Scotch_Egg2012

11 hours ago, Odyssey said:

Who do you work for @Scotch_Egg2012? 
 

I worked for Jaguar Land Rover for a number of years. I was lead engineer on the Ipace HV electronics (charger, inverter and DCDC converter) before that it was more research into Technology for EVs... 

Hydrogen is the way to go, a number arevlooking at fuel cells currently 

I work for Scania, first as a technician now as Workshop Manager. 

3 hours ago, Geoff said:

Yes, I agree with your comment, but I stated that electrically powered cars (meaning vehicles) are suitable for local/shorter journeys. Hybrid buses have been running for several years now, but it is the longer journeys (motorways etc.) I was referring to. I still see the problem being infrastructure to cope with the battery charging times, the current requirement , and adequate charging facilities. Of course added to all of these additional electricity supply problems is the intention to see the domestic (and commercial) use of gas/oil products virtually eliminated. We live on a planet of finite resources, but huge population increases. I live in Lincolnshire where we have some of the most productive growing soil/conditions, yet instead of producing food we see farmers encouraged (financially) to cover acres of fields with solar panels. I am sure that you are correct about the need for training technicians and the need for additional staff for safe HV working etc., but those additional costs will certainly not help productivity. I can see that China and others will benefit from our good intentions. Believe it or not, I am NOT against any efforts to help the environment, but question the way that we are trying to run before we can walk with our intentions to make some of the changes. Geoff.

I know our electric tractor unit is going to have a 45 min fast charge option so driver can charge on their break.  I'm no full electric lover. I don't see it as the most practical option and it will be a pain in the workshop and as you said the power network is not there. 

I personally see Hydrogen fuel cells as the better option,  as far as I know we as a manufacturer aren't looking at that route yet, although wouldn't mind betting our R&D department have been running them for a few years. 

3 hours ago, Geoff said:

Petrol/oil fueled vehicles are going to be with us for a long time yet. Electric cars in their current form will never be much use other than for local/shorter journeys due to the fact that it is not possible to recharge batteries in a reasonably short time. Just imagine the chaos it would cause at a motorway petrol station even today if it took 15 minutes to fill your tank at busy times. Fuel cells may prove to be the answer long term, or better yet Nuclear!!!. How will people that live in cities, terraced houses with no drives, tower blocks or flats ever manage to get their cars charged. How on earth will commercial vehicles, aircraft, shipping cope? I do not think that enough thought has been given to this at world leader levels. The fuel oil giants are extremely important to the world economy. It does seem to me that we in the west have jumped the gun a bit with some of our agreed undertakings, and in any case any earth saving reductions that we make will be countered by increases from China, India, Africa etc. I am actually, quite "PRO" electric vehicles (I have had 2 Toyota Prius hybrid cars), but I think that the modern petrol and diesel cars are now fairly emissions/fuel efficient - if to complex with their electrnics. Any. in essence please do not run out and sell your diesel/petrol uielled cars and boats. Lucky for you lot I am now being summoned to the table to eat my electically cooked dinner. Geoff.☺️

Commercial vehicles manufacturers are currently offering 2 option for urban operation, we launched a fully electric and a hybrid last year,  they have been carrying out field test operations on our roads for the last 2 yrs.  They'll be placed quite well as fleet depots have been gearing up with mass charging points. Long haul operation is the problem child that's going to take a bit more development but from rumours I hear we could be looking later this year for a hybrid tractor unit.  The big issue with electric comes in the form of training for technicians some very serious voltage involved in our traction system requiring 2 people when working on the HV side,  currently it requires a complete retraining of our workshop staff. 

Not going to bother until the Bream start showing,  time to get the end tackle ready

15 minutes ago, Andy135 said:

Thanks Scott, you're confirming what I had alredy began to suspect. We don't really have the ground for them round our way. Looks like I'd be better off catching them from the fishmonger still.

Do you not fancy heading to the wrecks? Some are not as far as you think. 

I've not heard of any reliable marks,  the wreck at Dean Tail does hold small Pollock and Pout but smaller than the size you are after.    You do get the lunkers turn up on the open marks winter time but they are not predictable.  Really if its Pollock you are after it's the channel wrecks that hold them. 

1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said:

Do you target them the same you would tope?

Very similar,  personal preference whether you use wire or heavy mono.  Baits are fish /squid,  plenty get caught on Cod squid baits. 

On 2/23/2021 at 8:54 PM, Saintly Fish said:

Where are they being caught Scott ?

Sorry I missed this,  a fair few from the Needles end and a few sporadic ones from Nab area.  Next winter bugger the Cod I'll be hunting the Spurs

What's the plan for fishing have you any marks in mind? 

50 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

@Scotch_Egg2012 if you meet on the water will you come back to Hamble and berth for the Saturday night ? If yes then can I have your boat name and loa? 

I think my plan will be sail back to Gosport,  I live in Stubbington so no problem forme to go home, shower and then come out for the evening

30 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

Hey Scott, good on yer mate. You can be security for the pub. Stops the lines of @suzook12 getting into trouble. 
like Andy says, it may be an early start Saturday, so if you want atleast one night at the Mercury marina, I will need to know soon as so I can get the spaces reserved. 

What sort of time are you calling early? 

You did better than us,  we headed down to the middle grounds and drifted for the Plaice,  tide was perfect but the wind was pushing along a bit too quick.  End result no Plaice.  Stopped off at Boulder on the way back just nosing to see if the Bream were going to make an early appearance but hey no Bream either,  just a couple of dogs to show for our efforts

I'm sure I'll be able to do some of the meet.  Likely leave my boat at Gosport and sail out and meet for the fishing and meet for the BBQ or meal. I'd be pretty useless on a pub crawl as I'm virtually tee total 😁

Just wondering if anyone here fishes it,  it's a mark I've often looked at but not tried yet.  

Interested to see what species are likely to make an appearance,  guessing Rays to start with but I'm very interested to find a mark east side to target some Spurdogs. Cuba is one I'd heard some very very faint rumours about

Bream,  Bream,  Bream and more Bream 😁😁 then onto Tope and Blonde Rays 

On 2/22/2021 at 1:13 PM, Andy135 said:

I've heard the same Steve. Was forwarded a couple of photos of decent-sized plaice from a couple of boats over the weekend. Fingers crossed we can get out there safely soon.

Bugger the Plaice it was the Spurdogs that roused my interest 😁😁

23 hours ago, DINOBOY said:

My fave conventional rod is the century Excalibur braid 12-20 it’s as light as a feather with a super sensitive tip leading down into a powerful rigid butt. Fantastic rod all round. 
specialist will be the 5kg class xzoga taka G   6’6” blanks. Super light and strong for all my  reef fishing. 

They are quality rods I've got the 12-20 & 20-40 class rods and love them, but then I do have a soft spot for Century rods still have 8 of their beach casters 😁

Not me just yet,  usually don't bother this time of year.  Time for boat service and there is not much worth me bothering with. Plaice aren't about in good numbers. 

Middle of March onwards is when I will start to look to get out again just in time for the Bream

Welcome aboard,  lots of great guys here.  Some really good info too

On 1/30/2021 at 11:49 AM, Saintly Fish said:

https://static.garmin.com/pumac/GMR_18_24_xHD_Install_EN-US.pdf
 

how am I supposed to know the angle of the bow when under way though? 

You can download a clinometer app for your phone it will tell you the angle when underway

Apologies for hijacking your thread

Now you'd never know,  I check that repair very regularly

Just now, Saintly Fish said:

That’s a nice scrape

Yeah unbeknown to me and the marina to be fair was a flat rock under my mooring,  it only came in contact with it on the spring equinox tides. Which were 2-3 days before she was lifted.  As I repaired it myself they paid all materials and forfeited the years mooring fee

Only found this when I had her lifted for an engine service

2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

Thanks Scott, I must admit I was bricking it just a bit! 

I know your pain well,  I had some Hull damage occur when I was in Town Quay marina.  Luckily it could only have occurred a couple of days before I had the boat lifted. Once I had cleaned it all up it was a waiting game to see if she had taken any more water into the layup,  the period after we had the heaters on it and then letting it sit to monitor it were the worst.