Maverick Martin

James just noticed your a paddler, get a proper boat and join the club or maybe set up a paddler section within the club? Martin

Hi James I am sure you would get a lot more help if you joined the club proper, you can even do it via paypal now Martin

Simon Thanks but I have got one sorted now, just have to plumb in and away I go So to the next on the list Martin

He was also fishing in a bass nusery area, if caught could be prosecuted on both counts Martin

Can you all check your membership status on the forum as I have today gone through the latest membership list and down graded members that have not yet paid this years dues. They are now "forum members" If you feel your status has been down graded incorrectly please use the pm button and tell me so I may investigate. Martin

Dean and I are just aching to get out so AWOL is definately in it Martin

Welcome Ewen, asTom says jump in and join in Martin Tom you cheapskate your always on the cadge

Many happy returns Dan Hows the fishing going, still catching those monster bass? Martin

Many happy returns Gordon Martin

Simon she looks a pretty boat what make is she? I understand the excitement of a new boat, been there a few times myself. Good luck Martin

WEll done Tom glad you made it to the end See you when you get home for a pussy coffee (crew joke you had to be there) Martin

Welcome to the site Simon and pick away until your hearts content First bit of advice would be look around to see what boats are available that would suit you. Then the hard bit SET A BUDGET and stick more or les to it. May sound simple but you have to be very realistic or else you can end up spending a fortune and still not be happy. Before you make a final decision on which boat to go for blag rides out on other owners boats preferably those similar to what you have in mind. Listen to what they have to say about their boats but be selective in what you believe; after all would you say your boat was a pile of pooh if you had spent a fair sum of money on it? Take in all the info and work out for yourself what you want or maybe don

Well i'm back on terafirma but Toms still enroute We left Poole at around 10pm on Wed eve after a few shall we say minor adaptations by the Norwegian engineer (clever chap). Crossing along the south coast and over the channel was fine and event free if not a little lumpy. We formed two watches ie English and Norwegian taking 6 hours a watch. Tom and I elected to do one hour each in our watch with the other assisting to keep the helmsman awake Headed up the French coast then Belgian, Holland, Germany. As the weather was forecast to get worse (as if it wasn

You toucha my food I staba your hand

is it a worm or a maggot

Why do I need a life jacket when I have these inflatables

PJ We are still waiting for your photo to be uploaded or don't you want to play Martin

Also don't discard the motor shops. I used SMC AshleyRoad, Parkstone just last week and got 2 110ah leisure bats for

Happy birthday to all Martin

Sorry to hear of your loss Chris, the low life do get everywhere As others have said if it aint glued on the boat I take my kit off.......no not that kit ATB Martin

broken boat hopefully fixed for weekend Martin

Terry Next time you're in Poole call in as I have some you can have Martin

Many happy returns Reg, hope your still pulling them in....fish that is Martin

Chester is indeed a fully paid up new member Martin

Best specimen comp book in here Martin