pirky Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 New member....new to the boat owner ranks.....sailed as crew a few seasons about 10 yrs ago. I purchased a 16.5 ft fishing/leisure boat last year and have a relic Navcom VHF....no call sign yet ??? a set of Poole Bay Leisure charts....and a pair of binoculars. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of you with the Nav and safety stuff.......if I can afford it that is !! Only want to fish safely in the Bay.....sounds expensive. I note that quite a few of members use slipways locally....tried it once at Baiter last year and it blew up a bit while I was in lea of Brownsea....recovery nightmare for me and my son so trying a swinging mooring season at Parkstone Bay Marina...Any other members there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Pirky, Welcome to the club. Yes a few boats use Parkstone Bay - including myself - boat - Joint Venture. What boat do you have and what is she called? I'll keep an eye out for you at the marina. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Pirky My own (poorly) boat is there and I happen to work there too. Welcoem to Parkstone Bay Marina and the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Welcome Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 welcome dave, i dont have my own boat but crew for coddy on lady christine, hope to see you out in the bay bill aka ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Welcome Dave, sounds expensive. The tips you'll receive on here will save you money, ask questions and get the benefit of our previous mistakes ( experience) Make lifejackets a priority and build from there PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks to all for your welcome... The boat is "Now or Never" and she is a Microplus 501 (5.3m) motor/leisure/fisher blue upper / white hull (name on sides). Single skin fibreglass hull with a cuddy white spray shield and blue cover. Thanks Paul J......I went to boat jumble at Netley at the weekend and did the life jackets purchase, and a few other bits and pieces too. Next is the Flares and the a hand held VHF. Adam F / Joint Venture and TomBettle / Quest II I hope to make your aquaintance soon......I am out on a swinger straight out from the fuel pumps, but will be doing some work on her sometime next week. Thanks again !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Nice to meet you the other day Dave. I am sure you will gain much from the club Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks Paul......Nice to meet you too. As I said I am in that phase of nerves, apprehension and lack of confidence about the boat owner bit and the new "adventure". Thanks for your re-assurance and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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