Adam F

Splendid! -Top man

Cheers Rich - all of that will be very helpfull. As for crew - dont worry! - we will find you a place (plaice??!!) regardless - even if it means taking another boat down. So far I think we have Martin & Dean - Maverick (nb. will you take 3?) I am waiting to see if Mark and Loyal Royal will come Bob may take Splash out I may take my new boat (fingers crosed) Neo?? - Dont know yet. Thanks Adam

Tara: VHF - Icom 401 Euro GPS - Garmin 128 FF - Garmin 240 Happy with all of them - well recommended. adam

Just out of interest, and may help others with choosing gear - what electronics do our members have aboard our boats? Ill start us off with Tara! adam

Thanks Charlie - Id really liek to get if off if I could - I ll ring you (hopefully) if I buy her in the week! Adam

Pete - your right! - would it be the N. Atlantic ?

Pauls got me worried now! So I have Norton Antivirus. Will that help - or do I need to get the firewall and virus scaner package? I notice that when I send an email Norton opens a window telling me it is scanning my msg?? Failing that if there anything I can download (free)??? Or am I fully covered? ADam

why dont any hyperlnks work on my computer - on this forum?

Ok - will do. How high pressure is it? ADAM

Hopefuly see you then! - would be good to have you tag along! Adam

Good idea. If we can get a list of names on the forum, you can then bring them along to the meeting. We just need to know what boats will come? I will have a look on the web to see if I can find any info out about the fishing - althoug i suspect it will be similar to the shambles on the skerries? adam

Right! - Bring it on! What do we need to organise next? Boats? Who is coming and who is bringing a boat. Crew? Chart and info on the area? Leaving times? What do we do if the weather is bad? (cancel?) I presume we all need to fill in a form each. I can then collate them and post them away (or Bob can?) Adam

Yep. Ill give you a list if I buy the Warrior! Adam

No probs. I read it in about 2 days - it is very good! Next time I see you (thurs hopefully!) Adam

The antifoul that is there at the moment is fairly sound, but flaking in places. Underneath you can see the original gelcoat. So would the antifould sand away to leave a resonable gelcoat? If I do decide to re-antifoul, how easy it to do? Adam

The Warrior I may buy has been antifouled. The way I see it I have 3 options. 1.) Leave it the way it is. It is a bluey antifioul and the hull is blue so it doesnt show too much, and maybe it will flack away over time. But it is an ugly contrast to the pristine hull. 2.) Re-antifoul it. This would improve the look. But it would still be a diff. colour. Also how do you do it while it is on the trailer?? 3.) Take the old (thin) coat of antifoul off. (my prefered option) I presume it canh be sanded, then polished to get close the original gel coat?? - My only concern is how much it will cost and where would get it done. Help?? Adam

Right - Last chance! Either day next weekend for the 3rd attempt to fish Hayling. What day does everyone prefer? - I am free both days at the mo. Also - went down to the ferry bridge slip yesterday whilst looking at the warrior. Tide was out and the differance was about 6/8 metres than the previous day when the tide was in. I also think the tide rip was about 4/5 knots! Nasty. There is no way in the world I would launch a boat into that! - So slack on a high tide is the only real feasible option for that slip. At low tide it is similar to wick - steep and slippery + covered in shingle So we need another slip! Adam

What a splendid site! - WOW It really is quite amazing - I find it really interesting. If any of you want a good read - and find the above link good, read 'The Perfect Storm' 100 times better than the poxy film remake. The book is v. good. Based in the South Atlantic of the coast of Newfoundland - tells the story of a fishing boat in Heavy seas. Goes into great detail about weather systems and boats at Sea. I picked it up in Spain last year and was expecting a shallow book like the film - couldnt be further away. I have a copy if anyone wants to borrow it? Adam

Round net frame please Pete. Thanks

If you sold Splash out and the caravan and the poodle(and the kids??!) you would then be able to buy an Arvor!!!!!!!!

Saying nothing!!!

Just my luck! - will have to give bob a shopping list! - by the time I get there in the afternoon - it will be over???? Do all the bargins go early. what time is it worth geting there - I may be about 2-3pm??

Hasnt got one Coddy. I may purchase an aftermarket one from Warrior - but as you say they arent cheap! Well have to get together when she arrives?? Can you make the shambles trip?

I would have to say that BFM is the best mag around - for what we are interested in. It has its bad months like they all do - but I rate it. Worth subscribing to??

Bob - youve gone way, way past medical assistance!! Jimbo - is still a pout catcher!