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If anyone wants to see examples of the Lowrance mapping, go to www.lowrance.com/Mapping/NauticPath/default.asp (sorry, I don't know how to do links), they can be expanded. To me, being used to Navionics, they look rather confusing and 'graphic'. Bob, I only got the small chart of Poole area with my 3500c but have now decided to go for the larger Navionics Gold, two of which cover the country.

I wouldn't think the transom is in the wrong position. It's usually found just sitting there at the back of the boat!

I apologise if this appears twice. I did it once and it didn't appear so did it again. There seems to be a toy I don't have. I have seen ad's for warrior 165's which include a bait rail and table. Where do I get one?. I've tried a google search and it only comes up with ad's for boats. It would have to be better that a piece of board on the deck. Terry B.

I have to say, though, that for those of us who make occassional forays to other parts of the country, in my case Norfolk and Suffolk (& Burnham), The Lowrance is a cheaper alternative. As a second option, it has to be better than spending another

Thanx. Bob. I've now checked further and find they are compatible with my 3500C and are available from these two sources. www.redcar-fish.co.uk/ at

I see from this month's BFM that Lowrance are producing charts, that are compatible with all their products, called NauticPath. The UK one covers from the Netherlands to Portugal, including ALL of the UK for

Can anybody use my spare ticket that I got as a bogof. This is for Saturday 4th March. Terry B.

I rather fear, not until they have joined the dole queue!Businesses used to be run by people knowledgeable in their particular discipline. These days they are run by bean counters and they accept no other right, moral or otherwise, that can't be counted in a ledger. Government works the same way.

At 0.3 of a knot, you probably wouldn't notice the anchor dragging. Try letting out more warp and see if this cures the problem. Do you have sufficient chain between the anchor and the warp? Usually, if a gps say's you're moving, you are!

Dave, according to my Mariner Maintenance Manual, the prop nut should be torqued to 55 lb.ft (75 N-m). Hope this helps. Terry B.

Interesting about the membership card. Pete Harris and I have never had one! What's the secret?

Incidently, I didn't click on the 'Book on Line' button, I used the 'Save 20% Online' one!

O/k, the in-crowd are obviously going Saturday so I will try to join up with you. I bought my ticket(s) on line as a BOGOF promotion. Being a subscriber to Trout and Salmon, I took advantage of their offer. When I booked the ticket at wwwgofishingshow.com, in the promotion box I put the code MTF (case sensitive) and selected Trout and Salmon in the next window. This gave me 2 tickets for

Anyone planning on going to the Go Fishing Show at the NEC. I have got 2 tickets for the price of one for the Friday, 3rd March. If anybody would like to join me, let me know asap. Should be a good 'do'; check it out on www.gofishingshow.com Could do Saturday 4th in extremis but was trying to avoid the crowds.

Newport Pagnell is M1.

Thanx for that, Charlie. Glad I kept some mackerel and squid back. I'll speak to my contact and see about getting some of those lug.

I can offer one more. Stingray will be returning to her old home with me and Pete on board. Is bait at Burnham mostly squid and mackerel?

I wouldn't worry too much about the prop looking too big. One or two trips over the bar at Christchurch should sort that out!

Maybe they were eating the perch from the inside, out.

I have to say, I admire your faith in human nature!

Yes, Stingray did make it out, after Pete leapt over the side and dragged Stingray off the gravel. It's good to work as a team! That's another prop bu**ered. Glad I went for the option where I only have to fork out for a

A very Happy Birthday, Jack. May all your fish be daft ones!

Likewise Pete and I.

Sorry, That was me!

Try again. That's a relief