Hi from Southampton

[HandyAndyO]

Hi, just wanted to say hello, new boat owner here in Southampton and moored in Bitterne, pretty inexperienced but always willing haha,
Hope everyone is well on this sunny day,
Andy

 

[Seastoke]

Welcome from the welch mob , suverners are slow at being friendly , they will be here soon , first what boat u got has it got bed sheets and where do u keep your beer.

 

[HandyAndyO]

Hi mate thanks, no 'sheet on the bed' I'm afraid ?, although I do have a cool box for the beers, that was the first thing I wired in ?

 

[Martxer]

I like a 2 sheet on da bed

 

[Bajansailor]

What type of boat do you have Andy?
Do you have any photos that you can post?

Apparently it is tradition in North Wales to raid other boats fridges, hence Seastoke Roy's keen interest in your beer.

 

[HandyAndyO]

What type of boat do you have Andy?
Do you have any photos that you can post?

Apparently it is tradition in North Wales to raid other boats fridges, hence Seastoke Roy's keen interest in your beer.

Ah I see, I think that's a tradition worldwide isn't it haha,
I have a Microplus 461 with 50hp Mercury, this bloody weather is so unpredictable, all I want is sun, too much to ask maybe ?

 

[HandyAndyO]

Ah I see, I think that's a tradition worldwide isn't it haha,
I have a Microplus 461 with 50hp Mercury, this bloody weather is so unpredictable, all I want is sun, too much to ask maybe ?

Aparently all my images are too big so will post some pics when I've figured it out

 

[HandyAndyO]

 

[Rappey]

That's a very tidy looking microplus.
The good weather will come, just have to be a little more patient ?

 

[Seastoke]

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She looks good , have you checked trailer Over , do you strap the boat on the trailer.

 

[HandyAndyO]

That's a very tidy looking microplus.
The good weather will come, just have to be a little more patient ?

Shes not as tidy close up as I refurbished her myself, however when I'm sailing by people at least 5 meters away she looks nice haha

 

[HandyAndyO]

She looks good , have you checked trailer Over , do you strap the boat on the trailer.

Hi, the trailer is definitely on its last legs but the boat is going on its mooring this week so just needs to get me 1 mile down the road to hit the water so ?
I just use ratchets to keep it on there when on the road but as its such a short distance it will fine, Thanks for your concern though ?

 

[HandyAndyO]

So where are guys all from ?

 

[Seastoke]

So where are guys all from ?

when I asked about bed sheets I was talking of sails !! Where will you be using your boat , most are normally female boats as you love them but give you grief.

 

[stelican]

Looks very tidy , From photo looks as if the helm is inside?

 

[HandyAndyO]

Looks very tidy , From photo looks as if the helm is inside?

Its an open cuddy, I was going to try and close it off with a door and wall but it's a bit beyond me, I'm just being impatient now and wanting to get out on the water, it's my first boat with steering as opposed to just a tillier so need some time on the water to get the feel

 

[ontheplane]

Welcome.

You will get the hang of it very quickly - just remember that unlike a tiller it’s not water speed over the “rudder” that steers but thrust from the prop - so knocking in and out of gear with lock on will get you lots of steering - low speed gliding won’t!

Half an hour close to harbour and you’ll have the feel of it.

 

[HandyAndyO]

Welcome.

You will get the hang of it very quickly - just remember that unlike a tiller it’s not water speed over the “rudder” that steers but thrust from the prop - so knocking in and out of gear with lock on will get you lots of steering - low speed gliding won’t!

Half an hour close to harbour and you’ll have the feel of it.

Ah yeah good info , I'm sure I will be fine.
I must say your all very helpful and welcoming, really appreciated from a novice like me.

If any of you see me about in the water give me a shout and I will toss over a cold beer ?

 

[ST840]

Hi Andy. I’m also from Bitterne. Used to keep my boat on the Itchen river. Where are you going to moor?

 

[HandyAndyO]

Hi mate, im mooring just off bitterne triangle behind the Vape shop, do you have a boat still and go out often ? Would love to follow the lead of someone with more experience around the area