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Love the boys toys. There's more kit on that console than the space shuttle. Me and Geordie Brian use two tin cans and a bloody long bit of string.If you ever need crew me and just about everyone else on here are up for it. Have fun .Lofty

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Cracking boat Tomo .... hope she is all you dreamed she would be !!!

 

Wish you many safe and happy hours aboard .... and plenty good fish on her decks....

 

When is your first fishing trip ? ... I wonder what will be the first fish aboard !!!

 

I feel a raffle/sweepstake coming on !! rolleyes.gif

 

Keep us posted.

 

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Only problem is that Rob Tompson will charge Alan if he goes out on her!!!

 

Do you get a discount on charters Alan?

 

I guess being a charter boat excludes you from club comps, correct?

 

Does fish of the month count if you are on a charter boat in club waters?

 

 

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I think you have got your knickers in a twist Rob...

 

I will use my boat as and when I see fit.

 

I will also be taking my fishing buddies out as before, with the same rules as to contributing to fuel costs that were in place on my previous boat.

 

Being retired I can schedule my trips around any possible charter bookings....Oh, and bye the way....Rob Thompson is not the only skipper who will be utilising the boat for me.

 

As for the club rules relating to me personally being excluded from the club comps and fish of the month catches, I would note that I have yet to enter a comp or record a capture for the fish of the month during my time as a member......so it is of little relevance.

 

When club members come out on fishing trips with me as the skipper, I would expect that their captures be eligible for entering the fish of the month, if they so wish.....but Hey Ho...what will be will be.

 

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My questions were more directed at Martin and those that knows the rules.

 

I think fish of the month is valid on a charter boat but I am not 100%, asking for clarity.

 

I don't think there is any "personal exclusion" that will happen, it's not you it's boat related.

 

You are the first part charter \ part private boat owner i have seen in the club. I know there was a Fred chap who left the club, but I wasn't around then and didn't know if it was because his boat was too big or a registered commercial etc etc.

 

p.s. i know its your new baby and am not trying to rock her laugh.giflaugh.gif

 

Rob

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My questions were more directed at Martin and those that knows the rules.

 

I think fish of the month is valid on a charter boat but I am not 100%, asking for clarity.

 

I don't think there is any "personal exclusion" that will happen, it's not you it's boat related.

 

You are the first part charter \ part private boat owner i have seen in the club. I know there was a Fred chap who left the club, but I wasn't around then and didn't know if it was because his boat was too big or a registered commercial etc etc.

 

A discussion maybe worthy of another thread as we all join the club for different reasons.

 

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She looks magnificent Al I can't wait to see her on the move - hope I can keep up !!! blink.gif

 

 

 

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As a club member Tomo and member guests out on private trips that are unpaid not chartered are eligible to enter fish in our comps. So if you catch a fish freelancing that's also fine. None charter means a trip where no monies other than shared expenses (ie fuel) exchange hands. This also assumes the boat is under the max 35' permitted length as stated in the constitution/rules

 

Martin

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She looks a beast Al

or should I say a thoroughbred with all that horsepower.

 

How did she go on the Sea Trials and when do we get to see her in the flesh?

 

Love the pictures of the toys and Annies area.

 

I too hope that you have as much fun and good fishing on her as me Wendy and the Boys have had together and with friends on Alfresco.

 

She is a credit to you and will fit in fine with the Club, apart for when she is working.

 

Very tight lines mate

 

Charlie

 

 

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Thanks Charlie,

 

I have already introduced Annie to her early birthday present....and I've bought a new hoover as well...not so impressed with that though.

 

I'm sure we will have great times ahead : rolleyes.gif

 

Manta is coming home to local waters next week, as we need to fully sea trial her with regards to props etc......but so far so good with some very pleasing results.....all down to the foils me thinks. biggrin.gifwink.gif

 

 

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Thanks PJ for your assistance on the way home.........Now all home safe and sound...

 

a little knackered...but happy as a pig in S"""t ...started at 4am .....

 

What a performance,,,consumption and speed far in excess than calculated...All down to hull design and the hydra foils.

 

Wot 51 mph....... 27 kts average cruise speed over 185 mile trip...

 

 

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