stern down and she eventually popped up. I though perhaps I had taken some water on board and it had somehow settled in the bow but, nothing. Bizarre. Terry.

Apologies. I've done some further research through Lancashire Police and it is indeed b@ll@cks. Admin please delete it before someone passes it on. Terry.

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I'll give it a try again, Alun. We'll watch the weather, pray and speak later. I can try the new reel. Terry.

Many happy returns, Simon. I hope to catch up with you out on the briny before too long. Give my regards to Florida. Terry.

Having a lid on the pan will, of course, provide more efficient direct heat to the lead. Perhaps slightly ajar to release gasses. Terry.

No, Paul, I haven't seen the actual boat, only photo's so far, but I have been very impressed with what I've seen. I will certainly be dropping down to have a closer look when one comes in to Poole; I was just waiting for the word. Terry.

Mike, have a chat with Tom about the new Jeanneau 585. I'm considering it and personally think it's a) better looking, better made and c) should handle better (IMHO). But what do I know? Terry.

I'm really surprised to hear of your problems, Alun. As you know, I've never had any problems with my 3500C and like them so much, I've bought a larger, dual function model. Could be it was just a Friday night model and needs replacing rather than repairing. Terry.

I could easily be tempted, Alun. I'll speak to you when you finish school. Terry.

Bond shooting range. Quite fun James Bond 007 Terry

Sounds like a red letter day for you, Jack. Much different from your usual conservation conscious methods. Perhaps the fish stocks of the English Channel had better look to their safety. Terry.

Thanx for your good wishes, chaps. I knew I should have gone fishing. My birthday started on Saturday night with a gathering of family and friends at the Oxford Loch Fyne restaurant. During the afternoon, I had started to feel rough and by the time we reached the restaurant, was suffering agonising stomach cramps. First course of a very good fish soup down the hatch, I have to make a sudden dash for the loo where the Loch Fyne get their wares back. And this continued every half hour until 05.00 of my birthday morning. Needless to say, I have had a pretty abstemious birthday as regards food and drink. Oh, well, it's good to reach 60 as the alternative is nowhere near as much fun! Terry.

Good luck to everyone; with all the interest, it can't fail to be a success. While you're all enjoying yourselves yanking out all those prize winning fish, I'll be enduring my birthday celebrations in the bosom of my family and friends. Have fun. Terry.

As a matter of interest, Rich, what make of mould is it? I never seem to be able to co-ordinate meeting up with you and my supply of lead so would like to do some of my own. Terry.

Thanks for the nudge, Paul, I've downloaded it and all seems well at present. Several new features to get used to. Terry.

Hi, Phil, welcome aboard; you'll get as much from your membership as you will from a new boat, and it's cheaper! Nice fish, Simon. By the way, looking at the stretch in your arm and the fact that I can see the camera in the fishes eye, it must be all of 2lb. Terry.

Which is where the split screen setting comes into it's own. I picked up on that one at the boat show this year from the Lowrance expert, very good advice. Terry.

Worked for me but I had to crank the speakers right up. Good promo. Terry.

On my garmin 250 fishfinder, I use a split screen display and have 50mhz on one screen and 200mhz on the other, thus giving the best of both worlds (I believe, waiting to be told differently). I don't know if you can do this on a combined unit. Terry.

Amazing but not totally unexpected otherwise we wouldn't spend so much time on here. Members who work so hard to make the site what it is and the Webmaster for his creation, take a well deserved pat on the back. Terry

No but you can get it here on ebay for

22580 and bored now. Terry.

12840. I think I'm going blind! Terry.