Newboy Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 You're probably sick of me saying thank you, but thank you I have to say To the rest of you, the day went like this. 1) I arrived at the wrong slip, not a good start. 2) Slipped the boat and out of Poole harbour by about 10:00, the bridge at high water is a little low, and only just managed to clear it 3) Adam showed me how to retrieve the anchor using an anchor buoy. 4) I did a couple of retrieve and I think I have the hang of it now. 5) We did a little bit of fishing but didn't catch much, never the less it was fun. 6) The outboard drinks petrol like water at full(ish) throttle. 7) Came back at around 2:00 and I'm many more time more confident than I was in the morning. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 Kam Glad you had a good day and of course learn't a lot from Adam. That's what being a member is all about, helping each other through the steep learning curve Pitty you didn't go to Cobbs though as I was there at 8.30ish, camera in hand to catch the moment. If you have any photos post em up Martin Quote
Adam F Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 Kam, it was no problem - I was glad to help, I know how hard it was for me when I first started and any help or advice is welcomed. You seemed to handle the boat very well towards the end of the day, a few more hours under your belt and youll have no problem! A few piccies from this morning. Kam PM me your email address and Ill send them over to you. Quote
Adam F Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 A new boat for Newboy! - Sweet Honey. Quote
Afishionado Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 VERY nice Kam, and I am so glad Adam was able to help you. When I get back from my holiday perhaps you would be kind enough to give me another invitation 'cos I would love a trip out on her. Mad Mike Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 Pretty looking boat Kam Does she handle as good as she looks? Adam could you email the photos to Paul so that when he updates the members boat section Kams boat pics can be added Martin Quote
Newboy Posted September 28, 2004 Author Report Posted September 28, 2004 Compare to my old boat, she handles very well, at least I don't have to worry about waves from other boat/ships Sweet Honey suffers a little from cross wind maybe due to her height and lighter weight. Could do with a little more sturdiness like Maverick in heavier sea, but them I wouldn't be able to get her up the slip with my car. Mike, you're on, just get better and I'm ready. Quote
Afishionado Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Kam kindly offers.........Mike, you're on, just get better and I'm ready. Just think mate how my weight will help the boats displacement Mad Mike PS. ( I arrived at the wrong slip, not a good start.) You turned right and went into Davis Boat Yard. You should have gone straight on up to the gate bar and pressed the button for entry. Quote
duncan Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 think Cobbs has got rid of it's gate/bar mike....... nice looking boat Newboy - like the rod holders on the roof, really usefull to keep them out the way. I always seem to have a few getting in the way on the deck etc Quote
Afishionado Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 think Cobbs has got rid of it's gate/bar mike Has it? I bet some bugger drove through it again Mad Mike Quote
Newboy Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Posted September 29, 2004 I had the rack custom made and only cost me Quote
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