Adam F Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Well, she's sold (subject to final balance on Friday) A little sad as always when one goes, but I didnt have her that long and due to the hectic last 12 months she doesnt have quite as many memories as the last one. Anyway the new 'Project' is officially underway Like Charlie, I have pinned a piccie of Alderney and a few big flatfish shots in the workshop to keep the mind focused!! Available to crew for the foreseeable future! Edited March 19, 2008 by Adam F Quote
Maverick Martin Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Well done Adam the start of yet another era then See you in Alderney......this year or next? Martin Quote
great white Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 Well done mate I did not think that ether boat would be hard to sell considering the excellent condition they were kept in. Onwards with the new project, Iam sure you wil make a great job of it. You and Bob are welcome onboard when the lure of the sea gets too much. Sam will have joined up by the 48 hr comp so perhaps we could arrange something then. Charlie Quote
Adam F Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Posted March 19, 2008 See you in Alderney......this year or next? Probably a bit keen for this year, unless we go back end of the year... 2009 - defo! Sam will have joined up by the 48 hr comp so perhaps we could arrange something then. Ohh - yes please! Quote
Sam Posted March 19, 2008 Report Posted March 19, 2008 \\just noticed the avitar Adam Nice Blue hull I wonder what name it will get Charlie Quote
duncan Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 sounds like progress Adam so I wish you well as you take the next step One small thought - at first glance TBA! doesn't look like a great boat name but I suppose it grows on you As regards Alderney - one of the certainties of 2008 is that the club tub record will be broken; who by is however amazingly open! Martin has proved he can find them and hok them - but also has a stunning drop rate for big flats from AWOL Charlie - is Charlie, and I can't see him returning without one; whatever it takes Tom only needs to spend more time on the banks and less on the wrecks Alun and PJ are both waving their hitchhiking thumbs like crazy and are committed and proven respectively...... and then there's Mike Fox - but on a big tide he will only get one drift per 6 hours........ Someone will get a 16 is my prediction Quote
Mike Fox Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) A lovely boat Adam, am not surprised she sold so quickly! Loved the single drift comment Duncan! Last time I was down there in July last year, it was blowing a F5 against tide, and the Alderney Race was a little whumpity. I had 9 plump mackerel in a bucket, ready to drop a half fillet or 36..., but given the conditions, I didn't want to spend too long on the bank and find the tide taking me BACK through the Race up to Cherbourg again. Would love to play to be honest! Maybe on a neaps in late July / early August? However, I do have a cunning plan. I suspect there are medium-sized turbot much much closer to Poole, if you know where to look. I know of two marks where there are plaice-sized ones, and there might be bigger ones there too! Mike Edited March 20, 2008 by Mike Fox Quote
duncan Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 June Mike, that way when you finish fishing the banks at last light you have a nice night sail back to a port for breakfast I like between 0.8 and 1.3 knots of tide over the bank for the flats - with tha acceleration due to shallowing this can be created with significantly less running off the banks ie neaps It does help to be able to run from A to B quickly, although the Schole has a lot of opportunities in quite a tight area eg you can base yourself at the south and just move your drift a little each time covering the area of the bank like a clock. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 Martin has proved he can find them and hok them - but also has a stunning drop rate for big flats from AWOL Duncan don't remind me....oh to late already I found last years trip sooooo frustrating, it didnt seem to matter what I did, hook em drop em Gonna change that this year......probably won't even hook em Martin BTW am really looking forward to the weather breaking and getting over there this year Quote
Wedger Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 Oooooooooh really fellas,................. aren't we off topic again.................. Quote
duncan Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 sorry Trev - note to self to stop mentioning fishing or fish on here........... Quote
Wedger Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 ................... Don't know about you, but I've got cabin fever.......... Ooops Now I'm at it Quote
great white Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 We are as keen now as ever and if we have space I am sure we will get takers Not sure if I will be the one to get a bigun onboard as we will need to learn a few tricks of the trade marks for bait etc Bring it on Charlie Quote
Adam F Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Posted March 20, 2008 Well the new project wont even be here until May, so I'm mega keen to go over, provided I can stow away! Missed out last year due to the small matter of a wedding, so I need to get back in the seat Shame its probably a bit late to book the Armoury.. Quote
Wedger Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) Adam, Are you starting with the bare mouldings or is she partialy fitted? I'm sure you've thought of it but, t'would be great to see the progression photos as you do the work. Edited March 20, 2008 by Wedger Quote
Maverick Martin Posted March 20, 2008 Report Posted March 20, 2008 Oooooooooh really fellas,................. aren't we off topic again.................. Not really Trev as the thread is entitled bye bye blue and I am really suffering from the blues and cant wait till better weather to clear them Quote
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