Martin.C Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Mike toms and I have jointly invested in a quicksilver 640...2009 model... We bought it from a guy in Chelmsford from where I towed it home today.. The boat has no engine as the poor guy had it stolen buy the usual scumbags !! They just cut through everything so mechanic mike has got that lot to sort out !! We have sorced a Honda 90 2006 engine which should arrive next week .... I shall be playing a important roll on the mechanical front ..makin tea and passing spanners etc ... Looking forward to getting it on the water :-) budgie, Stuie and Mal Thomas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Fisheagle Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 All the best with the repairs. It will make a great boat, Allan. Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 I hope all goes as planned with the repairs and nothing unexpected turns up. It looks a fine boat. Steve Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hope all goes to plan lads Nige Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Enjoy! Where do you plan to keep her? Hurry up and try snaffle a cod from the shadow of W2!!! Rob Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 nice to see another club boat let us know if you need any help getting her up and running hopefully in time for some Codding Tony Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Well done chaps, hope all goes well. Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin.C Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Enjoy! Where do you plan to keep her? Not decided yet where to keep her still looking at our options ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Nice ! Hope all goes well. Jim Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Congrats on the new boat Don't want to put a downer on your purchase but if you get the chance I would upgrade the outboard to 115hp as you might find the 90 may work hard to keep her going well. Keep the storage weight down and I am sure she will be fine Dave Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin.C Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Engine fitted just waiting for controls and cables to arrive from America .. The engine sounds quite sweet hope it's ok !! Mikes doing a service on it with new impeller .. Hope to be ready while the cod are still here :-)) niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Can I make a suggestion, please get some DNA coded security marking for your engine and electronics as the "tea leaves" are always looking for something to pinch. I think Charlie has a few packs spare. It may not stop them but at least the Police can identify them as yours if the get hold of any interesting bits and makes a prosecution easier. You also stand a better chance of getting goods back as well. Good to hear the boat is comming together. Dave Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Can I make a suggestion, please get some DNA coded security marking for your engine and electronics as the "tea leaves" are always looking for something to pinch. I think Charlie has a few packs spare. It may not stop them but at least the Police can identify them as yours if the get hold of any interesting bits and makes a prosecution easier. You also stand a better chance of getting goods back as well. Good to hear the boat is comming together. Dave Yep, Mine is DNA marked. If they'd have got away with it, we'd have evidence to lock them up ! It's now been Stamped in many places so grinding that lot off will keep them busy. Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianh87 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Can I make a suggestion, please get some DNA coded security marking for your engine and electronics as the "tea leaves" are always looking for something to pinch. I think Charlie has a few packs spare. It may not stop them but at least the Police can identify them as yours if the get hold of any interesting bits and makes a prosecution easier. You also stand a better chance of getting goods back as well. Good to hear the boat is comming together. Dave Dave, Do you have experience of any particular brand for the DNA coded security kits? Just been looking online at it and found this one: http://www.selectadna.co.uk/forensic-coding-domestic-kits/dnamarine25.html For £37 it looks like it could be worth investing in if it saves £000's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 That's the one ! See if Charlie ( Great White ) has any left. He bought a load for the club. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 The one I have which was suggested by the Police (Marine Section) who came along to one of club meetings, suggested Selecta DNA Charlie Chapman, our ex- club sec, managed to secure a good deal from the company and we purchased a batch well below normal retail price. Suggest you PM Charlie to see if he has any left. It was suggested by the Police to put your marks in no-obvious places as well as keeping photo's of your items especially if they have any marks or scratches which would act as a double ID opportunity. They tried this stuf out on the prop nut of a outboard and 6 moths later it was still visable, it was not suggested that this was a good place but they wanted to see how well it stood up to water, vibration etc. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes I still have a few sets of Selecta DNA at work, £18.00 per set Give me a call at work 01202 738824 if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin.C Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hi Charlie we had better have a set thanks , I will contact you at work next week cheers Martin z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hi Charlie As discussed please put a set by for me to be collected if possible at the next club meeting. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin.C Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sold my old Alaska 500 this morning to the first viewer for the price I wanted .. Result.. He's a local chap so talked him into joining the club hopefully :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Great result, well done, especially with the Winter drawing ever closer. Steve Martin.C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianh87 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes I still have a few sets of Selecta DNA at work, £18.00 per set Give me a call at work 01202 738824 if you are interested I would like to buy a set, will give you a call on this number or can arrange via PM if easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I will be at home this weekend by the look of the weather I have taken a couple of sets home to take to the next meeting, they are here if anyone wants them before the meeting Charlie Ianh87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianh87 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Yes I still have a few sets of Selecta DNA at work, £18.00 per set Give me a call at work 01202 738824 if you are interested Charlie, Wasn't able to pop in until Saturday just gone. Picked up a set from the marina office, and will use the kit in a couple of weekends time. Looks to be a good peice of kit and could well save a lot of money if needed in the future. Thanks, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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