The new set up worked a treat Mark , do you have a link to the new gear as I watched the video of you buying it in Terrys shop .The new set up looks quite specialised as opposed to the traditional lure rods and boat rods , it looks an amazing light action , especially dealing with those serious Pollock with no issues !

"It is what it is"? What does that mean?

Nice boat but quite tight at the back fishing area with more than 2.

Happy days and to be honest it’s good to see warts and all videos rather than just catching fish 👍

I was unfortunate to be on a boat that broke down off Eastbourne. The same young lady on the side towed us from the lock to the berth. She was so professional and very calm. Apparently this was her first day after completing her examin sea craft. I was very impressed and very grateful.

Mark glad its an fairly easy fix , Its a different beast of a boat you have now and it certain will give you sleepless nights . I can't tell how many times i had those over the years but i am in the view of doing preventative maintenance these days , its costly mind you but as you know there is no worse feeling of helplessness when you brake down at sea. Good luck with the boat and may see you down the solent this year and plenty of nice marina's to stay.

While the boat it out, might be worth your time having a look at all the through hull fittings.

What other type of boats did you look at before settling on this one?

Hi Mark, happy new year. I’m just watching your video where you’re swapping the transducer ? To the active imaging one. Have you seen the Airmar transducers s ?? They are amazing the only true chirp transducer I’m running a TM 150 and the active imaging the other side. I only use one at once but prefer the Airmar, good luck getting the boat back in the water asap. Just thought I would mention it

So pleased for you Mark, your face when Gazza tells you that all will be well!!😊😊.. we’ve all been there when you’re hoping for the best but expecting the worst … onwards and upwards now mate!

So pleased for you Mark, your face when Gazza tells you that all will be well!!😊😊.. we’ve all been there when you’re hoping for the best but expecting the worst … onwards and upwards now mate!

Hello, is this a commercial boat or private and how long is she please.

CopperCoat (the company) told me not to scour the coating each year., doesnt need it, if its been properly applied. This is thier instructions. "Maintenance: When correctly applied, this long-life epoxy anti-fouling treatment should continue to deter marine fouling for many years so that the annual chore of repainting, as associated with conventional anti-fouling, is no longer necessary. Damaged areas can be touched-up as required. If, over the months, a slight accumulation of slime does appear, this can be removed by pressure washing or brushing. An annual wash or brush is recommended. Eventually, after many years, the surface may need to be lightly abraded with a fine grade of “wet and dry” paper or a sanding pad to expose fresh copper".

Glad it’s turned out not too bad mate I bet it’s been a worrying time for you. Hope you are back on the water soon👍

That could of been a lot worse, glad it was just the universal joint. 👍

That leg is well neglected.....

Glad it's minimal Mark, I heard those legs can be a bit temperamental but we've got the Volvo leg and have had our share of troubles too.

Nice one Mark. Hopefully Gaz done my boat as well😅😅😅

Another good video mark there is always work to be done on boat's i have done work on boat's all ways make sure the spacers are on first before the propellers goes back on because they just get stuck on tight to the propellers and when you put a new propeller on you forget to put the spacers back on and the propellers will not run write and you can damage all the dirve shafts mark A easy mistake to make this happened to us on a 60 HP yamaha we just launched the boat and drove it up the front of the key and heard the propellers grinding we knew straight away something was badly wrong a very easy mistake to make check everything luckily my father is a engineer and questioned the person about what he had done so he fixed it but he nearly damaged all the gear box then the engine would of been scrap that is why i am watching you repairs you are making on your boat mark.

Happy days Mark good result

That is a result, Mark. Glad it was not a big issue.

Wow you got some awesome mates ,that gaz seems to be a great help I’ve seen him in all sorts of videos from fishing to fixing to making .🎉🎉

Wow Gaza had a Manx Belle hoodie on😀 Funny, enjoyed that. Glad it wasn’t worse regarding the engine. The Lady Margret! That guy Andy is going to enjoy her! Lovey. You all have to do boat maintenance but, yours has been little different. We saw the history… RLNI and now the repairs and you’ve made the most of it fitting the new transducer and a Brillo pad… comical! Look forward to the next one! Brownie🤓

That’s a better out come than a new box or engine etc.

Good on you we all need a bit of luck

Love you're fishing buddy some very good videos keep it up an i will keep watching 👀 👍

What a valuable video to share Mark, thank you. Boating is one of life’s greatest joys when everything goes well but when things go wrong it can be a very scary experience, your video highlights the importance of having everything in place for the day you need to depend on it, I’m so glad you got back safely… I love watching your videos too much!!! 😅 Seriously though you obviously have enough experience and knowledge of radio protocols to have got your message and location across, the VHF course is invaluable and a must do in my opinion, it’s difficult to remember everything though isn’t it!? I have an audio book version of the RYA VHF course that I listen to in the car , you’d be surprised how much can sink in to your memory bank … anyway I hope the repair isn’t too much mate .. great content as always.

So pleased to have you back safe buddy.

Glad you got back safely. Don’t forget to use your life jacket’s crotch strap - it could save your life!!

Well you got home safe, thats the main part. Them legs always seem to cause issues, I think for reliability on a diesel, its got to be shaft, or have two outboards

Fair play Mark, great to see an honest video like this. Plenty other lads would say nothing and post nothing. We are all human at the end of the day

Definitely the right thing to show the video as it could serve as a reminder to others to check what gear you have on board and make you think how you would have dealt with it. 👍

A great video to post Mark. I will be going over my radio crib sheet to make sure it is correct and complete before I go again in the New Year. The RNLI are bloody marvellous. I became a member and support them with a small monthly payment. Even people that don't have boats support them. Every boat owner should as well. Most importantly, you are safe. Hopefully the repairs won't be too traumatic.

Well done for posting, will be brushing up on my radio procedure Hope you get the boat sorted ASAP

Great job RNLI , once your back and moored up its all good, you can sort the rest anytime. I have always had a saying, one engine two fixed radios, anyway glad you got back and hope its an easy fix.

Thank you for putting this up Mark. Probably one of the most valuable videos to all us boat anglers. A live example showing how to handle a tricky situation. It’s reminded me to finish writing up a laminated VHF procedure crib sheet with all the info ready to read out because I know I can’t remember it all! Hope your engine problems are minor!

Mark hope all goes well with the boat fix all the best for the new year no shame in what happened no one hurt don’t let it knock your confidence I’ve been rescued from a charter so it happens looking forward to new 2025 videos

Nathan is the kiddie to fix it . But Yamaha legs are shit !!!!!

Shame your day was a bust mark , but great for putting it out there . A reminder that when things don’t go well communication is vital to keeping and getting back safe. A big shout out to RNLI for helping keep you and us all safe out there

Mark great to see you posted vid even after what's happened. Look forward to next vids. Was on a charter a several years ago and the drive plate failed nothing you can do if something breaks you have no control over.

There is a free sticker from the RNLI for Marine VHF Radio Calling Procedure. You can stick near the helm.

Glad you are ok

You want to fit AIS then they can see you and find you also the shipping can see you but glad you got in safely

Still ,, your back safely mate will be spot on when fixed

Sorry to hear that but thats boats lucky we have the rnli

We did boxing day and the 28th. Both times we only caught whiting. Hope you get all the boat issues sorted. Tight lines

Mark, sorry to see that your Christmas day didn't go as planned. Glad all ended well, thanks to the RNLI. 😍 Keep your chin up, it could happen to any of us. When you suddenly end up in a risky situation it's easy to panic and not do everything 100% correctly. You did well enough mate, but credit to you for realising it as an opportunity to improve. 👏👊😍

Definitely not the Christmas present that you would have wanted, but a big thank you to the RNLI for the fantastic job they do. Hope it doesn't prove to be anything major. 🙏

We love our boats dont we 😅 more time more money more love 😂😂😂