Sinbad Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 (edited) I'm a happy chappy (again!) At long last, I've aquired my new boat (new to me). After a lovely sunny day Saturday, I spent most of Sunday in the rain helping to offload 'imagine' from its trailer and bed it down in the marina at PYC. Its a cracking little Orkney - pretty much sorted, and ready to go as she was used for fishing by the previous owners. I've just got to spend some time making it familly friendly, which I shall do no doubt after the first familly trip out !! I've not been getting at all excited, apart from not sleeping at night, for two weeks - but I put this down to the flu.... and have kept 'radio silence' as I didnt want to tempt fate if it all came to nothing. Anyway, I still cant believe it, just have to remember where all my fishing tackle is now, and how to find a few decent marks... Or better still....rely on the crew..... anyone wanna go fishing ?? Paul F Edited March 4, 2007 by Sinbad Quote
Paul J Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 Nice one Paul, im up for a ride anytime PJ Quote
Maverick Martin Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 Cracking looking boat Paul, hope you enjoy her as much as you "imagine"d you would Martin Quote
alun j. Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 Well done Paul ........... I was waiting for a call! Hope you are feeling better ...... and soon get the opportunity to test her out. Looks a cracking boat, Alun. Quote
Adam F Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Nice one Paul - a super boat. I would be inetrested in a trip out in her - as I had considered a Orkney 20 before I bought OOTB. Well done! Quote
Afishionado Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 What a lovely 'boaty' looking boat. I love the workmanlike traditional lines of the Orkney, she certainly is a good looker. Mad Mike Quote
TomBettle Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Nice one Paul, glad you got one in the end! She looks very pretty. Have fun with her. Tom Quote
bootlegger Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Very nice looking boat. Orkneys,last for years and keep their value, much prefer them to the Eastern European jobs. Well done, I hope you have many happy times in her. Quote
Newboy Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Congratulation Paul, it's an excellent boat. All you need now is some decent weather and the fish to bite. Quote
duncan Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 doesn't get much more sensible that that for the Poole area Paul. I am sure you will get days of great fun out with the family and the fishing rods - from time to time. my experiences suggest they don't mix - with the possible exception of a couple of small light rods for mackerel to go on the bbq when anchored up round to the west on an oily calm summers day................ Quote
charlieannear Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 That's not true for everyone though, look at Fox's Marauders for example. Mike often provides accounts of Fox Family Fishing Forays. Quote
Paul D Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Very nice looking boat Paul. My friend has an older Orkney 23 and I am sure you will be well pleased with her. I have been tempted by the 590 still .... Quote
great white Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Nice boat Paul She looks very good on her berth in the Haven I will have a closer look when you have time to show me around and if you fancy an evening trip when the clocks change give me a call Charlie Quote
jack Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Good Luck ,with the new boat Paul,A very capable looking craft.Andy & jack Quote
Manic Moore Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Congratulations Paul, iff you are like me the not sleeping will last for a while yet , and the dreams.................. in love....................... Quote
Bob F Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Beautiful boat, Paul. Well done. I've updated your club details with the new boat. BF Quote
Sinbad Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Posted March 5, 2007 Thanks for all your comments, I'll be on a bit of a learning curve...until the shake down cruise ....first find out what I've bought and what I didnt, as Sunday wasnt the time to pull all the chain out on the deck and have a good look etc... As usual, I've got a 'shopping list' like anyone - but I'm detemined to at least use the thing, before trying to improve it.!!! Roll on the better weather!!! Paul F Quote
great white Posted March 8, 2007 Report Posted March 8, 2007 Hi Paul with the nice weather this week I am surprised that she has been on the berth when I get to work Charlie Quote
alun j. Posted March 8, 2007 Report Posted March 8, 2007 Work and family involvements.......... I can't even get Paul out on the weekend! .......he'll be lucky to 'look in' for a few hours to check his equipment!! Alun. Quote
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