jack Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 Good luck Martin.I hope it all gets sorted to your satisfaction.Duff engines are not a very good option at sea.especially to a long range man like yourself.Best wishes Jack Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks guys for your good wishes they were very much appreciated. I would also like to thank all those that offered me places on their boats, this is truly a great and friendly club and I for one feel privileged to be a part of it. Mermaid emailed and phoned me today confirming the engine had indeed arrived and that fitting would be going ahead as planned on Monday PMS have confirmed that fitting of the outdrive will take place on Wednesday and sea trials are confirmed for Thursday To say I am getting excited is an understatement. This is the longest I have been boatless for about 20 years and it aint funny Also after missing one opportunity to go to Alderney this year (April bank hols) it looks like I may be able to make Friday's foray, fingers and everything else crossed Martin Quote
Wedger Posted April 24, 2009 Report Posted April 24, 2009 Wishing you every good chance Martin. (I know where you are!) B V chap! T Quote
charlieannear Posted April 24, 2009 Report Posted April 24, 2009 Good news Martin, and long may it continue! Quote
Coddy Posted April 25, 2009 Report Posted April 25, 2009 Good news at last for you I am suprised that Dean hasn't dragged you down to the beach to wet a line Good luck for Thursday Coddy Quote
oysterboats Posted April 25, 2009 Report Posted April 25, 2009 good luck mate im sure all will now be fine Quote
JIMBOB Posted April 26, 2009 Report Posted April 26, 2009 Just caught up with this thread, what a nightmare you've had with your engine!! but it looks like its all going to plan now , Hope it all goes well, good luck for next week. James Quote
fisherman1055 Posted April 26, 2009 Report Posted April 26, 2009 Good luck Martin Hope the engine installation goes well caught Dean at Rockley loading the boat with kit and fishing tackle in anticipation of Alderney trip Upodate me on Monday evening best wishes Tony Quote
biggcol Posted April 26, 2009 Report Posted April 26, 2009 Good luck Martin we really hope you make it. Wish we were going too, not had a drink in the Lights for a couple years. If Howard is still there try the ribs. Colin and Bobi Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Posted April 29, 2009 Well because of the weather the engine went in Tuesday and not Monday. PMS went to fit the outdrive today and couldn't get it all lined up After a few frantic phone calls we now have both Mermaid and PMS going to the boat tomorrow (Thursday) with Mermaid saying their engineer is instructed not to leave until its all fitted and working. Straight after that sea trials Talk about cutting it fine for Alderney Martin Quote
alun j. Posted April 29, 2009 Report Posted April 29, 2009 There's keen.......... and there's Martin keen !! Good luck ..... you deserve some ! Alun. Quote
Rob Posted April 29, 2009 Report Posted April 29, 2009 Good luck - I think this is going to be a great story for the future! Quote
Jim Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 You've had plenty of Bad Luck Martin. I hereby " Authorise " you to plenty of Good Luck. We're all Behind you. Jim Quote
petesnr Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 All the best Martin-hope you can start for Alderney without any further problems! Peter Quote
Osprey Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 Straight after that sea trials Talk about cutting it fine for Alderney Martin I don't know Martin - a good run over to Alderney and back sounds like a pretty good sea trial to me! Hope you can go and have a great time. Martyn Quote
Maverick Martin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 YEEEESSSSSssssss the engine is in...the outdrive is on.....2 hours of Sea trials completed "Awols" a complete boat again aanndd I am going over to Alderney tomorrow buddying up with Duncan on the Phateon. Life is at last sweet again Martin Quote
Wedger Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 Congratulations Martin What a result. Enjoy your trip (and stop hyperventilating) Quote
Paul J Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 Enjoy your trip (and stop hyperventilating) Take your pills early and go catch a world record fish PJ Quote
Adam F Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Well done mate - more than deserved. I'll get you a cold one on the rock tomorrow to celebrate! Adam PS: I now hear that good ship Alfresco has problems.... Edited April 30, 2009 by Adam F Quote
gaffa Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 Yo! Martin RESULT !!!! I've heard of scheduling "Just In Time" deliveries but this takes the biscuit Hope you have a great trip with loads of good fishing Best Wishes to all the guys on all the boats on the Alderney Expedition Peteg Quote
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