Maverick Martin

I have the Icom IC-M411 The radio performs well and has a reasonable speaker quality. Its only downside is the small screen text size Martin

In that case welcome Steve & Dennis Martin

Welcome Wrasster glad you finally managed to log on as a member, Never had so much trouble from a new member Enjoy the club and its forum Martin

Happy birthday all Carl enjoy your holiday were all hoping the wind follows you Martin

Well done Rachael, congrats Adam and welcome little Reuben Let the fun begin Martin

Multiplaitt or octiplait are the best warps to use as they are nice and soft, have plenty of stretch and coil beautifully. The only downside is the cost of the stuff. Chain is a must with whatever warp you decide to use it has three functions the first is to hold the stem of the anchor down so your flukes (or whatever) have a direct full along the sea bed therefore helping your anchor to set, 2 is to assist in cushioning the jerks/snatch that will happen on the anchor so helping it to stay held and 3 to stop chafe to your warp. With a decent rope and chain anchoring set up you will need less scope than using rope that doesn't stretch or inadequate chain. The benefit of a better anchor set up will be noticed more the deeper you try and anchor. On AWOL I have a 7 kilo Bruce main anchor with 140 metres of 12mm multiplait and 10 metres of chain. Rarely is there a problem with the anchor holding. Deck hardware should not be a problem so long as a decent backing plate has been fitted behind your anchor post/cleat. Martin

Dean and I probably only fished for abour 2.5 hours the rest of the day was spent playing and socialising alongside Serenity Scores on the doors for us are very poor Martin 4 mackerel Dean 4 Mackerel 1 Scad I did have a play in Durlston bay but used a slither of macky caught Pollock and had a Bass follow but of course not caught on lure so these don't count but still a bit of fun Martin

Hi Rob As Treasurer I have checked your payment and can confirm your monies have been received. And as one half of the admin team I have updated your forum status accordingly You will however get official confirmation from our membership sec when your details finally filter through the system, it maybe a couple of days or so. Welcome to the club. Martin

Subs are due at the AGM which is the April meeting Martin

Top man Mark we all look forward to reading your reports and seeing the photos Martin

1 - Gordon Holt 2- Charlie C 3 - Dan C 4 - Colin 5 - Bobbi 6 - Alun J. 7 - Dave S & Bill S 8 - Martin 9 - Dean

Hi Mark Good to hear you have settled in and that you are getting out fishing again. Looked at the Browns Bay boating Clubs website and it looks a good club Regards to the family and take care Martin

Well done Dave on the successful re-launch of Lady C Shame about being laid off, good luck in your job hunting. Come along to the family day and drown any sorrows. Martin

Adam At Cobbs Quay or similar slips I could launch and retrieve Maverick (warrior 195 best part of 1800 kilos) on my own. Slips like Baiter would still be easily doable with two. I used to own a hardy 17' (5.2 metres) around 1000 kilos loaded and managed this easily on my own. Its all about experience. Terry is a little shy on the 2K for stack and store but not to far out. Swinging moorings can be had from around

The new prop should give around another 400rpm Propellor solutions may be able to help with prop selection http://www.propellersolutions.co.uk/ Martin

SALTER SECURES BIG WINS FOR ANGLING IN MARINE BILL Reading West MP and Parliamentary spokesman for angling Martin Salter has secured some significant victories for angling in the Marine Bill which completed its Committee stage in the House of Commons last week. Mr Salter was selected to serve on the Commons committee stage of the Bill and in advance he convened a meeting with representatives of the Angling Trust and the Salmon and Trout Association to ensure that all relevant issues were raised or amendments proposed. During the course of the Committee

Charlie timings are on the poster. Cost of sliping has been agread with cobbs at

Eerrrmmm we might go out but as you say depends on how good the head is after the BBQ Regards species I will probably stay inshore for Bream or whatevers about Martin

Both you and Adam are very welcome. The more we (older generation) can do to encourage the youth of today to get involved with any sport the better Martin

Will be good to see you back on the water Dave. Re costs take it from me it doesn't have to be Volvo to be expensive just anything marine will cost an arm and a leg, been there earlier this year and still recovering Keep us informed of Lady C's progress Martin

I have jut updated the photos on our home page which is good news except I am struggling to find any quality photos from the membership apart from Alfresco & co. If you would like to see a photo you have taken on our home page please get it hosted somewhere either in our photo album, photbucket flicker or somewhere similar and give me a shout, email, pm or however you like to make contact and if suitable I will put em up Cheers in advance for your help Martin

Domestic waste can be taken to any council owned tip providing you have proof of residency although there are limits (quantities) to what they will accept Martin

Just a small point it is actually illegal to bin fridges in skips destined for landfill. You will either have to take to your local waste disposal/recycling centre or fly tip somewhere Martin

Adam Sorry can't do this one as I have been pre-booked by she who must be abeyed Martin

Or would be if it wasn't currently inactive Martin