niggle Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I know its early but just wondered if any other members would like to buddy up for a spring attempt at the Pollack etc on the wrecks. Its only an idea at the moment and all the usual factors will come into play,tides,weather but it could be a good day if enough boats were up for it we could split into say...2 groups and target a couple of wrecks each and then all meet up on the better fishing ones? Anybody fancy it? Or have some ideas? Nige Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I like that idea but need to speak with my insurers first and see if we can increase my coverage beyond 12 miles .... unless you all promise not to sink me till I am within the covered area :-) Quote
Mike Fox Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Would love the chance of a decent pollack...my PB is about 6lb, and have always wanted a good one! Happy to crew, as Frisky is coming out on Friday, and will be ashore till the plaice return! Mike Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Would love the chance of a decent pollack...my PB is about 6lb, and have always wanted a good one! I got a 13.8 Pollock a couple of years ago off the needles. Mmmmmm tasted lovely :-) Quote
Wight Magic Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Nige i am happy to buddy up & go out the wrecks Dave Quote
great white Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Would love the idea My tip would be spread around a few wrecks and try to only fish a couple of boats on each. Even on the drift too many boats and sounders soon spook the fish. I believe that It will be a while before the fish arrive here though. So I may have chance to sort the engine out. Charlie Quote
codpiece Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 How is the engine coming on Charlie? Derek. Quote
biggcol Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 We will be up for this too. I've only done wrecks on charters which is totaly different to driving yourself, so need to learn from the experts. Colin Quote
Wedger Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I like that idea but need to speak with my insurers first and see if we can increase my coverage beyond 12 miles .... unless you all promise not to sink me till I am within the covered area :-) All I had to do was phone my insurer and ask for the change. Had the new paperwork the following morning and no extra charge. Quote
niggle Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 Who are you with Trev as mines coming up soon and have you got the AL CLAUSE written in Nige Im presently with HKJ Quote
Rob Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Nige - I hear SAGA do a good deal for the more mature (age not mental state\senior 50+) gentleman!!! Seriously - they do provide boat insurance!! Quote
niggle Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks Rob.....you Pikey Or is that a Piker Edited January 13, 2011 by niggle Quote
plaicemat Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I had a quote from Saga (not that I'm in their demographic) but the cover was not as good as that which I got from Porthcawl. Terry. Quote
Wedger Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Nige Mardon Marine I do have an AL clause but that bit was expensive Quote
biggcol Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I am with Towergate Marden cover for Elbe to Rochelle but had to ask. Had a quote from Porth Cawl similar prices for same type of cover . Saga was not as good cover. Colin Quote
Rob Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Last time I looked at Porthcawl there were issues for me with underwater gear cover. Not the same with Mardon, so I use Towergate Mardon. This was the info I found in Oct 2008 (check your small print): "I have just renewed with Towergate Mardon, I did get a quote from Porthcawl but they only cover up to Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I too am with Towergate Mardon and I have just phoned them. They have set limits which they will not exceed on certain size craft and unfortunately they wont exceed the "Non tidal and coastal" 12 mile limit on mine ..... but they WILL ALLOW THE CHANNEL ISLANDS!!! (which I am sure is more than 12 miles)! So I can travel the 72 miles to Alderney???? So we have to make sure the wrecks are somewhere between here and the Channel Islands I have the paperwork being sent to me for the extra. Quote
niggle Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 Graham does that mean that you're not insured for the 30miles in-between? I.e only insured while 12miles from land? Quote
dicky Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 there is a long ongoing thread on WSF forums about boat insurance. lots of confusion and conflicting opinions but it looks doubtful to me if any boat under 23ft will get cover for more than 12 miles. Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Graham does that mean that you're not insured for the 30miles in-between? I.e only insured while 12miles from land? Good point but I doubt it because elsewhere in the policy wording it does say that I can travel in the shortest route to get to my destination even if it takes me beyond the 12 mile limit and I will still be covered. Quote
great white Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Graham does that mean that you're not insured for the 30miles in-between? I.e only insured while 12miles from land? Good point but I doubt it because elsewhere in the policy wording it does say that I can travel in the shortest route to get to my destination even if it takes me beyond the 12 mile limit and I will still be covered. Better not follow us then, we never seem to take the shortest route to the Islands but there are plenty of wrecks just off the direct route, [within a couple of miles of the line] Quote
Member Removed Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Hi I would love to buddy up as well, please put Aquila on the list (insurance allowing??) Thanks Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Assuming Awol is up and running with all her new electronic kit Dean and I would love to give the wrecks a go Martin Quote
niggle Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Posted January 17, 2011 Provisionally Sunday 27th Feburary,neap tide,low water Christchurch about midday and Poole 12.50.So a lunch time anchor-up for a monster conger or two? Obviously all weather dependent,but nearer the time will see who is still up for it and try to form a plan or two with consultation of the wrecking guru's Nige Quote
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