Recent content by greeny

Yes of course. No boats = no attacks. But the data still shows the movement of the orcas and in which month they are more likely to be in which area. There are no absolutes in this, There have been 2/3 attacks up North already this year that buck the trend, but from the reports you can clearly...

If you look at orcas.pt website they give up to date reports as you probably already know. You can clearly see from the data and charts provided which months have greater risks in which areas if you look at the historic data maps. Click on the "Maps" section, top left on first page. orcas.pt -...

I will do, but I'll give him some time as its getting late now.

Thanks, maybe he'll be along later and give me some pointers.

I'm thinking of upgrading my 5 m fishing Rib to a Karnic bluewater 2450 with twin Johnson 140's on the back. Year 2006. Does anyone have any first hand experience of the boat or engines? Good / bad? Things to look out for. I know fuel consumption is going to be high compared to my old Honda...

That should keep you busy and out of the bar. ;)

What did you get in the end, Stingo?

All the way it would seem. Manchester Ship Canal | Inland Waterways Marine Information | Manchester Ship Canal | Peel Ports

Prevention being better than the cure.

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14 ltrs an hour is insufficient for a bilge pump. Maybe you mis-typed and meant per minute? You may need a changeover valve on the suction of the dual purpose pump to switch between bilge/shower.

Correct in your theory in my experience. Its all we have at the moment. Stay shallow, firecrackers and keep an eye on Orcas website for the latest incidents sightings and hence the locations of the Orca. In my opinion, the use of pingers does little to deter them. They're recommended use is...

Exactly the reasons why I did the same and bought my Sun 2000. Great little day boat.

Once again the thread descends into the world of stupidity and non relevant posts.