Shropfisher Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I've got a 20 foot Ocquateau fitted with VHF, Fish Finder, GPS ( not a plotter ) the usual safety kit, which is fine for the Conwy area, the only traffic at sea is getting in and out of the marina, but when I get her down to Poole will I need other kit ? The Southampton boat shows coming up so planning on getting a Chart plotter, but if there is other "Stuff" that you recommend I would apreciate the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 A good chart plotter and card for the central English Channel. You have a pretty capable boat so you may also want to ivnest in one of the local books of wrecks like "Dive Dorset". The other guys will suggest other books. Also a chart for Poole Harbour as some parts can be pretty hairy as I know only too well. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Good Tide Table for Poole as it has two tides, well almost! Some spare gel coat repair as the rag & sticks get closer every trip! Good sence of humour towards jet skis Long achor warp as it can been a bit deep out there in places! Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 If you have all the saftey kit it sounds like it's what you want rather than what you need. A plotter will be a big plus and will help you in many ways PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropfisher Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks guys your comments were in line with my thoughts, I plan on getting the Admiralty CD and paper chart for the area at the show, Codfather mentioned long Anchor warp, currently got approx 120 foot what do you recommend ? Also noted on another thread a comment on some one not showing flags ? We appear to be the only ones taking precautions at sea, it must be worse around Poole with all the gin palace's, all money and no sense, I think this is one area of life we need more regulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Ron For inshore fishing ie: upt to 5 miles off the average depth you are likely to fish will be 80-90 feet. There are places where you will find 120' and I know of a few that are 200' plus. Offshore the deepest I have fished from Poole is 270' (drifted not anchored). With a scope of at least 3:1 you need lots. Most of us carry a coil which is 220 metres. Flags may have been our new club pennant or it may have been refering to an anchor black ball. BTW I received you application form today. Will forward your details to our membership sec who will be in touch with more info. I will update your forum status today Welcome to the best small boat angling club on the South Coast and possibly the UK and maybe even the world Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropfisher Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Cheers Martin, looks like the wife is carrying a lot of rope back from the boatshow !! well I won't want to drop the other toys I'll buy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Ron, To save your wife's delicate hands, have a browse on the forum about the different types of rope people use for anchoring. Cheapest isn't best (as I've found). Good luck and welcome. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropfisher Posted August 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Ron, To save your wife's delicate hands, have a browse on the forum about the different types of rope people use for anchoring. Cheapest isn't best (as I've found). Good luck and welcome. Mike To save your wife's delicate hands How do you know ?????? but could explain the size 12 shoes I now were, she told me they were mine, well thery were in the bedroom.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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