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Maverick Martin

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  1. I'm with YYacht Insurance Another forum I go on has a legal guy on there who says this insurance companies policy is one of the best out there
  2. Happy Birthday Alun, have a great day
  3. Argh, we are at Upton Country Park for a concert....................No I'm not singing
  4. The only continently country that got funny with english red diesel is Belgium. No reports of fines in other countries. You should always carry your latest fuel receipts to prove both when and where you got it. Best practice would be to fuel up with white diesel as soon as you hit port in say France and keep the receipt as proof that you are complying with their tax laws however do not take cans full of red with you as this is I believe frowned on.
  5. With a boat that size I would suggest an 8hp would be ok, should push you along at hull speed 6/7 knots
  6. Good news on the boat sale Duncan
  7. Neil is there any way you could dip each tank to find out if they are filled equal?
  8. Hope you have had a great day Charlie
  9. Been down to the boat today and grabbed my latest receipt. Since you left we now have to declare and pay duty on fuel used for propulsion (bloody bitchy eu regs) HMRC have advised that they would accept a self declaration of 60% propulsion and 40% heating and battery charging although the onus is on the boat owner to declare what they see as appropriate for their craft. Most users declare on a 60/40 basis which I do most of the time. My last refuel was for 216.66 litres of diesel for £219.90 or £1.05 per litre, this price includes a discount given to those that berth at MDL (Cobbs) Marinas. Apparently the cost would have been £269.72 or £1.245 per litre without the MDL discount Hope that helps and look forward to meeting you again soon.
  10. Most boats will have a slight list which in some may not show until underway. This can be caused by numerous reasons a few of which are: weight distribution, batteries can add a lot of weight to one side, distribution of crew, when underway prop torque in single engined boats can be a big factor, wind and tides can cause listing. I have this problem on my boat which is weather dependant. Answer can be as simple as using trim tabs which is all I do with wind/tide induced listing. Re Rodman's having double skin, mine doesn't not sure about other models though. Good luck with sorting your issues, it will be worth it in the end
  11. Hi Kim Long time no speak and good to hear from you, hope you are keeping well? Are you looking to come back here or just have a boat in Poole for your holidays? Re Diesel, next time I'm down the boat I'll look at my fuel log and give you the prices I am currently paying.
  12. Thanks for posting Lofty, looks a good day
  13. Company name CP Fuel Polishing 07716 851901 The owner is a guy called Carl, he is also a good engineer
  14. Date is good for me Jerry
  15. Depending on dates I could easily be persuaded to join you
  16. All the best Sam, hope you have had a good day
  17. No Stuie I am also waiting for dates, I defo can't do Saturday eves but would be up for the odd Tuesday but would also need crew
  18. Group A: Boats needing bridge lifts 1. Fisheagle. May have crew space. Leaving and returning to F Pontoon at Cobbs. 2. Madness. Skipper Martin/Crew tba. Leaving Cobbs B Pontoon 3. Marichelle Skipper Mick/ Crew TBA. Leaving Cobbs F pontoon Group B Trailer boats: 1. Group - Boats not needing bridge or assistance 1 Doombar - Skipper Hooky - Leaving from pontoon F @ Cobbs approx 6.30 launch , 11.30 return Places available 2 ( strictly one rod and one bag each please) full club members only please Bridge lift not required (Route plotted so you can follow if needed ) 2. MegaByte - Skipper Brian - Leaving F Pontoon @ Cobbs, times to be decided, Might have room for 1 club member - Bridge lift not required Group D - Kayaks 1. Slice of life - Lofty: Tuesday 21st I’m working in Swanage so I’m in. If people keep adding their names I'll maintain this list
  19. Beaten again then Kev
  20. Where's he gone Twas a little sloppy that day
  21. Hope you had a good Birthday Chris
  22. Unfortunately not stuie but may have ago over there😎
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