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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