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Thanks Martin Charlie

Hi Rob A wilson flyer is a very good boat to start with, a very stable platform at rest and quick enough to get about the marks [i had one for many years, that i gutted and refitted] Best option to view what electronics are available is to try and get along to the Southampton boat show next month, all models will be on view in the tent with the experts on hand to talk you through the options. Personally My last two boats have used Lowrance equipment, but others are fans of Garmin, Raymarine and other makes. For safety reasons, a VHF is a must and you are sensible in going for a fixed set. then a GPS and fishfinder. There are some good combined units around. I use one on Alfresco. On the training front, as well as the VHF course, I would recomend starting with an RYA level 2 course, its more hands on for planning boats than a day skippers course. Have fun Charlie

Great Pictures Adam. Never realised it was so colourful at that depth. Do you see many shads and redgills LOL Charlie

We have a week off from work and were hoping to get away, although Wendy and I had a night on the boat yesterday the rest of the week does not look good enough to get away again. On thursday there seems to be a lull, but the rain later has put Wendy off. So Dan Will and I are hoping to get out fishing to make use of the small tides. Has anyone got the day off? and fancy joining us Probably a wreck trip, and could be damp at the end of the day. If so let me know. Charlie

Belated Happy Birthday Stuart I hope you had a chance to enjoy it Charlie

wrigler I believe that company is called Precision Plastics.

What no offshore on the list I have no regrets about mine, she has the speed, endurance and comfort that we wanted when we picked which boat to build. Seriously I believe Tomo has a cheetah on order as a move from the pirate 21 so he would be a good man to talk too. and of course pick Tom's brains, he is now an arvor dealer but has a very broad knowledge of most fishing boats and multi hulls Happy hunting Charlie

Hi Ian Welcome to the Club. Until my plans had to change at the weymouth meet I was going to call you about a trip with us. If we can help with info for Poole please ask Charlie [Alfresco30 on other site]

That explains what the survey boat that nearly ran me down off of Dancing ledge last summer , [while we were at anchor] was doing. would like to get a copy of the final chart charlie

Happy 18th Dan I hope you have a great night and a clear head in the morning Charlie

Happy birthday Gordon I hope you are doing something nice ashore Charlie

Hi All I will donate a bottle of Rum each. to the skippers of the boats that the best fish are caught on. One for a Charter boat and another for a Private boat. Just a little thank you for all the skippers hard work. and for getting the plan right. Tight lines Charlie

Hi Mike It is up to you if you are happy to put phone Numbers on the forum I sometimes add my mobile to a post, but not my home No. Regards getting afloat, best idea is keep an eye on the forums, all of us ask at some time to see who is up for a trip. My advice there is take it easy at first and build up experiance and some sea legs. with a few inshore trips in decent weather. jumping in to a 12 hr wrecking/rips trip may be a bit too much. Have fun Tight lines Charlie

yes mate other blondes are off limits Charlie

Dan and I popped out after work last night First plan to the banks for some bait, no problem unlike the Bass fisherman we had plenty It was Slack HW so we anchored for the ebb, we had a small spotted and two small blondes at the start of the tide, then unusually as the tide increased the dogfish arrived. Very hungry and persistant they were too we moved to another area, only to get some small tope and more dogs It was a lovely evening to be out, in shorts and T shirts. We managed a few of the target species shame it was the small ones. Just before dark we decided to leave the kennels and head home Charlie

Nice ones James If I had a pic of last nights Blondes you would need to zoom in a bit Charlie

Well done both of you. an awsome achievement Sam Charlie

Nice one Adam we are out tonight to see if we can get one or two rays Charlie

Hi Terry and welcome We are a friendly bunch , when you get to know us If you can make a meeting you will soon find out, if not look forward to meeting you afloat we have several Warrior owners, I am sure another would be most welcome Charlie

We were just outside the piers on Sunday and there was plenty. Charlie

Well done Brian That gives you 7 weeks to: Think of a good name mow the grass decorate the house walk the dog fuss over the missus etc because in 8 weeks none of that will get done LOL I hope you have as much fun on her as we do on Alfresco. Charlie

Nice one Fred did you find it down the toilet??? Or is that where the crew hid? Looks a bigun mate, weight??? Well done Charlie

Did you wegh it? They really do pack some weight as they are so thick. Many Many years ago Wendy caught one out of Pompey. It did not have a huge area, but it weighed 34lb well done on catching one they are quite rare Charlie

Belated Happy birthday Bill Hopeyou had a good one Charlie

Just been through those lights to drop Dan into town and we go that way every day into work. On the way out of town I approached the lights at 30 and was overtaken by a bike two cars and a van all well over 30 what a money spinner that will be especially on a Tuesday evening Bar stewards