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Thanks Adam Its a shame but it must be safety first I may be on the boat tomorrow, but probably tucked up somewhere out of the weather. Charlie

I had another update last night They are at Middlefart in Denmark, awaiting the engines first service at 55 hrs and about 900 miles from Poole, about half way. they have several hours in the baltic to go today and then about the same in open water and the forecast was poor. Tom phoned to say that spirits were high and after a few teething snags all is now going well. I am not sure what route they take north through Norway but it looks a long way on the map, makes the rips look very close Charlie

What a lovely looking boat I hope you have lots of fun and Fish on her Has she been named yet? Charlie

Is it beach fishing gear you need Rich? Charlie

Hi Craig For smoothies and tope and maybe even plaice it may be worth the trip But if its bass on these big tides, unless you have some hot info I would have to agree with Alan Charlie

Nice one Andy I know we discussed this a couple of weeks ago, and ours had been publicised more than yours Thanks for changing the dates I am sure as usual you will get plenty of support from us at PBSBAC Charlie

Not sure why but my last two replies have not been added to this thread In Brief She arrived Tue night at the Club with some work to do before the long trip. She is a very big boat that has been built to exactly match the type of work they do in Norway. She has a large wheelhouse with seating for all ,excellent windows and full heating, [For the sight seeing] and a 1.5 meter wide access all down the port side of the deck for drift fishing [They never anchor] The boat left Poole at about 10 on Wed night using a gap in the weather. I had a message yesterday at 1300 to say they were 15NM away from Den Helder in Holland Last night I had another that they were 40 miles away from Elbe in Germany, so they are well on route. Just had a message to say they are sat in a lock at the entrance to the Kiel canal 710nm from Poole I had a look on Global Earth last night and searched by Troms Norway, If that position is their destination they have a long way to go north yet. Its a good job the generator, lights and heater were sorted out when it arrived in Poole. Charlie

We hope to be out on Alfresco, if it is on. Timings and area will be determined by Weather. Alun, Gordon, Dan and I Tight lines all Charlie

Hi Guys Hope the bits Bob picked up were OK I remembered the place I got a lot of fittings from www.baseline marine.com Well worth a look Charlie

Hi Guys Hope the bits Bob picked up were OK I remembered the place I got a lot of fittings from www.baseline marine.com Well worth a look Charlie

According to my diary we have another comp this sunday June 29th. I believe it is a best specimen comp, the last of teh BFM comps and one of the series of 5 club comps. Is that correct and if so considering the forecasts when can we expect a decision as to if it will be on/off? and of course who else is fishing? Cheers Charlie

I took rods to NZ a few years back, I do not think it cost extra but I had to arrive early to book them in as oversize. I made up a large tube out of groundpipe, it is a bit heavy plastic but very strong. If you would like to borrow it to protect your rods, please get in touch. Charlie

Adam Mine is a standard type and works at all speeds I opted away from the scoop as it could scoop rubbish in past the grill.which would be hard to get out. I fitted a bronze one and ball valve for strength, as if it ever broke it would flood the engine bay. Volvos and sea water would not mix well Charlie

Hi Adam I will keep an eye on this thread as you have probabl;y noticed how loud mine can be when it cuts in as a deckwsh. Charlie

Well done Guys She is coming on very well and obviously you used the weather yesterday to get the rest of the glass in. It looks like you have achieved a lot since we popped up to see you on Saturday Sorry if we held you back with all the chatting and cups of tea Dont forget the offer to join us again if you need some fresh air and rod time Charlie

Well that is the snack sorted, Whats for dinner? Charlie

at home today and in work this week charlie

Nice to get a fish for your efforts well done Rob Charlie

Hi All, I have just had a text from Tom, asking me to thank everyone who has contacted him or posted about this trip. He is unable to thank you himself as he is in Padstow doing a few tweaks before waiting for the chance to set off for Norway and is offline. Martin B got in quick to take up the offer, lucky blighter. I am sure we are all very keen to wish them a good trip, Tom will try and keep us informed as to their progress. Unfortunatly the weather has already delayed them and the visit to Poole is probably not going to happen Bon Voyage [sorry I do not know any Norwegian] Charlie

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Thanks Steve I will PM later when at Home. Charlie

Would have loved to have joined you Tom But have the following two weeks off already so can not get the holiday. What a great experiance, I hope the weather is kind to you. Looking forward to her arrival at Poole and the chance to have a look around. Have a great trip, be safe Charlie

Hi Paul Call me, I can talk you through it. and I have plenty of left over hose etc if you get in before Adam and Bob. Or as it will probably be done here, I can help. No Problem with the sink one The deckwash I would think of fitting a pad inside the hull,glass it in and when cured drill through hull and Pad to fit a skinfitting, to a ball valve and hosetail. Obviously the positioning is vital you need access to do the job and turn off the valve. Charlie

Thanks Steve Neal and I will be trying to make a plan, but as all deep water long range things, it will take planning and luck with the weather coinciding with a decent neap. What sort of fishing time do you expect to get at the end of a neap flood? I like the sound of a few drifts as well as the tope action Charlie

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