Adam F

Not a big enough window for me to take a day off mate. Plus they are giving 25 mph+ on Wed and rain. Hope it betters and you get out.

Well, it's official. Both boats have now gone and our new project can be unveiled! Bob and I will be building an brand new Aquafish 23. Literaly days of research have gone into this decsion, not to mention several hundred miles. In the end we decided against the pretty peche promenade type fishers due to the lack of deck space for our budget. We also decided that an outdrive was required 1.) Due to the shallow nature of where she will live and 2.) to keep the top speed high. We also decided on a deep Vee hull to get a good all-round ride. The Aquafish was pretty much the only boat that fitted the bill. Finally a visit to Cair Paravel in Essex convinced us, as they are built like brick sh$t houses, we saw how they are built and what goes into them. Mind made up. She will have a Volvo Penta D3 190hp in her through an SX leg. More that this we dont know, apart from of course she will have a blue hull The order went in yesterday, the hull is being made to order and to our slightly altered spec and will be here in 6 weeks. I guess both Bob and I will keep you up to date through here with a few piccies!

WOW!! That IS awesome. Esp. the one that got rolled.

Well the new project wont even be here until May, so I'm mega keen to go over, provided I can stow away! Missed out last year due to the small matter of a wedding, so I need to get back in the seat Shame its probably a bit late to book the Armoury..

Thanks Mike - I forgot about that thread. How this then: Both of these boats are Cat C Doesnt make sense to me....

9k plus is my best so far. Was your price from Mike, Peter?

Thank you Peter will do. Volvo D3 190hp - SX Outdrive....

Anyone suggest any Volvo dealers (apart from our sponsors PMS) to speak to with regards to get a price on a new engine??

Boats and Outboards mate.

Probably a bit keen for this year, unless we go back end of the year... 2009 - defo! Ohh - yes please!

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Well, she's sold (subject to final balance on Friday) A little sad as always when one goes, but I didnt have her that long and due to the hectic last 12 months she doesnt have quite as many memories as the last one. Anyway the new 'Project' is officially underway Like Charlie, I have pinned a piccie of Alderney and a few big flatfish shots in the workshop to keep the mind focused!! Available to crew for the foreseeable future!

SOLD

I thought I'd start a thread on this as its not something I know a whole load about. Mike F got me thinking on the last reply to the Orkeny 520 thread. I notice the Orkney 520 is a 'C', as its my current boat a Warrior 175, also intestrestingly enough is our new intended replacement - a Aquafish 23. So - what does it all mean? Is it important? How comes so much difference between a 400kg 16' Orkney and a 2.5T 23' Aquafish??

Mike, The Orkney, Raider and Warrior are all in the same size class but IMO cant be compared with each other, they all have good and bad points, all are class leading depending on what you need / want from a boat. You really need to get out on each of them to see what I mean. The bad points in each Ive noticed: Orkney - Low freeboard, rolls and leans when moving around them Warrior - Ride is hard and slow when not on plane Raider - Slap, slap, slap when at anchor, ride not as smooth as a V hull The Orkney is a cracking boat of you are looking for good fuel economy - I dont know of another 16' boat that will get anywhere near it. It also rides well. I'd say that if you fish up to 5/6 miles from nearest point of land then they are a great boat. I'd feel concerned any further offshore that that. But as I said - get out it them - a sea trial is worth 100 forum posts and advice. Hope this helps.

Thanks Matt - a little dark for what I need. Alun - yours may work - I'll call you.

Anyone got any blue gel coat knocking around? I only need about a table spoon full! Just to repair as small ding on the boat. Thanks

Who's coming? The date is set - 20th April. Usual arrangements, meet at Tesco Blandford if suitable, trail up to Burnham - days fishing - Rays, Rays, more rays - a few bass, the odd cod etc....! We had a slightly muted turnout last year and this year two of the boats that went last year are sold, so COME ON!! We need you trailer boaters!! Who's coming then??

Not in Poole Bay though

Blimey - that is early. Start of April was the first Bream report last year. Just been reading through ctahc reports from last spring - wondering if I'm doing the right thing selling OotB as the fishing starts to hot up!!

Nice looking reel. A TLD on steriods...

Yep! 20th April is pencilled in for us to go to Burnham, the return trip is for our bream comp in May. Not long now - just over 4 weeks, better start a who's coming thread.... I'll need a ride this year!

Martin, Pop it on ebay - I sold my last one for over 50 quid. Or, I'll take it for 20 and list it for you!

This time of year is conger time for me - not else around! If your after eels out of xchurch, then forget the Clan - 8 miles South sees you on half a dozen decent wrecks all holding decent eels in 100' plus.

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