Maverick Martin

Shame to see an old friend go but times move on. Is the new boat anything like this one for sale on here Martin

Well I have sent my response regarding this subject, has anyone else? If you havent and you want to, then send it to Senior Fisheries Officer, Commerce and Employment Dept, Raymond Falla House, PO Box 459, Longue Rue, St. Martins, Guernsey GY1 6AF. Martin

As Adam says the hardcore (trailer boaters not pornstars) turned up in Weymouth with not much confidence of having a full day afloat. Anyway we gave it a go and although a bit bumpy we managed a full if not tiring day afloat. Mavericks tally was not that respectable but we did have loads of doggies a fair few small bullhuss and a solitary baby blonde for Dave. Well done to the crew of Nipper for beating their way out to the shambles, you guys deserve a medal. Also to the crew of Blue Warrior (aka Nipples...I'll let Adam explain ) for their superb submariner training exercises (is that allowed mr safety officer) and Splashout for just being there Martin

She looks huge Fred. Are you building it yourselfe? if not give those messy builders a rollocking Martin

We shall be launching at 7am Martin

Terry I didnt get chance to follow up that one (forgot me piece of paper with the details on it) but made 2 good contacts who have succumbed to our clubs seductive ways even managed to get the Lowrance rep to fish the comp so their putting money in at both ends Martin Head of sales at pbsbac

No problem with you coming out on Maverick. It has been and still is a busy month fishing wise so perhaps we could do it one week end in October? If you let me know which week would suit you best we'll take it from there Martin

Keith Your quite welcome to come out on Maverick sometime to see how to use an alderney ring and buoy set up. Its easy when you know how and its definately easier and safer if your shown. Martin

Damn went today and paid full wack Martin

Harry If you want a local to collect for you just ask Martin

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Carl There yours, give me a call when you want to collect Martin

I have a pair of servicable oars/paddles suitable for a small dingy /tender or similar Price....a small donation to the RNLI will do Martin

Well done Alun and Terry. Glad you got into some fish. Alun what breaking strain flouro were you using? I would suggst a minimum 70lb breaking strain line when targeting Blondes. If the fish takes the hook down there grinding pads soon abraid lesser lines. Martin

Well done George, beautiful looking fish arn't they. Maverick launched from Poole and went out in the pea soup which soon cleared. We headed to our favoured and found a spot to sit on. Our tally for the day was Ten Blonde Rays with the heaviset going to Dean at 20lb 6oz. I managed one of 17lb 12oz Reg well Reg came along and enjoyed the ride Martin

Again Mike exactly what we need, please fill in your form that was with the newsletter and return to me Cheers Martin

Alun j will be along shortly with exactly the answers you need as he has done just what you are proposing to do...upgraded from a 440 to a 520. Several others also own the 520 so you will definately get answers Martin

Alun Thats the sort of feedback we need on our questionaire, fill in your form and send it back CYA later Martin

And that from a man who didn't join the club for a long while because he was a none competitive angler Alun I think you are hooked

Maverick is out from Poole with Reg and Dean as crew Martin

Sorry Bob not launching at Weymouth but will be coming around west to fish so will talk on vhf ch6 Martin

Happy birthday James...May all your fish be big ones except for those you catch in 2morrows comp Martin

Probably to busy chasing soft targets to satisfy their targets

I had problems with my engine/prop when I first got it, it would only achieve 4500 rpm. Kept onto Warrior who just said that's the prop we recommend for the best all round performance and fuel economy, balderdash! I went and seen Tom at prop revolutions who did the calcs and said you don't want one of those you wants one of these.... maybe Well turns out Toms guestimate was spot on my Optimax now revs at 5400/5500 depending on the day. What I'm trying to say is talk to the professionals. They do the calcs for free, then for a little investment you could end up saving a small fortune long term. Kept the original prop as a spare. Tried it about 2 years after changing to the new prop and Maverick seemed like a slug getting onto the plane, soon changed back again Martin

Mike As I see it you are 100% correct in what you say.... almost. The top speed question can have many meanings. First as you correctly point out is the top speed is only rarely achievable and in my experience definitely not comfortable both for your back or your pocket. However the top speed is also an indication to whether your outfit is set up correctly. If you take this info and put it with max rpm achieved you will be warned of any incorrect set up. If you are incorrectly propped it could (most probably will) cost more in fuel to run than if you had you rig set up with the right size and pitch of prop. Also the engine will not be achieving its full hp at the prop if you can