mick

14 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

So far for the past two seasons I’ve used it Mick, it’s been the best anchor I’ve had and it’s never slipped. And never failed to retrieve. 

Must be just me then,but they never worked for me.

but then iv`e always had fishing boats,(no curtains & cushions ).😏😏

Think these last to posts are in wrong place.

1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said:

Rig my danforth anchor to trip? 
I have tried various ways to run the chain but it just won’t sit in the bow roller properly. As in it won’t come through. Any ideas.??

 

Crap anchors at the best of times, throw it away and get a plough type then cable tie chain along shank.

21 hours ago, GPSguru said:

Nah, that is just the Welsh going on holiday. They have to take all the furniture and household goods with them coz it won't be there when they return 🤣

Only if the northerners find out their on holiday.😅

Might be interested in a Raider.☺️

20 minutes ago, JonC said:

The only draw back with rainbow coloured cable is if you connect it the wrong way around changing the polarity 

I fink it`s ok as long as bof ends r same color

Can someone turn them the right way up for the UK,

just fell of chair trying to stand on head.

2 hours ago, mike farrants said:

yes plus the fact that now with full fuel tank, full spare fuel tank, anchor and rope all in the stern, it may be angled backward more than flat  - making it worse.

the bigger concern was the moisture in cabin roof - i guess that was coming down from where the wheelhouse joined the deck, but could have been condensation rising from the water ingress from elsewhere...... 

well  ive sealed the wheelhouse i think (and did it when the timber would have been at its driest)

still to do - new on seal the hatch, new better fitting cover, and install a lip on the wheelhouse roof - any suggestions here?  

Nice piece of guttering all round with a couple of down pipes would look good.😆

Whats suspicious about it , I think it`s a very nice offer.

wondering if I should start a business and ask for some money.

Whats the measurements,it might fit mine. no point in wasting it.😃

16 minutes ago, JonC said:

Some really great pictures there, they have inspired me to get in on the action. 

COR, might need to make two sarnies,

Nice to see you have matched the colours .

Yup

Just wondering if its possible to add where you are to your profile,

it would give a better understanding of some catch reports,

also easier to give local fishing marks.

just a thought. Mick.

Ours came from XS fitted with analogue gauges.

Will have to speak to our local sv engineer.

12 hours ago, GPSguru said:

Mercury SmartCraft digital gauge ......... It uses the first 10 percent of movement as trim and the rest is tilt ............. once on the water the 'Mercury active trim' automatically controls the trim until I override it .............

I have a 2020 60hp Mercury on my rib would I be able to fit smartcraft as aftrmarket.

Well done on persevering,at least you didn`t blank.

Why play around with fuel if their getting us all into electric vehicles anyway?

don`t think they will be able to generate enough electricity to charge them all.

they still haven`t got any electric cars that can tow caravans or trailers.

3 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

According to that article the only way is to use kerb side petrol stations. No mention of marinas converting their pump for E5. Why would they bother if 95% of boats can take E10!

I think if you read the RYA statement it says 95% road vehicles.

Why do you need to change the pump at marinas ,surely you just clean tanks and fill with super unleaded.

A lot of the guys on here are all round so you are in good company.

Joking aside welcome to the forum,they are not a bad bunch,

came with a 60hp,does the job nicely.

All ready for fishing,just need to run engine in a bit more.

The garmin Striker Plus 5 is a fishfinder with the ability to enter waypoints manualy .

it has no facility for proper maps, no sd card slot,and no wifi.

We have one fitted on our rib.

Wanted the GPS map but 65 was too big and too bloody expensive,gone up by £100.

When I had my 175 bought replacements from Warrior they seemed good quality.

give them a call ,they are very helpfull.

On 2/24/2021 at 9:51 AM, suzook12 said:

https://boats-from.co.uk/shetland/shetland-alaska-600-fishing-family-boat-no-reserve-bargain-136390

They haven`t any boats they just advertise other peoples without their permission .

Should have put cable through front wheel,makes it much more secure.

😆🤭