Graham Nash Posted August 27 Author Report Posted August 27 40 minutes ago, Maverick Martin said: I saw a boat for sale at Sandbanks Yacht co some years ago. Twas a Hardy 17' fisher cuddy boat. Spoke to Veronica who instantly said no. I put my sulky head on About a week later V gave me a cheque from our joint account and said go and buy you bloomin boat (or words to that effect) She has never stopped me buying toys since, happy days again She obviously cant put up with your sulky face any more! Maverick Martin 1 Quote
Rob Posted August 28 Report Posted August 28 I found your calendar Jim! Maverick Martin, Jim, Graham Nash and 3 others 5 1 Quote
Jim Posted August 28 Report Posted August 28 No ! I am allowed out it's just what happens if I'm brave enough. 🤣 No seriously, I told Jacqui that I didn't want to go to the boat show this year. I now know that I'll be available for the last weekend. Fri, Sat, or Sunday. Sounds like a good day out for members. Quote
jerry.shutter Posted August 31 Report Posted August 31 I had hoped to go but unfortunately too much happening. Quote
Jim Posted September 1 Report Posted September 1 So. Has a decision been made yet? Who's going & when? Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 1 Report Posted September 1 Lets start a list. Martin - anyday Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 1 Report Posted September 1 5 hours ago, Jim said: So. Has a decision been made yet? Who's going & when? I've started a list of who and when they can go however, I guess we will all be wanting to look at different things at different times so would suggest a meeting point for lunch/beer to meet up? Jim 1 Quote
Graham Nash Posted September 1 Author Report Posted September 1 Lets start a list. Martin - anyday Graham - 19th (with my son) Quote
plaicemat Posted September 1 Report Posted September 1 Lets start a list. Martin - anyday Graham - probably 21st, 22nd or 23rd. Terry - most days, preferably not weekend. Quote
Jim Posted September 1 Report Posted September 1 Lets start a list. Martin - anyday Graham - probably 21st, 22nd or 23rd. Terry - most days, preferably not weekend. Jim - Last 3 days 25th 26th 27th But don't mind if I miss it. Just sounded like fun with a bunch of us. Quote
Graham Nash Posted Sunday at 06:15 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 06:15 PM So, My son has now decided that he wants a boat (after having a day in Weymouth bay yesterday). He has been watching "you tube" videos all day of Parker 790's and wants to see one in the flesh. Ill now be missing the football 😗and going on Saturday 19th. Maverick Martin, Jim, Kingfisher 126 and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Jim Posted Monday at 05:36 AM Report Posted Monday at 05:36 AM Graham's Parker 770 Weekend from 2016. Filmed by Me. 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyPVKAkgcu8 Quote
Graham Nash Posted Monday at 06:50 AM Author Report Posted Monday at 06:50 AM I wonder if he'll let his old dad use it occasionally 🤔 Quote
Rob Posted Monday at 08:47 AM Report Posted Monday at 08:47 AM Sounds like a good boat share opportunity! Graham Nash 1 Quote
Graham Nash Posted Monday at 07:13 PM Author Report Posted Monday at 07:13 PM 10 hours ago, Rob said: Sounds like a good boat share opportunity! Ill mention that to him 😉 Quote
Jim Posted Monday at 07:19 PM Report Posted Monday at 07:19 PM 12 hours ago, Graham Nash said: I wonder if he'll let his old dad use it occasionally 🤔 I expect you can use it when the tank needs filling. 🤣 Maverick Martin and Colin-58 2 Quote
great white Posted Tuesday at 07:49 AM Report Posted Tuesday at 07:49 AM 12 hours ago, Jim said: I expect you can use it when the tank needs filling. 🤣 Funny I have a mate with a nice Karnic at Cobbs, that works like that. Graham Nash, Jim and 2006holmwood 3 Quote
Graham Nash Posted Wednesday at 10:33 AM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 10:33 AM On 9/7/2026 at 9:47 AM, Rob said: Sounds like a good boat share opportunity! Hes seen something he likes .... a merry fisher 695 and just watsapped me this today without any prompting from me ..... "The thing we should discuss is how much do you think you would use it if I bought it and it was moored at Portland Marina Would it give you more options for deeper sea fishing Or days out with kids Than the Orkney" I replied .... Id love to take it to the middle of the channel wrecks or alderney etc, but its far too good for what I do. You dont want fish guts on that sparkling deck! Quote
great white Posted Wednesday at 11:21 AM Report Posted Wednesday at 11:21 AM 44 minutes ago, Graham Nash said: Hes seen something he likes .... a merry fisher 695 and just watsapped me this today without any prompting from me ..... "The thing we should discuss is how much do you think you would use it if I bought it and it was moored at Portland Marina Would it give you more options for deeper sea fishing Or days out with kids Than the Orkney" I replied .... Id love to take it to the middle of the channel wrecks or alderney etc, but its far too good for what I do. You dont want fish guts on that sparkling deck! a very capable boat and an area with lots of fishing opportunity, as you know from your recent success on your Turbot trip. On our recent trips there seems to be a lot of life on the sounder, once you pass the Adamant bank. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted Wednesday at 02:49 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 02:49 PM Graham which 695 is it, the older version that Tony D had with an inboard engine or the newer variety with an outboard engine? Quote
Graham Nash Posted Wednesday at 03:02 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 03:02 PM 2022 695 series 2 with 150 outboard with a mooring at Portland. Im trying to get him to wait till he's been to the boatshow but he's being unusually impulsive. Maverick Martin and Jim 2 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted Wednesday at 03:34 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 03:34 PM Jeanneau I believe do two versions of the Merry Fisher 695. The cruiser which I believe has a larger cabin area and less cockpit or the Marlin which has the larger cockpit. Both are based on the same hull which should serve well for fishing. Mal has one Mal Thomas 1 Quote
Rob Posted Wednesday at 04:12 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 04:12 PM Not sure if you are aware but you can wash you boat down after use.Maybe you need better crew!!!!R Graham Nash and Kingfisher 126 1 1 Quote
Mal Thomas Posted Wednesday at 05:00 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 05:00 PM 1 hour ago, Graham Nash said: 2022 695 series 2 with 150 outboard with a mooring at Portland. Im trying to get him to wait till he's been to the boatshow but he's being unusually impulsive. The Marlin has the better cockpit for fishing and a side aisle for access to the Anchor no climbing, very important in my book. Jim 1 Quote
Jim Posted Wednesday at 06:32 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 06:32 PM Stand on a Merry fisher Marlin then stand on a Barracuda7 They look very similar but the Barracuda7 is FAR less tippy. And not sure but I think the doorway is a tad higher. I bumped my head going inside on the Marlin but not the Barracuda. Maverick Martin 1 Quote
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