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Well done Nige, didn't take you long to start hammering our fish!! We only had one bite!! (Not sure why this ended up in this thread!!)

Happy birthday Dan

Fitted a new toy on the boat, Raymarine Down vision plotter / sounder. I was going to fit a Garmin version but cost was alot more than Raymarine. The reviews looked good too. Kev (I'm in) found a company online and a discount for two units soon agreed. Dealing with them has been a real pleasure, always turned up on time and nothing seems too much trouble and Andy the engineer is a very knowledgable guy. Stephanie in the office knows her stuff too! Units fitted and tested and they look the business, can't wait to get playing with it over the wrecks etc! So if anyone is looking for guidance on electronics etc give them a shout. http://www.meiltd.co.uk/Home.aspx

Having a tracker on Sweet Pea may be a big help as well Mal with all your secret marks!!!!

Looks good Rich, good luck and no doubt lots of fun to follow. Condition is top notch.

Looking good Adam, looks like you will have alot of stowage available. The wheelhouse looks huge inside, you've made great use of space. The kids are enjoying the project too, good to see, what are they like at laying up?

Sounds like you had a good one Hooky, best wishes that knocks up the club average!!!

Just imagine the water pressure if you took a pipe off an 1" inlet while you tried to get the stopper in, one serious jet of water and if you dropped it etc a serious problem. A great idea as an emergency but I would never try to use it as they said!! Playing with sea cocks is a job for out of the water, always tight and awkward and if the seal is broken onto the skin fitting and hull more problems.

Did you mean out the water Stuie as Marlin is on the hard at Cobbs!!

Have a good day Greg, hope you get some new toys for the boat!!

Maybe we could get him out to the bream and bass and Terry's skills could help the breeding / restocking process!! There's a story! Well done Trevor looks like a top job you've got.

Have a good day Martin no guessing it may involve a drink or two!, Enjoy.

Have a good day Brian!

Get link and a great place to fish, I've fished there and we had a great time in a comp which was won with a 1206lb Blue Marlin.

Looking at all the trawlers up the east the ban will not be soon enough!!!!!! Amazing there are any fish left!

Hi Lee If you are not aware. There is the monthly meeting the first Thursday of each month, well worth getting a chance to put names to faces and get involved. Its in Parkstone and details are available if you need them. Also give you chance to see why Jim gets stick about cakes and beer!! I don't need them either!!!

Welcome Lee, You have taken the biggest step forward by joining the club, you join in and ask questions always lots of answers around. Enjoy your new hobby. Chris

Lots of fishing boats out tonight. I've also been watching the last couple of nights drift netters working SE of IOW about 20 miles out causing havoc in the westbound shipping lane! I use Marinetraffic app aswell as vesselfinder, seems to be quicker and simple to get tracks etc, just click on target. Looking at amount of boats to the east no wounder the fish are struggling!!!

Steady on Tony!!!!

Happy Birthday Rich, all the spoils of your first married birthday! Chris

I've watching these and there is the same going on just off Brighton, Newhaven there are around 15 Belgium trawlers working a few miles off shore!! The ground must be wrecked!! excuse the pun!

Happy Birthday Jon, must about time you jumped aboard again.

You kept that quiet Dave, have a good one, a beer waiting when I see you!!

Hi Charlie 26th April is a Sunday!!! No fun in that!!

I can't do either of the ideal dates only the bank holìday weekend so may have to just go for it and leave the late bank holiday as reserve date. The tide is making on the first weekend so the last day will be some quick drifting. I think the last weekend date in April was mentioned as a possible date for presentation dinner. Will see if crew is available. As always a comprimise! Chris