having a boat!

[George]

I've got myself the virgo 144 which is about 15ft with a brand new 25hp on the back. Its makes a big diffrence to have a good reliable engine behind you. I started of with a smaller mayland mariner with a 10hp on the back. I still just stay quite close in around Amble way as the lads say it all down to feeling comfortable with the boat you have and the engine. It was quite daunting going out and to start with you will come back in because of the slightest ripple to start with.

Biggest help is to ask lads who have a boat and have a go.

You'll find that once you get a boat you'll be cursing every calm day you have to work.

Theres been a few virgo 144's on ebay but you take your chance !

[davem2005]

Its certainly true that a boat is a hole in the ocean you throw £ notes into.

The RNLI do a free boat safety check (or they did ) which is worth having.

Make sure you go out with someone experienced at first...even if you do the RYA course. That way you can learn how to use the electrics to best effect.

I reckon even an afternoons fishing costs me £50 so dont reckon on saving money on charters. Also small boats move differently in the swell so check you dont suffer mal de mare or you will be wasting your cash.

Cheers
dave