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Hi Mark I too changed the anodes for Ali on Black Diamond. She does not have shaft anodes. The stern gear is all bonded back to the anodes so all I did was check that was in place and secure. The shafts are also bonded through the drivetrain - there should be a link either side of the rubber coupling to contiune the bond. If you are worried you could also put on a shaft "Electro eliminator" - I know asap do them but as Baz will tell you a strong tide makes them squeek at night! http://www.mgduff.co.uk/leisure-craft/f ... ectro.html I am sure you know but the thruster is also likely to have its own anode. Wayne

Was a tad chilly down the marina today - watched a sailboat go out with the people really well wrapped up. Found a good job to do today - ran Paraffin through the Eber on full blast for four hours to give it a clean out - boat was nice and warm

I took these pictures today to show my Brother in Law who used to be a lifeguard on Gorleston beach but now lives in Newquay - well he would ! When he was up at Christmas I suggested we took the dogs on the beach and he said we need to look at the tides as at high tide there is NO beach. It was a few years since he left the area and was surprised how far the beach now stretches. I told him that the the breakwater know locally as the "Keep Off "is now in very shallow water - in his day people used to bomb off that! Well this is the scene with still an hour to run before low tide. I know the tide is lower than prediction but I guess the outer harbour has done something for the local community after all

What about a nice waterscape Ian, do you think I should send the photo to Boris?

It is of course easy to pick on parts of the broads that are not so nice, as I did, tongue in cheek, with a shot of London - maybe look at some of the other pictures of the broads on that same site. It would be nice for all areas to be pristine, but especilly in these times that isnt going to happen. Maybe if people focused on the positives in life Overall Gem I say ....

Sorry Trevor but not sure why you are mad at us - I though the Lounge was the place for idle chit chat as the board index quotes "Non Boat/Broads related Topics and Discussions". You are of course quite right there are many people with similar and difficult circumstances at the moment. In this particular case it just goes to show however "sucessfull" someone has been there is still room for crap to happen.

Hardly a Dustbin IMHO - The images look typical of what can be found in any town if you look. If you want to visit a dustbin try Regents canal - even Baz wanted to get out out quick!

Looks cool - wonder if I could get that past the BA wash and noise test for a bit of waterskiing?

The Dutch seem to be taking a more sensible approach to what is, in essence a disagreement between goverenments, with us caught in the middle. Barry looks like clogs and windmills then!

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Hi Steve Have a look at the kenlowe site : http://www.kenlowe.com/pre-heaters/cars/diy.html Wayne

Hi there I can only comment on shaft drive boats but yes it will run on one engine but you will have to apply a little rudder to compensate for the off centre leverage. Be aware though that the prop on the non running engine will cause the shaft and hence gearbox to rotate as you move thru the water. Some gearboxes apparently do not like that. hope that helps Wayne

Hi there from us too ! Wayne, Tracy & Maggot

I dont think its the end John - might make it more expensive through a point of principle though: WHEN the euro collapses they might be glad of some visitors! In any case where can I fill up with white - does anyone sell it waterside? Wayne

Oh er missus! I intend to be out from the 23rd onwards as the outlaws are around ...realisticy I will be allowed out 27th/28th or there abouts. W

Hi from us too Wayne

Thanks Jonathan I did think about using my iphone as a little router for the lappy - but then I am stuck with Vodaphone regards Wayne

Hi all Thinking of putting Mifi on the boat - does anyone have any exeriance and if so which provider works ok on the broads. Wayne

Hiya Try this : http://www.btfon.com/images/media/commo ... n_faqs.pdf I use BF fon and never had any problems at home regards Waynee

Hey Gav, some great pictures of some fantastic times!

I wouldnt say rule it out Barry - as has already been mentioned if we do things legally, and with the right paperwork I cant see how there can be much of a problem. By the time you've opened the taps up on your rocket machine you wont have much red in your tank when you get there anyway.

I propose we put Baz in charge as lead boat - we're all bound to get away with anything then

Baz - this is already sounding a really big job mate

Have a day in my life trying to run a business in this country without the "toys" and see how far you get.!!!