Greg

Thanks guys yes I am looking forward to getting my fishing mojo back!!

A very long story. basically all the engine and dash electrical looms had to be replaced due to the exhaust elbow last year springing a leak. All good now after £5 ks worth of work. Fortunately the Insurance company paid the majority of the cost. It didn’t help with the French winning the World Cup as all items had to be shipped over during the tournament!!

Never mind Neil at least you were not working. I am looking forward to getting out soon as the boat was laid up for 4 months. Now the weather has turned!!!

That's what you call family friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!

Show off!

Happy Birthday Stuie a nice glass of Red Wine or three ? Greg

Very nice fish Neil well done. i am sure you would of felt much better letting it go rather than keeping it. i know I would

Happy Birthday Mick and Nige hope you both have a good one

Just googled Mark Worboys and he now lives in Creekmoor. You can contact him via his website or phone directly from his google business site.

I use Mark Warbouys based in Wimborne. I would recommend.

Happy Birthday Allan Hope you have a great day have you you caught that Trigger fish yet? Greg

Cheers Dave i will pick it up late next week when I get back from my hols Greg

Hi Dave if the Sealine is still available I will have it off of you cheers Greg

Happy Birthday Lofty

We used to go to Pergins Island in our Poole canoes when we were kids and have mud fights in the shallows. You don’t see much of that these days🤔🤔

Yes fully agree Greg

You are the coolest grandad ever😎

As you are aware we have the 805 as well. We have had it for 5 years now and when anyone outside the clubs asks me what type of boat I have, I liken it to a caravan on water. We are a family of three and I must admit we only just all enjoy the space. I am not sure how we would get on if we were a family of 4. However, as your kids get older and discover technology, they will be more in the cabin than out!! I can fish with 3 anglers out the back quite comfortably, or two anglers with 4 rods. We have also had special made cushions which fit the top deck (they cost £600.00 to have made) this gives us an extra 48 sq, feet of sun bathing space. However, that is fine if you are around the Islands not out in the bay which could be uncomfortable due to the pendulum effect!! We too have looked high and low for another vessel, but they do not exist unless you are willing to pay £90k plus. Charlie did the right thing by creating Alfresco. His boat fits all the family and fishing needs but you will need a big wallet and time to go down that route. The 805 is very economical on fuel and I use it a lot as a winter fishing boat as it has a great cabin to get out of the cold as well as the inboard heater. I think it also come down to the fact that you need to determine whether you actually need an out and out fishing boat or a family boat. And good luck with that one!!!!!!!!!

I've seen that face somewhere else before...…………...I remember now ...………………... the Mother-in-Law 😂😂

Hey Stuie Why don't you get the Charter Skipper to tow Sea Dream across as you will be still in Club Waters you will probably have the best chance of winning the flatfish comp 😂

Wow they grow up so fast! good luck Rob

Happy Birthday Sam hope you are having a great day

Happy Birthday Jerry hope you have had a great day

One other serious consideration then Neil, My Mrs is always complaining that we are usually in the shade when out on a sunny day. This is because of the long high cabin and the short rear deck area and depending on the wind or tide direction, dictates which direction the back area is facing. Very often it is not facing the sun. It is great in the Marina as we face south but not so good when out on the water. I would imagine this would be the same for the Rodman?

In my opinion Neil If you are wanting a fishing boat with good deck space then I would not go for either of them. As you know I have a Merryfisher 805 and it is basically a caravan on water, good fuel consumption and a good safe family boat, but not a serious fishing boat. Three anglers on board would be a crowd, two is really the limit. On the fuel consumption, From Cobbs Quay to the Needles and back I used £54.00 of fuel this year. I can not judge between the Rodman and the Merryfisher.