Ohgreatone

Or a windscreen washer motor.

You think they might change their minds? Happy Birthday Tony

😀😀😀 Must have been an expat then

Yes I agree with all of that except it was Edward driving, Wallis kept in the background whereas it's Meghan driving in this instance with Harry being the support. It's a bit rich when making a big fuss about privacy etc, then signing a multi million deal with Netflix, Spotify et al and then a 2 hour interview with Oprah about their private lives.

At least Wallace Simpson stayed in the background and declined publicity. This one is the exact opposite, and will always want more, in her world it's all about Meghan. I didn't watch either.

Excellent advice, many thanks. Does the VAT apply to second hand boats, and if so what is the rate? That will probably blow it out of the water if it's too high

I've seen a boat in Spain that I am keen to buy, planning to view it as soon as covid allows and no hotel quarantining on return. Does any one have experience of buying abroad It is from a bona fide marine broker. It doesn't come with a trailer so I'd have purchase one, and that would be a whole new ball game as well. The romantic in me says have a 6 month holiday and "sail" it back but it would be rather expensive and end up being a bit samey. And then I have to think about mooring etc. I live midway between Poole and Weymouth so all options are open, ie pontoon, swing, drystack, over wintering on my drive etc The boat is a lema gen type of boat, a hybrid leisure/fisher, which keeps "er indoors" happy, its about 22ft by 8ft, and with removable seating in the back converts to a decent fisher

Never met the guy but huge respect from club members, so he was obviously a good'un. Sad to hear he's gone. RIP

Yes the palomar knot, Great White is spot on, probably the simplest knot to tie and also one of the strongest, the double palomar is about 15% stronger but slightly bulkier.

Great picture

Saying the same thing: When I look into your eyes time stands still Your face would stop a clock

You don't need distance fishing chesil, 20 metres and your in deep water. I use a cheap 14 ft beachcaster which can get out 100 metres if I need it. I always fish two rods, one short (30-40metres) and one long, invariably it's the short one that gets the better fish. Certainly the bass stay closer in particularly with rougher sea, they feed on the. Churn behind the breaking waves. I also use a spinning rod with less weight when feathering that gets me out far enough, invariably they're chased into the shore anyway. If you're looking for distance then go for the longest rod you can cope with, It's plain old physics, the continental 15 footers would do what you want. It's easy to get analytical, but when you buy a dishwasher with multiple functions and programmes you end up using just one programme and buying another set of crockery and cutlery.

No deal = no quota presumably 100% uk

and he carries on playing the fish

Brilliant

Dancing in the car park is ok as long as there are no more than 6

I use mine for catching bait

throw in a double salco and we'll be really impressed

us amateurs get used to it

What's the issue with baiter (never seen it done there), just looks a bit shallow and I guess can get busy on a hot day with jet skis.

Is it the same for all marinas

It's definitely a seller's market, the brokers I'm talking say that they're turning them round in a week or less, an a year ago we're accepting offers up to 15% under, but now everything is going at asking price. So if you've got a boat to sell, now is the time. I'm looking at France and Spain, prices are definitely cheaper, and more available and bigger choice. Downside is getting the blighter to blighty.

Seems like it really suits you, what type of boat is it?

I'm back to fundamentals now that er indoors has had her two cents, and wants more comfort. I've upped the budget and seen a nice bayliner trophy 1902 with a canopy. I'm a fine weather person so pilothouse is not essential what are the practical benefits and disbenefits

Thanks for all that, nearly went up to Scotland to look at a boat but pulled away because I think I would have felt obligated. It's so easy to be tempted.