Adam F Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 We had our PDI with Volvo this morning - the helpful guys from Salterns spending an hour onboard to make sure we had fitted it correctly, and then a short run up the harbour to check temps and revs - a little short of WOT at 3600 rpm - 4000 is max, so it seems we are 2" over on the prop - still we hit 32 knots, which was pleasing! Both getting used to the larger boat and the new novelty of a mooring and marinas, so off to Salterns to fuel up - another first. And so off for the first fishing trip. Just a close inshore trip as Bob needed to get back, so we settled in on the Dolphin bank about 4 miles from the chains. In 3 short hours we managed to christen the boat with a plump whiting, and ended up with half a dozen plump whiting, a few dogs, 1 pout and the star of the day to me..... a COD!! What a way to break in a new boat! Not a big fish at 4/5lb but a good start! A nice fast run home, washdown and off home - god I love marina berthing! Merry Christmas to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'd just like to point out that Adam caught all the fish apart from one whiting and a dogfish...and all on my mark!!! I'm reconsidering the term "Joint" Venture. BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Damn I was in Salterns today talking with James about engines and missed you. Good to hear you are at last out amongst the fish martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 A very good start, well done PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Magic Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 joint venture looked good at anker we were about a mile south of you good to see it in the water Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Hi Guys nice to talk to you today while you fished on your excellent new boat Congratulations both, on getting the deck a bit fishy. Hope to see you out there soon Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Great Result Guys Somehow I didn't think it would take you long to Christen the boat but First Trip and on the Dolphin Sands thats a pretty good result Merry Christmas One Asand ALL Peteg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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