Took the sounder to BCF today.
Failed to fire up using their new power cable and battery.
Unit being sent to Lowrance.
Fingers crossed for a replacement or repair

Tas, I rarely disconnect the sounder from the leads, all this end looks to be in perfect condition.
Removed the fuse when it all failed and still no go

Head unit functioned fine before I touched the transducer.
Might have to pull it out of the yak and do diagnostic

I pulled out my transducer and restuck inside the yak to try and get better soundings. I think over time wear and tear had created a bubble. Anyways seemed to go ok. Was planning to launch off Cape Paterson for a quick test. Battery failed to fire the sounder. Grabbed another battery and this also d...

Awesome job cheater when are you fitting the rod rack?

San Remo channel challenge was thoughtfully postponed today to labour Day weekend.
I had a quick stroll to the pier today and you'd have to be mad to go out for a swim across in that.
Bring on autumn

Pack the game gear

Welcome to the forum.
I work in San Remo, and sometimes hit the squid from Cleeland bite
Post in the trips section if your going out and keep an eye if anyone is headed down this way for a fish (plenty of easy spots in short distance from you and better fishing grounds imo)

Hope that poly ramp is strong enough for the weight of your kayak and the added force of sliding it up?

Where there's a will there's a way, nice engineering if it works. Maybe a hole drilled thru both pipes and a long bolt thru the both will keep them joined?

Haven't done it myself but try
seeded mustard, lemon juice, garlic fryed off. Deglaze with a little white wine, then add cream. Once thickening and combined add fresh herb maybe dill or chives and parsley and some lemon rind.
Get creative, like spicy, add chillies