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Hi Guys Gutted I couldn't make the meet in Kenford, the cars fine, typical "ladies" worlds gonna end type car problem, something and nothing, but hey where would we be without the fairer sex, anyway it's sorted. I intended to chat to the Deb'n beys in particular due to their local knowledge and experience of local waters, although I'm sure other members will have a view. Here's the problem. Many moons ago, when I was younger and lighter, I sustained quite a serious football injury, smashed collar bone and dislocated shoulder. Certain positions, lifting, reaching etc can almost dislocate the shoulder. You can guess what's coming next. Having taken the Tarpon 140 out three times now (great craft), on each occaision there has been a point when I could almost feel the shoulder rotating (about to dislocate) especially when paddling against a wave with my right arm. If this happened any distance from shore I could have a problem, putting it mildly. Mindfull of this when I bought the Tarpon, I bought a new marinised electric outboard and have adapted a crate to take the motor. I know a couple of people have experimented with motors, and I have read extensively on the subject through the US boards, but I'm not sure that all that messing about prior to launch wouldn't make the problem potentially worse. My question is:- Before I start adapting the hull with turnbuckles to secure the crate. Should I cut my losses, sell the motor and Tarpon instead looking at something like the Hobie. I am well aware of the safety issues at stake but no way am I giving up the sport, either way I will probably onle go out with other people. Your thoughts regards Flynny

S**t, brakes gone on misssus fiesta (nearly drove into a wall) I'm not going to be able to make it. Hope to hook up with you all soon. Have a good night Flynny

Hi All I'll be there regards Flynny

Welcome Codshead What do you mean from Essex, why are you not from Devon

Welcome ChrisW I'm up yer in Holsworthy regards Flynny

Excellent choice, count me in. regards Flynny

Welcome Spuds, there are one or two of us in Devon. I'm in Holsworthy Nr Bude. Beer-Beer, who mentioned beer, when and where??????? regards Flynny

Absent Absent!!! Were just resting, there's a few yakers around Exeter or as Bill would have it "Dem Deby'n Beys". We met up at the end of last year, great meeting in Salcombe, I'm sure one or two will pick up your post. As for me Tarpon 140 hopefully with one or two mods ready for 2006 based in Holsworthy about 22 miles from Exeter, . As Starvin said there's some great fishing to be had around these parts. Maybe see you soon Regards Flynny

Hi welcome Sodslaw It would seem that the "Debn Boys" are expanding at a rapid rate of knots. Check out AS Watersports in Exeter, that's where I picked up my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. I'm in Holsworthy not far from Bude, PM me if you want to have a look or call 07976 423604. Plenty of Devon guys with Prowlers. Regards Flynny

Hope for a better 2006, Tragic Terry. Enjoy yourself in Iceland, have you got a big drill? regards Flynny

Hi Welcome aboard, where abouts in N Devon are you, I'm in Holsworthy not far from Bude paddle a Tarpon 140 (camouflage so youl'l never see me!) Great bunch of guys on here and a wealth of info. regards Flynny

or howabout "Das Boot" after the german U Boat series

DVD turned up, cheers chuggs. Interesting, but mainly canoes, the bit about leaning into waves was different but I wouldn't fancy that fully loaded, looking forward to the next excursion and a chance to try out trolley No 2, maybe even do some fishing. Have a great Xmas and New Year. Regards Flynny

Mery Xmas Bill and a prosperous / damp New Year. Thanks for all the advice this past year, hope to meet up again soon, maybe try one of the N. Devon marks!!!!!!. Regards Flynny

"Ambrosia"