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Paul, I'll be staying on board and then going ashore for the evening. I did it last year and it was fine. Andrew

1. Alfresco, Charlie plus crew tbc 2. AWOL - Martin + Dean 3. Wight Magic Dave +crew already sorted 4. Kingfisher - Chris + Chris A 5. Tigerfish - Steve, Lloyd, Alan 6. Freeboys Peter + Matt. ..... 7. Wandering Star - Andrew, Terry & Tony 8. Manta Ray...Tomo,PJ,Tubby,Paul,Steve + 2 additional crew tbc 9. JV - Adam, Ian and Alun

1. Alfresco, Charlie plus crew tbc 2. AWOL - Martin + crew already sorted 3. Wight Magic Dave +crew already sorted 4. Kingfisher - Chris + Chris A 5. Tigerfish - Steve, crew tbc 6. Freeboys Peter + Matt. ..... 7. Wandering Star - Andrew + crew tbc

Don't think I want to risk asking............?

ha ha, no not at all. We've been down on the boat most weekends I just haven't found the time for a fishing trip. I have had that discussion with the boss and despite all the warnings and pleadings got over ruled, again! First few trips could be a bit nervous..........

I liked the Rodman, much better build quality and a better ride, but Ness preferred the 925 as it has a much better layout though and is cheaper to run and maintain (hopefully) as only a single engine. If you are looking for a Rodman 900 then try to get a later one with the KAD300's in. Have a chat with Ben at RBS, very helpful chap. Your welcome to have a look over our 925 whenever you like, you've got my number. Tom also has a nice one on brokerage at the moment so it might be worth having a chat with him. Andrew

Yes, she's got 2 Raymarine E80 plotters, one on the lower helm and one up top. As good a plotter as they are I miss my Garmin 4010, much more intuitive and better cartography. Currently called "Frayed Knot" but soon to be re-named.

New boat arrived last Friday and i've spent the last few days fitting her out with a few bits and bobs (TV, Heater, Anti-foul etc). She is a Merry Fisher 925 with a 320hp Nanni. We had originally set ourselves to buy a Rodman 900 but when we went to view one the bedroom was not big enough and the sofa was too cramped (should have viewed on my own..... ). I brought her round from Southampton and she handles a bit better than the old 705 in a lumpy sea and cruises quite comfortably between 18 and 19 knots. Even though it was surprisingly sad to say good by to ANYA (we have had a fantastic summer on her) it is very exciting to get a new boat back to Cobbs. Hopefully I can get a few more fishing trips in this autumn (i haven't been fishing since Alderney ) as well as a few weekends away. See you all soon, Andrew

Not really, got mine here:http://www.coolboxesuk.com/ Like I say, probably one of the best on the market but you will pay for it. I got the 70L long box.

I bought an Icey-TEK for the Alderney trip and it is fantastic, very expensive though. A coleman could be a chealer alternative, most camping shops do them. Cheers, Andrew

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it down now but Dean is going so will be able to cover off ANYA for me. Hopefully meet up with everyone in Alderney. Andrew

Yes, awesome reels, I prefer the MXJ for wrecking and the SX for ground fishing but both a cracking reels. I replaced my Abu's with them 2 years ago, never looked back.

Yep, every day.... Not looking fantastic for Sunday and beyond on windguru at the moment but hopefully that will improve as it's still quite a way away yet.