Tarlach. Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thanks to all that helped with advice on boat choice etc. I have now placed a deposit on a brand new Parker 660 pilothouse! Delivery in 12 sleeps !!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mal Thomas, niggle, Hooky and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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codpiece Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Great !!! Derek/codpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Nice boat mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 5 sleeps til Christmas ..... Well not quite but will feel that way!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Look what Santa left for me..... I must have been a very good boy !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk niggle, charlieannear, Hooky and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 So it is you who chased the sun away, thanks! Looks good, congrats! What's on the back? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Congratulations she looks a very capable craft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 WOW she looks very new. Congrats on your new boat, , now you can fit her out with your own choice of kit Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Thomas Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Looks good, looking forward to hearing how she handles and how you fit her out. Congratulations Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Well done and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 LOOKS GREAT Enjoy your new boat. tight lines and stay safe codpiece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Sorry ! but bloody lovely. Charley says it all *** Derek Codpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Welcome to the Parker club very nice boat graham Kingfisher 126 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 So it is you who chased the sun away, thanks! Looks good, congrats! What's on the back? Rob She has a 150 efi mercury. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Looks good, looking forward to hearing how she handles and how you fit her out. Congrtulations Enjoy. Thanks Mal, there is a post on WSF titled "How impressed am I ?" http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/threads/how-impressed-am-i-tarlachs-1st-voyage.26486961/ It describes 'Tarlach's' maiden voyage from littlehampton to southampton last Saturday, Big winds, and tide !! Very impressive hull ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 28, 2017 by Maverick link added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Thomas Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Sounds just like a trip my mate made with his new purchase, should not have gone in hind sight but could not resist. Well done on keeping safe and good piloting. Enjoy your new purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Looking very smart Neil, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 OOOOOOhhhh Very Nice ....Who up for the regular Polishing ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 OOOOOOhhhh Very Nice ....Who up for the regular Polishing ?????? Easy that one, my mate who shall remain nameless. He never wants in on a boat but always wants to be out on them!! He has to earn his keep somehow you know !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Stuie and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I've collected my last 2 boats in adverse conditions. The current one came from the Hamble round to Poole in a 6 Westerley straight on our nose with green water everywhere. Previous boat was at Lymington brought home to Poole in a strong 4-5 SW. Survived both trips and glad to have had the experience to build confidence but not sure the first foray out is the best one to get that confidence on Anyhow go out, play and have fun, that's what boat ownership is all be about. Mal Thomas and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Our first trip on freeboys had a forecast of 2-8 and we had them all!! I caught 2 bass in Portland race with the line out horizontal and we had massive difficulty getting on the birth in Portland marina (in a westerly chesil beach offers no shelter) they should really prescribe a pill with new boats!! Leicester Fisheagle and niggle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarlach. Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I've collected my last 2 boats in adverse conditions. The current one came from the Hamble round to Poole in a 6 Westerley straight on our nose with green water everywhere. Previous boat was at Lymington brought home to Poole in a strong 4-5 SW. Survived both trips and glad to have had the experience to build confidence but not sure the first foray out is the best one to get that confidence on Anyhow go out, play and have fun, that's what boat ownership is all be about. At least if you experience those kind of conditions on your first voyage you are not left wondering exactly what the boat can cope with !I would not choose to do it again, but......... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mal Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I think personal experience of handling a boat in challenging conditions is very benifical for a number of reasons. You know the boat can handle it. You know you can cope. You get better at it with practice. It gives confidence that when you set out on a less than perfect day and things turn iffy you can get her home reducing stress and increasing enjoyment of the whole boating experience overall. Your crew have confidence you can deal with it ok so they stress less. I've had my boat out in heavy weather often enough, personally I treat it as a challenge and derive enjoyment from handling the challenge. On arriving back at port each time for me there is a feeling of personal satisfaction but I do get back knackered if it was a long one. Making decisions for each wave whilst considering other safety aspects (baton down the hatches etc) and where conditions are likely to be even worse ahead and the best route through it and looking out for the damn pot buoys all the time is very tiring. And a plan B is needed and a plan C once you are on plan B... There are so many things to learn to manage the conditions better. You can read about how in books but there is nothing like putting it in practice. Having said all that being out in a totally flat sea is fantastic like we were recently on a wrecking trip. With our weather that doesn't happen to often we just have to make the best of what nature serves up. Better to do than view Kingfisher 126, Tarlach., Stuie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I think personal experience of handling a boat in challenging conditions is very benifical for a number of reasons. You know the boat can handle it. You know you can cope. You get better at it with practice. It gives confidence that when you set out on a less than perfect day and things turn iffy you can get her home reducing stress and increasing enjoyment of the whole boating experience overall. Your crew have confidence you can deal with it ok so they stress less. I've had my boat out in heavy weather often enough, personally I treat it as a challenge and derive enjoyment from handling the challenge. On arriving back at port each time for me there is a feeling of personal satisfaction but I do get back knackered if it was a long one. Making decisions for each wave whilst considering other safety aspects (baton down the hatches etc) and where conditions are likely to be even worse ahead and the best route through it and looking out for the damn pot buoys all the time is very tiring. And a plan B is needed and a plan C once you are on plan B... There are so many things to learn to manage the conditions better. You can read about how in books but there is nothing like putting it in practice. Having said all that being out in a totally flat sea is fantastic like we were recently on a wrecking trip. With our weather that doesn't happen to often we just have to make the best of what nature serves up. Better to do than view Well said Steve its not what qualifications you have, its what you do with that knowledge under pressure. Don't get me wrong , training is good But Experience and practice is very important too Stuie, Mal Thomas and Kingfisher 126 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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