Maverick Martin

Agree with Mal that the presentation/meeting was well worth attending. Also agree that sifca were beating their drum and chests re the black bream project although in truth is its just a minor achievement. There is a very long way to go to secure stock security for species that need help. Sifca are not actually responsible for that job unless instructed from above, others above them need to try harder and listen to the scientific and on the ground evidence All the other subjects that Mal has written about were very interesting with a lot more going on than we are ever informed of.

Well done boys handled textbook style, glad you still had a reasonable days fishing

Graham has done that

Jeanneau I believe do two versions of the Merry Fisher 695. The cruiser which I believe has a larger cabin area and less cockpit or the Marlin which has the larger cockpit. Both are based on the same hull which should serve well for fishing. Mal has one

Is the boat registered on the small ships register? most arn't but should you wish to go abroad or the channel islands it would need to be

Found online: How to Change MMSI Owner Details in the UK In the UK, you cannot simply “transfer” an MMSI to yourself — you must apply for a new Ship Radio licence in your name, which will generate a new MMSI number, or amend the existing licence if the vessel’s licence is already in your name Ofcom

Graham which 695 is it, the older version that Tony D had with an inboard engine or the newer variety with an outboard engine?

I had the first bream Jim on our second mark

I've started a list of who and when they can go however, I guess we will all be wanting to look at different things at different times so would suggest a meeting point for lunch/beer to meet up?

Lets start a list. Martin - anyday

Sorry we digress, Southampton Boat Show

I saw a boat for sale at Sandbanks Yacht co some years ago. Twas a Hardy 17' fisher cuddy boat. Spoke to Veronica who instantly said no. I put my sulky head on About a week later V gave me a cheque from our joint account and said go and buy you bloomin boat (or words to that effect) She has never stopped me buying toys since, happy days again

count me in Mal or if not enough interest for a minibus the train is a decent shout with just a shortish walk to the show from the southampton station

No problem there is plenty of room in my wallet for your cash 💰

Twas, if they still have a guiness stand I'll give it a try