New Member

[pirky]

New member....new to the boat owner ranks.....sailed as crew a few seasons about 10 yrs ago. I purchased a 16.5 ft fishing/leisure boat last year and have a relic Navcom VHF....no call sign yet ??? a set of Poole Bay Leisure charts....and a pair of binoculars. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of you with the Nav and safety stuff.......if I can afford it that is !! Only want to fish safely in the Bay.....sounds expensive.

I note that quite a few of members use slipways locally....tried it once at Baiter last year and it blew up a bit while I was in lea of Brownsea....recovery nightmare for me and my son so trying a swinging mooring season at Parkstone Bay Marina...Any other members there??

[Adam F]

Hi Pirky,

 

Welcome to the club.

 

Yes a few boats use Parkstone Bay - including myself - boat - Joint Venture.

 

What boat do you have and what is she called? I'll keep an eye out for you at the marina.

 

Adam

[TomBettle]

Hi Pirky

 

My own (poorly) boat is there and I happen to work there too.

 

Welcoem to Parkstone Bay Marina and the club.

[Jim]

Welcome Dave.

 

[Ferret]

welcome dave, i dont have my own boat

but crew for coddy on lady christine, hope to

see you out in the bay

bill aka ferret

[Paul J]

 

Welcome Dave,

 

sounds expensive.

 

The tips you'll receive on here will save you money, ask questions and get the benefit of our previous mistakes ( experience)

 

Make lifejackets a priority and build from there

 

PJ

[pirky]

Thanks to all for your welcome...

 

The boat is "Now or Never" and she is a Microplus 501 (5.3m) motor/leisure/fisher blue upper / white hull (name on sides). Single skin fibreglass hull with a cuddy white spray shield and blue cover.

Thanks Paul J......I went to boat jumble at Netley at the weekend and did the life jackets purchase, and a few other bits and pieces too. Next is the Flares and the a hand held VHF.

Adam F / Joint Venture and TomBettle / Quest II I hope to make your aquaintance soon......I am out on a swinger straight out from the fuel pumps, but will be doing some work on her sometime next week.

Thanks again !!

[Paul D]

Nice to meet you the other day Dave. I am sure you will gain much from the club

 

Paul

 

[pirky]

Thanks Paul......Nice to meet you too. As I said I am in that phase of nerves, apprehension and lack of confidence about the boat owner bit and the new "adventure". Thanks for your re-assurance and advice.