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Hi Coddy You seem to have all the advice already I tend to only use a second anchor/stake when essential and only in the harbour. outside I use a Sea anchor if required, my current has a line to collapse it for recovery. I lost one as the tide built up while I was busy fishing and I could not recover it in the strong tide flow. I could not weigh anchor or recover the sea anchor so the sea anchor had to go [i should have buoyed the line, then weighed anchor and chased after it, but the rope was burning my hands and had to just lose the sea anchor ] lesson learnt the hard way again Charlie

Jack as the vehicle depreciates have you reduced the insured value? You would not be paid more than that, so not much point in paying premiums on the 12k they would not pay you. Being over insured is as bad as under insured Charlie

Hi Adam Bad luck mate but something else will come along. perhaps something bigger and more ready to go Happy hunting Charlie

Paul Now that your confidence in the boat and the new engine is growing I would not be to keen to get rid of half your anchor warp. If you start to fish the deeper marks you may need more than 110 metres Max recomended scope of 5:1 110 mtres only good for 22 metre depth Charlie

Good luck with the sale Adam There can not be many boats as well looked after as yours. Charlie

We are having trouble with english at the moment Now its french, BEHAVE

We usualy use the Handle of the Stainless Steel J bar disgorger [1" Dia Stainless bar], or snap the necks. But I turned down an excelent hardwood priest for a friend when he emigrated and wished I had made two. It was about the 12" long with a max Dia of 2", a handle with some ridges for grip and drilled for a lanyard. The hardwood [oak] gave it weight and bouyancy if it went overboard. Charlie

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack. "Miss Whack, I'd like to get a

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Very inetesting to compare the test BS to the knotted test BS and compare the results to the cost as others I would like to see more of the others we use on the list. I like fireline as its strong and durable. I had heard it tested high, but have had it tested for line class fish/trophies by the British Conger Club and it was within parameters. Charlie

If anyone is really interested I have a video that was sent to me prior to a holiday in New Zealand, if you would like to borrow it or copy to CD. It show 3 lads fishing off the shore for Snapper and Kingfish up to well over 30lb an interesting type of angling, that even though we tried hard we could not get the fishing right when we were there. They use Kyaks to access the remote fishing marksand have the local knowledge [ my excuse] We had more luck close inshore from small boats, Dan had a morey eel and Sam a Kingfishamongst the many species caught. If we had that type of fishing here it would be great, but alas pout and dogs rule Charlie

Especially the letters page

You beat me to that one Carl I also was told of the two week postponment, but unfortunatly server problems at work meant I could not post until getting home. Charlie

Bye Bye great white hello new thingy Cut and pasted from Martins post when my old boat went, so my guess is; Bye Bye Maverick hello AWOL Charlie

SAD Definatly time to get your coat. Charlie

I too may go to look at electronics, then check with the USA company that Mark used. If I get tickets I will let you know, what day were you thinking of going? I may get some tickets at trade price, if anyone else is interested let me know. As my boss is off sick it may not have been arranged. Charlie

Adam I have a trailer at work that I could arrange for you if Martins is not good. Alternativly I could arrange a berth within easy reach for maverick while you use her trailer. I am presuming that the new boat is fairly iminent, I have a moisture tester at work if she is ashore and you want to check the hull prior to launching for trials. call me, to discuss when you need the above. Charlie

Nice one Martin I hope you and all the family have fun on her. I am sure she will serve you very well, sorry I missed you yesterday. Sam bumped into Dean and he was over the moon and dying to take her for a spin today. I am sure you will be adding a few bits, Electronics and rod rests etc to enhance her fishing capabilities. Very Tight Lines Charlie

Hi Mike I am sure you have thought long and hard about the boat and engine. I am also sure that you will have a great deal of fun on her, with the additional space, greater comfort and a walk on pontoon all adding to the enjoyment. We have berth Holders at the Club whose boating is greatly enhanced by a Marina berth. From more use of the boat for its primary use, easy access for upkeep and maintenance to simply sundowners while in the berth. Some use the Boat twice as much as they used too I am sure you and the crew will have a great new toy for 2007 . Tight Lines see you afloat. Charlie

Miss Behavin seems appropriate I think you have hit on a good one there mate, So appropriate for you. When is the running gear going in and approx launch date? Charlie

Nice One mate Your Chrimbo preeent just a few days late. Pleased to hear that she lives up to all expectations and more. When you are down stroking the boat call me and I will go AWOL from work to pop down the lane and have a peek. I am at work Today and Tomorrow morning Charlie

Nice one Fred We both know that compared to a home build progress is good. She is looking smart mate, when do you think she will get wet? Regards Charlie

A book on the practical guide to the Codes of Practice to check for changes [Yes Paul I did use amazon via the website, took 3 days even with christmas post ] A gas powered soldering Iron and a wessex voucher ready for the Spring from Dan Charlie

Richard If you have stugeron remember that you take them early and allow them to work before you go. taking them as you go out, or when you start to feel rough, appears not to work Charlie

Nice one Dan Well done Mate If you weighed the fish please send me a catch report for the book Charlie