makena

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a replacement plastic cogwheel for this reel? The one that drives the line carriage screw... Is it just me or is the summer going too quickly - was it something that I said?

Don't worry I'm not trying to sell Warren - I was just testing the water to see if anyone was on the lookout for something like Moonlight Shadow (2014). She has all the usual extras, has been regularly serviced and has low engine hours. I think she is worth about £8,000.

I'm looking at my berthing options for 2016 and seriously considering sale of Orkney 520 Cuddy with low hours Honda 30hp and trailer...any generous offers?

8) Moonlight Shadow - John, Njeri

2010 Honda 30 and new Mercury 2.5 aux - does anyone have any tips on security? I imagine most big outboards are stolen on land - so the trick will be to secure the boat when it's on a pontoon so it can't be moved - and securing the engine to the boat when it's in my garden. Not sure what I should do about the aux - it seems a bit of a hassle carrying it backwards and forwards to the pontoon.

Thanks all - she has an unusual history - first owner an inland vicar and apparently did baptisms on her...there is even some photographic evidence of this! I bought her with a set of instruments but none fitted so I'm looking around at 520s to see where people put things - getting compass distant from radio etc. I think I will splash out and buy the top windscreen for her at some point as well.

The search is over - meet 'Monlight Shadow':

I really appreciate your candour. What year is Neo - and when do you plan to take her out next?

Hi Brian - is it still there? Where?

Hi Paul, I don't want to take advantage if you are just feeling down about the fishing right now - but if you are serious then I am interested - it depends a lot on the age and condition of Neo - do you have a picture? Also can you tell me more about the service history and maintenance? Regards, John

Alice Maysold and now the weather is changing I am really missing her...but I need a smaller boat with a trailer and I'm looking for a bargain. If you are selling and have something that is really good value for money at the very very lower end of 5 figures then be sure to let me know. Makena

Alice May sold

I'm looking at all the options for downsizing: My sale page In the next few weeks - - if you fancy showing off what a great boat you have then I'm all ears - or if I can simply help out with an extra pair of hands on the slipway Please let me know John

For Sale (to be replaced but never forgotten): Alice May - a 2005 (2006 model) semi-planing Beneteau Antares 650HB in good condition. Currently on a Pontoon berth in Poole Length: 6.18 M Beam:2.47 M Draft: 0.4 M Weight: 4.47 Tx Engine: a sweet Suzuki 115hp 4 stroke Max design speed 25 knots Fittings include: Radio: Ray 54E fixed VHF with DSC linked to: C80 Combined Plotter/Fishfinder with 8.4" screen Marine toilet (never used) Alice may has only had limited use for family fishing and is for sale with VAT paid and full service records and documentation available. Antifouled/painted in January and engine annual service carried out September this year. Price:

Thanks everyone - there are lots of useful tips here and some that most of you probably take for granted that I hadn't though of at all. I'm still a bit puzzled about being careful to be uptide of the mark - I had imagined a 'mark' was the centre of a larger area than this suggests. But doesn't this make it a bit of a nonsense joining others on a spot? Surely if it is that small, and they have it then you won't! I guess it makes a difference if you are talking about a wreck mark or a broader 'patch'. BTW I don't know if it has been the particular wreck marks I have been going to but I find them surprisingly difficult to identify with my fishfinder... I take the point about it being the time at sea (experience) that really counts but with the weather we have had this summer I hope you will forgive those of us who sometimes get a bit impatient for progress...and when its wet and windy there is a lot more time to moan about it online.