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Very good news. Lets hope the insurers cover all other costs and that the judge awards that the bums pay you guys back your excesses Martin

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Haha. I wouldn't know as I have never been on one! The reports from those that have, have scared me so much I refuse to. The Dejon 14 is the worst boat I have ever had the misfortune to go on Martin

Just been playing with the moderator control panel some cool easy to use tools in there. Looking forward to being given access to the admin area so I can see what I can break Martin BTW only joking Paul

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Looking good so far I could not get the forgot password to work it went through the motions but didn't send an email. I then tried the log in using facebook button and got straight in without creating a password. Martin

AWOL may need crew for this trip. If you are interested please pm or email info@mjburt.co.uk Martin

Jason For a couple of weeks you should be fine. When we have had our boat in the water over Christmas or cruising periods not growth just maybe a little slime. Our yard always power wash on taking the boats out so you go back in the rack as clean as a whistle Martin

Charlie I have HD radar and although its very good I rarely use the overlay feature as it doesn't always line up with the plotter properly. Seek out Matt as he is at the show. He is better placed to give advice than us on here Martin

Happy Birthday Dave have a good one Martin

Rob give us a couple of days and we should have both the comp (which Neale has done) and the social dates ready to put up here together Martin

Nice reports all Email your picture to me info@mjburt.co.uk and I'll upload for you Martin

Even that's to good for them Just one thought on your insurance claims: could you claim for loss of other items such as loss of use? Reasoning is insurance purpose is to primarily put you back to the position you were in prior to the event. Your boat is useless without a power plant and you are still paying for its upkeep stack and store etc without having the benefit of use so you are in effect out of pocket having paid for a benefit you are now not receiving. Even if not you might be able to use this as a lever for a more sympathetic settlement. Just a thought Martin

Good luck for tomorrow Brian, hope it all goes your way Martin

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Adam And a happy new year to you. You won't need to twist many arms I purposely didn't start a thread on this trip as I know historically you have sorted out dates etc. As far as I can see AWOL will be up for making it over this year. We didn't make last year but that was down to weather and alternative dates not being suitable for us. We will probably stay on the boat this year or maybe book accommodation last thing. Looking forward to it and fingers crossed for good weather Martin

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I know nothing much about them but am suspicious of the fins. Here is a Previous Thread and Another

They would be shot

Only trouble with that is the cost? work out how much it would cost to keep a car in one of these so called secure car parks 24/7 365days per year on a pro rata floor space occupied and teh cost would come out more than most if not all boat parks in the area. Would we be prepared to pay more than we do now? maybe for a short while, perhaps after a loss but long term? realistically I doubt it, we already feel robbed This next quote is lifted from NCP car parks I would however agree with most of your other points. The only good thing is they have by their actions acknowledged there is a problem if only by their actions in upgrading some of the security issues which hopefully will be ongoing. I am not trying to defend any yard or be controversial just trying to put it all into perspective. Look on stolen boat and research which yards and areas being targeted it really is an eye opener. I will though be asking Rockley what they are planning on doing to protect my pride and joy before I renew my contract for this year. I would say our gear whatever it is and wherever it is, is not safe..... anywhere..any vigilantes out there? Martin

I actually don't think the security at rockley is any worse to that of other yards, ask those that are in Ribs and have been robbed or those in Cobbs that have lost kit, As an aside I was in the yard today and was told that they have put in additional cameras and perimeter fence alarm this week. A little late but they are trying. Also recently the gates were made more secure however that's not a lot of help when scrotes go through a wire fence. Regarding insurance no yard will cover your goods for theft. They will only cover you for damage caused by their activities/staff. Try claiming from a car park owner if your car is broken into or stolen. Martin