Maverick Martin Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Dean and I went to lymo today and picked up our new toy. Boarded "AWOL" fired her up and promptly went to the fuel station to brim her ready for our trip to Poole. Left Lymo and headed over to the needles which was a pleasant enough trip in the stiff southerly winds. Seen Gordon and crew on Fugazi on station but still codless at that point. In the distance we could see the huge looking seas but still headed towards em just to see what it was like. Well it was snotty, we read the label on the boat and it said Category B suitable for 8 people in a force 8 so we decided to try it out and turned to head for Poole. At its worst some of the waves were around 12-14ft with cresting tops which made life interesting but we still felt 100% safe so on we went. As we crossed the bay the seas became more user friendly and allowed us to open up the throttles a little. To say we were pleased would be an understatement, she does all we expected and probably a bit more. To sum up "AWOL" does what it says on the tin, I really enjoyed bringing her home and wouldn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Well, you certainly picked a good day to test her boating envelope, Martin. Pleased to hear she is everything you hoped for, so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Good to hear you made it back safe and sound. Now we need to see some pictures so we can all drool and dream, for some of at least. Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Nice one Martin. It was a good day to see what she can handle for sure. I bet you wish she was on the drive fror a while so you can stroke her 24/7? PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Great day for a delivery trip Martin. We brought Frisky back from the Hamble in similar conditions 4 years ago, and the confidence that gave in the boat was immeasurable. Good luck with AWOL and all who fish in her! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Come on, where are the pictures, we wanna see the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul J Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 in a word " Sexy" PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Pic no 1 Was it raining? Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Nice, very nice....! Will she remain AWOL, or will you rename her.... Caption compition for variations on the anagram AWOL.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 PJ yep I was seduced Mike yep it was but we couldnt keep away Adam thats our naming of the boat, she previously had no name. Did think about calling it Maverick (would seriously have liked to) but been there done that. Missus said I suppose you'll go missing more often so thats where the name came from Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Coastguard might get upset thinking you called him an "A hole" PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 AWOL - 'Always Wanting One Last (cast)'?? 'All Weather Offshore Lunatic' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swainiac Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Its an abbreviation of absent without leave, which basically sums up fishing in one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Its an abbreviation of absent without leave, which basically sums up fishing in one!!!! Spot on Rich. Younger members may not be familiar with the military term AWOL Absent With Out Leave, hence the ere indoors comment or Adam may be correct with his lunatic comment Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I know what AWOL means Rich..... I was trying to give it a different appropreation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy fred Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 well i thought it meant A WAD OF LUNATICS hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Too many boats, too much love....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootlegger Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I've just been down to Parkstone Bay to empty Simply Red of rainwater. Whilst I was there, before the heavens opened again I saw Martin's new steed moored up by the pontoon and had a butchers. Very nice and pretty, but I'd be terrified of getting lug and rag juice all over the place or dirtying the very nice looking interior, as I'm a very messy angler. All the same Kudos Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Sea Dean Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) Dont worry. His old scrubber will be on board! Thats me by the way before anyone gets any funny ideas!! Edited December 31, 2006 by Deep Sea Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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