suzook12 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 With the constant shit weather we've been getting the last couple of years, is it time we considered different styles of boat more suitable for what seems to be the new normal in weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 thank goodness - for one second then i thought you were going to suggest joining the camouflaged carp crew ....... suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Inshore outlaws lol suzook12 and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, mike farrants said: Inshore outlaws lol Driveway outlaws!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 35 minutes ago, suzook12 said: With the constant shit weather we've been getting the last couple of years, is it time we considered different styles of boat more suitable for what seems to be the new normal in weather? It's not the boats, it's the location I reckon. We can take TT out in some foul weather if we wanted to. But anchor in the Solent in a strong 4-5 SW in the Solent and even the bigger boats would give up due to the Solent chop. Was due to go out tomorrow, but the strong NW wind has put paid to that. Normally a N wind is welcomed , but with residue chop from the last few days it'll still be uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, suzook12 said: is it time we considered different styles of boat more suitable for what seems to be the new normal in weather? Submarine? captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I think @Saintly Fish has it - it's not our boats that don't like the weather, it's the anglers aboard. Fishing is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, not cold, wet and miserable, so if that makes me a fair-weather boat angler, then so be it. Geoff and captin slows old outlaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 I get what ypu're saying, but having been caught out in an old well ballasted compared to a newer semi type hull, the oldun was often unnoticeable how choppy it had got. Have we become too obsessed with speed and distance and spend more time on the trailer or mooring because of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, suzook12 said: I get what ypu're saying, but having been caught out in an old well ballasted compared to a newer semi type hull, the oldun was often unnoticeable how choppy it had got. Have we become too obsessed with speed and distance and spend more time on the trailer or mooring because of it? Trouble is, the older I get the less likely I am to go out if it's cold too. I don't mind a brisk wind in the summer, it's sometimes quite welcome. But in the winter months, no fanks. Doesn't matter what boat you're on, if it's feckin cold, it's feckin cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, suzook12 said: I Have we become too obsessed with speed and distance and spend more time on the trailer or mooring because of it? speak for yourselves....... 😉 slow and often for me! Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I’m going for a sub myself, should solve the issues nicely 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 36 minutes ago, mike farrants said: speak for yourselves....... 😉 slow and often for me! It’s 3.2m swell outside the haven today…. I think even Pugwash would struggle in that…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 yeah to be fair she rolls a lot - might be displacement but she's not very beamy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 never mind it could be worse , what about an old life boat they are pretty safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Marina outlaws? Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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