plaicemat Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Having used Min-y-Mor 3 times now, I have identified the urgent improvements that need doing. Number 1) A bait tank which will be installed once I have a deck-wash pump installed which will be achieved with Martin's help. 2) Rod storage. This is the most urgent as it is very difficult keeping them anywhere they are not in the way. The obvious answer is a stainless rack on the roof but, at present, I can get under the two bridges without having to wait for them to lift but at high springs, it is tight. If I add a stainless rail and rack it will mean waiting for bridges so I would like to install one that folds down thus solving the problem. Where do I get one from or get one especially made, there is the rub! Discuss and make suggestions please. Terry. Maverick Martin and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Terry I have used Stainless Steel Steve in the past. 01590 674988. He specialises in Marine Stainless Steel Engineering. He is based at Lymington and his website is currently under construction. I am sure others will give you their contacts. Greg plaicemat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Jim's ex boss's (Tony of Robton Engineering or I believe his son now) company makes them to order so you or Jim design and Tony's guys would manufacture. I'm sure it would only be 2 pivot points plus one catch point with a drop down pin to secure or some such bodge.. Jim and plaicemat 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 I have used Robton Engineering as well. They made a special rail for the back of my Quicksilver Pilothouse to take rod holders. The work was excellent but took nearly three months to make the item as they were very busy at the time. I suggest wherever you go Terry, you ask them to give you a realistic lead in time for manufacture. I would certainly recommend them as well. plaicemat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 At work we use Elite fabrications in Poole for fabrication of special parts for showers etc and have always found them fairly priced with excellent quality work. Not used them for boat stuff but their website says they do marine stuff plaicemat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Terry I have used Stainless Steel Steve in the past. 01590 674988. He specialises in Marine Stainless Steel Engineering. He is based at Lymington and his website is currently under construction. I am sure others will give you their contacts. Greg Stainless Steve from Sway, his web site has been under construction for a couple of years now. I bet it’s going to be good. I’ve heard many great things about the guys work, unfortunately he doesn’t ever answer his phone or emails. I gave up trying, so I will never sample his goods. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Graham Nash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Quote: "or some such bodge.." Bodge? Bodge?😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Yes caught another specimen Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 What type of boat is it? Any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Stainless Steve, I have used him, high quality work, hopeless timekeeping. plaicemat and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Had my screen surround made by J & T Tubes on Upton ind est, made to measure, well pleased. plaicemat and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Update. Stainless rod holders mounted on the side overhang of the wheelhouse roof which gives me storage for 8 rods and doesn't affect the overall height, should be enough for two! Bait tank sorted thanks to Martin who just happened to have one about his person and, pro tem, I am going to use a small bilge pump hurled over the stern when stationary with the outlet pouring out over the transom. At some stage I will get round to fitting a deck wash pump but that may wait until the season is finished, no point in wasting good fishing time. A little cruise next week to Yarmouth (IOW not Norfolk) with Dilys and number 1 daughter with a nice lunch thrown in. Might have time on the way back for a mackerel or three. Terry. Jim, fisherman1055 and Brian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Good luck on the mackerel, I managed to find only the one this morning!R plaicemat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 17 hours ago, Rob said: Good luck on the mackerel, I managed to find only the one this morning! R That's one more than I found yesterday! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Have you tried hanging your line over the side and reading a book? It works wonders for Jackie ! plaicemat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Maybe we just need to be in the presence of greatness Jim?R plaicemat and Jim 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I think it's quite normal for wives to do that. I've heard that it's the Pheromones. Whatever it is . . . . . it works. I'd like to be able to bottle it and sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 well done Terry [and Martin] I have used that system of a pump over the side a lot Terry , but got fed up with chopping the pumps off when we forgot to bring it onboard. I now use a tee off of the deckwash system, via a larger diameter pipe and plastic valve it gives a good volume of water to the blue drum, without too much back pressure on the pump. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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