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It has been a huge decision, it’s taken many months, Doombar is getting a brand new engine! Getting the right deal, making sure this is going to be a case of picking up the keys and living the dream 🤔 This year I decided that life really is to short , the thing that you can never buy is time, the next thing is your health. I had thought about just giving up this private boat owning , I never got the time to get out, working for the NHS last year was bloody hard, I can’t see the situation is going to change this year.( unless I drastically reduce my work hours☹️) A few years ago I had my eye on a new Warrior 175 fully rigged and ready, it seemed like a good idea. Doombar is a Pilot 20 , it is the same as a Wilson Flyer, , I love this hull, so stable as a fishing platform, , she does slam, she is cosmetically not that good, . Last season saw the poor old girl dirty, chipped, and pretty much abused, I ran her into rocks and mud etc etc but she did the job. Holes bay Marine are the suppliers, Mariner 90 fully supplied with all the bits and a 5 year warranty ( the warranty thing was the thing that sealed the deal) along with finding a decent mechanic to service it ( Evinrude went bust and I lost all confidence in the servicing etc). Im sticking with Cobbs for another year, they have been good to me last year so again. Im believe it will all be done in the next six weeks, I’m hoping Mariner 90 is as good as it’s reviews. ( Suzuki was a very close contender) Yes, I’m exited, never been able to by anything new in 32 years of boating, , let’s see if I will actually get out to those mid channel wrecks , the Shambles, , etc etc 😁😁😁

Fishing is now allowed. https://anglingtrust.net/covid-19/

STATEMENT FROM THE ANGLING TRUST ON THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN RULES IN ENGLAND The regulations have now been published and confirm this evening’s message from the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the decision that fishing will not be permitted during this national lockdown period. Whilst this is disappointing news I would ask anglers, fisheries and clubs to respect these rules and the reason they have been put in place; to help save lives and support the NHS. Individuals should not go fishing from midnight tonight (5th Jan) and clubs and fisheries should close their waters to anglers. We will be publishing more detailed guidance on specific areas like bailiffing and fishery maintenance once the Government regulations have been examined. Over past few weeks we have been in communication with the Government at the highest possible level. We have presented a strong case on how fishing could continue safely during the third national lockdown. We have explained that fishing benefits physical health and mental wellbeing and that it is regularly the only form of activity individuals undertake. You can read our representations to Cabinet Ministers here - https://anglingtrust.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Angling-and-outdoor-recreation-in-COVID-lockdown-3_DCMS.pdf My team and I have consistently presented the arguments ahead of the changing government guidelines, which have allowed fishing to remain permitted continuously since the first national lockdown was lifted in May. We have been successful when other sports have not as all anglers will know. However, with 60,000 new infections announced today the Government have taken the decision that leaving home for recreation or leisure, including all forms of recreational fishing, should be prohibited in England during this third national lockdown period. I thank you for your support and for being a credit to our sport. As members, you can rest assured that the Angling Trust will continue to represent our sport at the highest level and will present proposals for the resumption of angling when it is safe and sensible to do so. We will come through this period of national crisis. We will fish again, but until then, please, stay safe. Jamie Cook - CEO Angling Trust

If it wasn't so blooming cold l might of been tempted

I had an older Mariner 40 Fantastic engine. Hope you get many years of happy fishing Hooky. Jim

if it provides and comfort, my last boat had a 1992 Mariner 2 stroke. the power trim worked like a treat up until the day i sold it. Was a bit slow to start up from cold, but once it was warm it never missed a beat, or let me down. But maybe that was the prayers working their magic.

Nice of you to keep me informed mate

The research took ages, the conclusion between the makes , performance, weight, etc , I made the decision this morning. I feel there is very little between them , Honda brilliant, Yamaha ticked nearly all the boxes, Suzuki, mmmm , close inspection a a few doubts about corrosion on some components, it seemed every manufacturer had issues ( the vast majority of issues were caused by poor servicing and care) I had a very close look over a Gibbs 540 (moored on F ) it’s a demo boat with the Mariner fitted, the fixings ( even the control box ) seemed to a slightly better finish ? Who really knows what manufacturers do, they certainly supply engines with different stickers, . Again it boiled down to IF it needed work/ servicing, no way could I wait for weeks on end to get that done, , and get it done properly the first time Ah I hear you say , best that cost a few quid , in reality I got a deal that I could not refuse, this does seem the best time of year to pull the pin, all businesses need every penny at this difficult time Second hand market for used is very strong ( anything boating wise) in fact I saw my new engine ( with 60 hours and a year older at a dealer for £ 650 more than my brand new one ....???? How the hell does this work I have been informed the supply for new engine’s is difficult, very few places have a new one ‘ off the shelf’, no matter what you see in the shop windows. So the wait begins, , 😩

Been there. I suppose we all have

Good luck with the new Motor. when I had an old Wilson Flyer 18 I too got fed up with an old dodgy engine. I bought a new 2 stroke 60HP Yamaha. Boy the boat was so different afterwards, fast stable and with an engine that could be totally relied on. I had years of fun until I upsized.