great white

May have to see what is on the calendar, and check with my crew

Top marks for not saying where, but your picture gives it away mate

Not much care for the community there. they are to busy so are closing??

Sorry he did tell me which Island, but I forget. He flew from Bristol as it was a big saving on London. He also told me that he has two days boat fishing booked at 600 Euro a trip. Probably worth talking to him when he gets back in a weeks time.

Fuel Bowser now booked for Looby 4 and Reel Magic, 0900 Monday to give us time to get the boats to the pier.

I have spoken to the guest house all is confirmed for Fri. Sat Sunday. Arranging the fuel delivery for Monday morning 0900. Well would be if they would answer their damn phone. Lol

I have not been, but I did research it a while ago. Made a booking for a live aboard, But we had to drop out as Norway was on offer. Ben is on his way out there this afternoon, I think it is his 5th or 6th time

Have a look at Cape Verde mate Dependent on your budget and how big a fish you want to target you should find something. and I believe its very warm and sunny. Hope that helps

Thanks all Just going to the pub for lunch with Wendy Dan and Christine. Happy Birthday Dave, Hope that you have a great day

Just been over to collect the parts for Alfresco's engine. but with painting then rebuilding the Volvo I will not get it back together and re installed in time. Hence crewing with Dave again. Sorry that Steve is in the same place with his drive rebuild, which means you cannot go Alun, can you not talk Adam into bringing JV2?

I hope that the decision to sell Tiddler is so that you can both do something enjoyable in your retirement Jim. Always welcome for a day out on Alfresco mate. Someone will get a nice boat, good luck with the sale.

Hi all I have checked with the accommodation They have our booking, which now is one twin bed room more than is required, they also have Alun's booking for a twin double room. The extra room can be cancelled but that does not need to be done yet, if anyone else was thinking of going, please let me know.

Hi guys It looks like I have lost my crew for this one due to unforeseen issues. To be honest with the engine out of my boat and still being covid positive that may take some pressure off. I have phoned a friend and will now crew with Dave again instead. I will need to call Mel at the accommodation, but before reducing the numbers we have booked does anyone want to take any available spaces? Reply , or PM me ASAP please

Thanks Steve I have a different problem at the moment, the engine is out, my bell housing is awaiting machining for a new liner sleeve again. Delayed by Easter and the fact that I am off work with covid. I intended to have all the preps done ready and the engine de rusted and painted by now, but am still awaiting negative tests. I hope others are enjoying the sunny weather and getting out,

If it comes to a new shaft Steve, I presume that you can get trade discount. If not let me have the details and I will get you a quote. If you do where do you use, as my engine is out for repairs and another quote may be required.

I have done that job in the past for a shaft on an outboard. But using chemical metal instead of ceramic. But it was a small old 20 hp unit. The engine was not worth the cost of a new shaft. So it was that option or scrap. It lasted the rest of time that Rick had the boat. Is there an option to skim the shaft to fit differant seals with slightly smaller ID seals? Do not know who could do that for you mate. Sorry. If it was skimming there are plenty of options.

After dropping anchor I have my rope up to the bow and dropped over the bollard and over the bow roller. Then attached to the stbd side midships cleat. When we want to go the rope is cast off at the front and we back off, the bow goes to port and we can see the rope and drive off at 90 degrees to it, before swinging up tide. when the anchor is under the buoy we set up to drift back towards it whilst recovering rope. This system is great for the larger boats, but not recommended for smaller boats to be tide side on to the tide.

Thanks Lofty.

Thanks Brian That why we could keep a nice brace last time out. When did our Bass become European Seabass?

Cheeky bugger.😜

Happy Birthday Buddy I hope that you have a great day, take it easy on the booze [Not] 🍻

Thanks Lofty and Jim One very Happy angler in the photo

A Brace for the cooler

Happy Birthday Dean Have a great day , no doubt a couple of beers may be consumed😃

Not on mine thankfully, as they were all well protected whenever they passed through bulkheads. But I have seen many at work have problems on Members of the Yacht Club's boats