Adam F

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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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Brian, Ive also wondered about this. I have oil fired heating as we cant get mains gas here. I had it filled this week - 1000 ltrs -

Monk sells for its texture, not the flavour. Very meaty and firm, plus takes flavours well. Agree with above, taste isnt the best.

So the idea is to have a 200hp diesel onboard to run your heating system, and a 10hp diesel which you have your commercial liceance under on which to power the boat!

Good luck with the sale Dave. Are you giving up the boat owning game or trading to something else? ATB Adam

They are good Billy - I always carry a few....but.... you cant put them on afterwards like you can a powergum waterknot? I.e they need to be the firstt item on the trace whatever you are using them for. A waterknot can be added afterwards. Another use for the knot is for attaching a dropper as an afterthought, commonly used for tying droppers when fly fishing, I quite often whack one on my cod or big fish trace if other smaller fish are around like whiting. http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/flyfishing-knots.htm Knot no.6

Happy Birthday Dean! Have a good one tonight.

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I have just read that it has now been announced that Red Diesel for pleasure use in boats will be subject to the full 60p of tax from Nov 1st? Is this true? If so I'll have to think carefully before the new purchase! That will make it, what -

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Warrior 175 - 'Out of the Blue' Honda BF 130hp Engine Indespension Super Roller Coaster 7 trailer (plus spare wheel) Fully equipped and ready to go fishing - Garmin 2010c 10.5" Colour plotter with English Channel Blue Chart - Garmin 320C 6" Colour Fishfinder - Icom DSC VHF Radio - Navman 3100 Fuel Computer - Upgraded Laxan Margard windows all round - Radar Arch - Back up VHF ariel system - Plastimo Compass - Deck and Cuddy lights - Front cushions - Professional 60l live bait tank fully pumped - Par Max 4 Deck wash system - Twin battery system with isolation switch - Twin Warrior Bucket Seats on pedestals All in superb condition. Boat has been kept on trailer and washed down after every trip since new. She is fitted out to a superb standard. With the 130hp engine she tops out at about 36 knots and will cruise effortlessly at 25 knots at 3500rpm. More info on the 175 here: http://www.warriorboats.co.uk/warrior-175.html