4th Annual Nacho Run: 8 Jan 2012

[Nathan k]

It was not a massive job to be honest, there is only an engine and bilge connected now. i replaced the odd length of wiring but i am 100% sure it was the right amp/volt and on the right terminal.

Could a flat battery cause a grinding sound within the starter?

I did use a hammer and re form the "O" type connectors that go onto the battery, also when connecting the bilge back up i wired it straight into positive bypassing the on/offswitch on the top of the battery, there were a few sparks which could explain a flat battery although the bilge still works fine?
not sure how much power the engine draws but the battery barely shocked me so i can only presume the battery is not as charged as it should be?

[Nathan k]

think i've solved the problem, got the engine to turn over once connecting the engine wires straight to the battery. however the negative point on the battery has had it, simply touched the wire and half the negative point came off with it! i guess it's going to be a new battery... could explain why not enough current was getting to the starter motor as well.

[PeterM]

Originally Posted by Nathan k

think i've solved the problem, got the engine to turn over once connecting the engine wires straight to the battery. however the negative point on the battery has had it, simply touched the wire and half the negative point came off with it! i guess it's going to be a new battery... could explain why not enough current was getting to the starter motor as well.

Hammers on batterys will do that .....

A swift trip to halfords I am sure will find a cheap enough replacement as its only a small(ish) motor to turn over. Get that done by Sunday and all is good for a run to Yarmouth and if breaks/stops working for any reason when out then pleanty of help and support around too !

[Trevor G]

Originally Posted by Avocet

From Southampton (leaving 11.15?)
Neil Harvey + 1
TrevorG + ?
Mark241 + 2
David

Hi David
It looks like my +? is just TrevorG + 1.
For others leaving from Southampton or who want to meet up off Cowes, I'm aiming to leave SDS at about 11.00 so should be out of the Itchen speed restriction by 11.30 and off down Southamption Water.
Trev

[Nathan k]

Originally Posted by PeterM

Hammers on batterys will do that .....

A swift trip to halfords I am sure will find a cheap enough replacement as its only a small(ish) motor to turn over. Get that done by Sunday and all is good for a run to Yarmouth and if breaks/stops working for any reason when out then pleanty of help and support around too !

I didn't hammer the battery!
do I not need a deep cycle whatever you call it?

[SPR]

Originally Posted by Nathan k

I didn't hammer the battery!
do I not need a deep cycle whatever you call it?

cheapest traction battery you can get your hands on! 65 - 80 amp hours


S.

[adrian c]

Originally Posted by Avocet

Ah! Was it you that I was sat next to at the Jolly to the Folly? No problem with the number of boats but let me know the final number of people when you can in order to help the pub cater and arrange tables. I leave you to liaise with the Southampton boats to meet up off Cowes if you're so minded.

yes we were at the folly, just the two of us this time look forward to meeting up with everyone on sunday (hope the wind dies off by then )

[Avocet]

So: taking PMs into account and ignoring the ??s and 250kts (who hasn't indicated where his boat is), I make that 22 people. Correct me if otherwise.

From Poole (suggest leaving Parkstone Bay Marina 11.30):
Avocet and Mrs A
Oscarguitar + 2
Longjohn? + ?

From Christchurch (Poole boats will be passing just before midday):
Mudbug? + 3?

From Lymington (via The Needles) (leaving 10.00):
Whisper and Mrs W
PeterM + 1
Ian M + 1/2/3?
Nathan K + 2 (understand that all's working well now )

From Southampton (leaving 11.15?)
Neil Harvey + 1
TrevorG + 1
Mark241 + 2

From Wootton Creek
adrian c +1

As mentioned before: suggest that we use CH72 and if anyone who hasn't got it wants my mobile number PM me. See you Sunday (for which the weather looks good!)

David

[longjohn]

Originally Posted by Avocet

So: taking PMs into account and ignoring the ??s and 250kts (who hasn't indicated where his boat is), I make that 22 people. Correct me if otherwise.

From Poole (suggest leaving Parkstone Bay Marina 11.30):
Avocet and Mrs A
Oscarguitar + 2
Longjohn? + ?

From Christchurch (Poole boats will be passing just before midday):
Mudbug? + 3?

From Lymington (via The Needles) (leaving 10.00):
Whisper and Mrs W
PeterM + 1
Ian M + 1/2/3?
Nathan K + 2 (understand that all's working well now )

From Southampton (leaving 11.15?)
Neil Harvey + 1
TrevorG + 1
Mark241 + 2

From Wootton Creek
adrian c +1

As mentioned before: suggest that we use CH72 and if anyone who hasn't got it wants my mobile number PM me. See you Sunday (for which the weather looks good!)

David

Yep count me in - pick you up as you go past Sandbanks Boatyard/RMYC

[Ian M]

Originally Posted by Avocet

From Lymington (via The Needles) (leaving 10.00):
Whisper and Mrs W
PeterM + 1
Ian M + 1/2/3?
Nathan K + 2 (understand that all's working well now )

David, I will have 1 crew member, ie 2 of us in the boat.

[Avocet]

So then, 24 people:

From Poole (suggest leaving Parkstone Bay Marina 11.30):
Avocet and Mrs A
Oscarguitar + 2
Longjohn

From Christchurch (Poole boats will be passing just before midday):

Mudbug? + 3?

From Lymington (via The Needles) (leaving 10.00):

Whisper and Mrs W
PeterM + 1
Ian M + 1
Nathan K + 2

From Southampton (leaving 11.15?)

Neil Harvey + 1
TrevorG + 1
Mark241 + 2

From Wootton Creek

adrian c +1

..... with Mudbug and 250kts still unconfirmed.

[Oscarguitar]

David,

I will only have myself plus one now. See you tomorrow. Looking like a good day out.

[Nathan k]

Originally Posted by Oscarguitar

David,

I will only have myself plus one now. See you tomorrow. Looking like a good day out.

Same, just +1. They didn't fancy sitting on the tubes in the end. It was probably a good idea considering my driving...

[Trevor G]

Just as others are dropping their numbers - I'm now Trev + 3!

[whisper]

See you all tomorrow, we are still planning to launch at 10am.

[Avocet]

So the final confirmed count looks like 24:

From Poole (suggest leaving Parkstone Bay Marina 11.30):
Avocet and Mrs A
Oscarguitar + 1
Longjohn

From Lymington (via The Needles) (leaving 10.00):

Whisper and Mrs W
PeterM + 1
Ian M + 1
Nathan K + 1

From Southampton (leaving 11.15?)

Neil Harvey + 1
TrevorG + 3
Mark241 + 2

From Wootton Creek

adrian c +1

Forecast looking good:

The Solent and Christchurch Bay

Sunday
06:00 - 11:59 UTC
Temp 8 Min 9 Max
Grey Cloud becoming Sunny Intervals
Wind F4-5 becoming F3-5
Wind Dir. NW
Max. Gust 26kn becoming 24kn
Sea State Slight
Pressure 1028mb
Visibility Very good

Sunday
12:00 - 17:59 UTC
Temp 9 Min 11 Max
Sunny Intervals becoming Partly Cloudy
Wind F3-4 becoming F4
Wind Dir. W
Max. Gust 22kn becoming 24kn
Sea State Slight
Pressure 1030mb
Visibility Good

See you all later today.

[Oscarguitar]

Poole bay flat as a pancake right now.

[longjohn]

Thats good news

[Neil Harvey]

Just passed whisper on m3 coming up to j12 so guess he won't be launching at 10

[Oscarguitar]

Hi all,

Good to meet you today, great day out and v lucky with the weather. Big thanks to David for organising it all.

I did take some video but quality is pretty poor. I'll try and post it later this week. Hope some of you are in this picture.