Past, Present and Future

[@highwatercircutrider]

I like the look of the blue gunnel. We never had "bright'' finishes on our fish boats or work boats On The Great Lakes region here. Your friend Gary in Michigan, U.S.A.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Gary. Thank you so much for your comment and input, and your support 😍😁👌 I love hearing about how other folks work from around the world. It fascinates me.😁👌 Enjoy your weekend. All the very best, sir. Baz 😁

[@robbie2114]

Hello Barry, I would put that blue down the port side gunwale because as you say it will help protect it but on the starboard gunwale I would go careful as all your pot ropes slide over it and if you put gripper on top all the way the ropes will chaff over time. Perhaps keep the gripper towards the bow so you can cross over safely. Great rant and vlog keep them coming.🐳🐬🐟🦀🦞

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Robbie. I really appreciate your comment and input, bud. Yeah, I never actually thought of that for the starboard side🤔 good call! Your suggestion is probably a good call, as I can't afford the grip tape just now anyway.🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪 I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. All the very best, bud.😁

[@billdial2499]

It looks spot on baz and as always safety first for all mate

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you Bill.😍😁👌

[@valt8744]

Hope things look up for you all there in Dunbar. Best of luck to the young man with the troublesome boat too. I like practical solutions that enhance safety, and I think the blue no slip stuff looks great. Go for it!

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Val. Thank you so much for your kind comment and support. It means the world to us 😍😁👌 Most folks on here here think sticking them down is the way ahead, so that what I'll do. Thank you for your input. All the best to yourself for the future ❤️😁👌 Keep up the great work.😁

[@TerryHiggins-mw4nh]

Love the outtakes

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you Terry. I hope you had a good laugh 🤣🤣😁👌 What an attempt to shoot that vlog.🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣 All the best.😁

[@Andy-qo7dj]

Oh.. and as for the grip tape. I'm the wrong one to ask mate. Built a ramp out of decking up to the front door to help my Mum. After one winter might as well have made the dam thing out of grease. Still working on a fix. Adhesive.. didn't like the sun. Rubber matting.. better but had to nail it down! Not a clue how do it with high winds and saltwater in the mix. 🤓

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you for the advice bud.we shall see how well it holds🤞🙏🤣🤣🤣 I guess time will tell in a harsh environment 🙈🤣🤣🤣 All the best.😁

[@scotttillotson3962]

We are in the same boat literally ! one more 28° C day down here and its an all time record...supposed to be 7° mornings 18° days, seriously bring on Autumn. Kudos t the Rescue Boats one broken bilge pump and an overzealous deck wash was the last time we got towed, that was mundane . When it gets serious that's when these guys are gold.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Scott. Thank you so much for your comment. We really appreciate it. Yeah, the boys and girls in the blue and orange are fantastic. It's great to be at sea, knowing that they are there if you should get into difficulties. 😁👌 All the best, bud and safe fishing.😁

[@annemeikle7401]

Yes definately put the blue stuff on better be safe than sorry, that's so sad the boats going up for sale, I always go round and have a look at Fiddlers Green too as she's a favourite for me and Oor Millie, the weather is seriously weird A huge cruise ship in the Forth could hardly see it for mist

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you, Anne. And it was actually lovely to meet you finally. Hopefully, next time, we can have a right old natter 😍😁👌 All the very best.😁

[@terryhowie3099]

Hi Barry, I really enjoyed today's video! I feel so bad for the fellas who have made the decision to sell their boats. Prayin for better weather so the Lynsey B can do what she does best. As always the bloopers were hilarious and your little Disney jingle was a great laugh. I think the non slip tape would be a great idea to avoid slipping.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Terry. Thank you so much, as always, for your input, bud. I really appreciate your feedback. Yes, it's very sad for all these boats for sale, but it's really up and down the country, and nothing is moving. Definitely sad tines.😞 Let's hope theirs a better tomorrow, though, as tomorrow is always another day 😍😁👌 All the best 😁

[@davidmcdonald5170]

Hi Barry the blue stuff looks great (safety first) I had the pleasure of meeting Ashley at the fishing awards last week found her a very knowledgeable young lady canna wait to read her book am sure it will be a great read.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi David. Thank you very much for your comment and support, We really appreciate it. Ashley and Nige were wonderful to meet and speak to. They have done more for the fishing industry than any government group😍😁👌 We hope you had a wonderful time at the fishing awards, and you'll certainly not be disappointed with Ashley's book. it's a real page turner.❤️😍😁👌 All the best. 😁

[@billshrive1066]

Hi Barry, it's so sad to hear that five boats are up for sale in Dunbar, the government aren't protecting the fishing industry. As you know I enjoy coming down to Dunbar to photograph the harbour and the boats which I have done for a number of years. As always I enjoyed the video ( especially the Bloopers ) keep up the good work.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you, Bill buddy. It's very sad times indeed. 😞 But we shall always look on the bright side.😁 All the very best, my friend 😁

[@dar4171]

Nice video Barry. Unfortunately the boats for sale aren’t just a Dunbar problem, there are a lot of crab boats for sale all over the country, catches are way down, weather, regulations and the soaring cost of everything is making it unviable for lots of people. Keep up the good work👍🏻

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi bud. Yes, I've been getting reports from all around the country bud. It's actually quite shocking. They won't be happy until their is nothing left. Governments destroy, not build and nourish 😞 Thank you for your comment. All the best.😁

[@arthursulenski799]

Most governments are not folks who know but do witout smarts.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Arthur. You are so right, bud, and unfortunately, it's worldwide, with the comments I'm getting on here😞 You wouldn't ask an electrician to bake you a cake! So why do governments believe everyone else apart from fishermen who fish the sea 24/7🤷‍♂️🙈 common sense doesn't run with brains 🤔🤣🤣🤣 All the very best, my friend. All the very best. Baz.😉👍

[@richardgould240]

Hi Barry, it’s been a tough few months for you guys. Sad to see so many fishing boats up for sale, just shows how hard it is getting to make a living. Safety first go with the tape,

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Richard. I hope all is well at your end?😁👌 Thank you, bud. I really appreciate the feedback. Looks like the Gunnels will be a nice shad of blue from now on🤣🤣🤣. Yeah, it's really sad to see all these boats for sale. I fear for what's to come if the government keep tightening their grip, but we are the fool for letting them!...their is a word called no!!! After all.😁👌 All the best bud, enjoy your weekend 😁👌

[@henrykaday8970]

If only this government when they are sitting in the Houses of Parliament restaurant eating their [free to them}.Lobsters; would think about what it takes to catch them. Perhaps even swap jobs with you for a week, you have their money and conditions and they have your money and conditions. I bet your conditions would soon change !!!!!! Would also be great to see you in parliament, giving them what for, on the floor of the house. Hahaha I certainly would watch that, so would 99% of the country. Keep going my friend you and all true working people like you are the salt of the earth. My heartfelt recognition for what you do.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Awww, Henry. I REALLY love your comment ❤️😁👌 And you're so right! If they had to live on what we live on, things would change rapidly! I love the way the Norwegians make their laws, minsters have to spend a minimum of 3 months " per fishery" before they are allowed to change any laws.so they are getting the real deal, and seeing the job from the bottom....it's a brilliant idea, and keeps everyone in the their place....can't see that taking off here though🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪 Our ministers would collapse after half a day on a boat.🤣🤣🤣😁👌 All the VERY best indeed, sir.😁

[@davidhall1779]

The sea conditions are changed in a similar manner here on the Eastern Pacific coast of the Americas as well.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi David. Now see....that's interesting 🤔😁👌 I thought I was just going mad, with these last few years. A lot has changed on our coast and seas as well, bud, and unfortunately, it's not for the better.😞 A wee quote from Jaws springs to mind here. I might need to get a bigger boat.🙈🤣🤣🤣 All the very best.😁

[@davidhall1779]

wish I could say ot were only in your waters but I have noted every year for the past 5 years anyway. winter conditions arrive earlier and stay later, the winds carry on for months beyond what they used to. whos to say what is normal, I only know the number of days I can safely enjoy the sea every year diminishes.

[@onemanandhisboat]

@davidhall1779, you're absolutely right. Fair weather seems a thing of the past these days. And unfortunately, nature will always know what's coming before we do. Sometimes, I wish they would text us so we can make the gear safe🤣🤣🤣 All the best, bud.😁

[@clarkson7777]

Yea Barry, the blue plastic looks fine to me and yes put it on the starboard side. You don't want anybody putting an insurance claim in to you.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you, Brian. I really appreciate your comment and input. I just fitted it properly this morning, so it's here to stay for now😁👌 All the very best, bud.😁👍

[@johnanderson5644]

The tapes okay but I would expect it's expensive (It is here in Capt Town) What we do is paint fiberglass resin on to the surface then sprinkle coarse clean sand on to it (I use an old flour sieve) when the resin is dry just brush off the loose sand. It can be painted over and works like a charm and costs next to nothing. Hope this might be of help to you regards John A.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi John. Thank you very much for thus wonderful comment and suggestion. TBH I never actually thought of that...doh!🙈🤣🤣🤣 that's exactly how I done the deck, and you're so right it will be a lot cheaper than buying in the grip tape. Thank you so much. 😉👍 All the very best.😁

[@garry9999]

Go for the blue Baz

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you, Garry. I will do, bud.😁👌 All the best.😁

[@davidhall1779]

quite a few working vessels for sale in my harbor this year as well.

[@davidhall1779]

on a brighter note Whisky sales are up.

[@onemanandhisboat]

That sad news David. But it's completely understandable in today's climate, and theirs only one group to blame.🙈😡😞 Enjoy the rest of your weekend. All the best.😁

[@Andy-qo7dj]

Dam... that must be nearly half the fleet for sale in what is a relatively small harbour in the first place. Then to read in the comments it's all over the place as well that's even more depressing. We hear some of this through the media of course but it's rare to hear it directly from the folk actually doing the job and.. with no pun intended.. it really sinks in how bad it is due to the tie wearers sat behind a desk. Just honest, decent, hard working people wanting to earn a crust for their family tied up in more knots of red tape than there is in the ropes on the boats. As everyone else, I wish you and all the good folk still out there the very best.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Andy. Thank you so much for your well written and thought about comment. We really thrive on getting comments like these, as we know we are getting the message across, that we are actually getting forced out of our jobs by the government and their groups. We shall keep plodding on until we can't do it, no longer Andy, but that may be coming sooner rather than later for some folks.😞😭 All the very best, sir 😁

[@lewbull2131]

Safety first , definitely put the non skid tape , and cover up the varnish .

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you, Lew. Much appreciated 😍😁👌 All the best.😁

[@frankchristensen5778]

Hi Barry, IMHO the blue tape is close enough to match in with the colour of the hull. How tough is it? How well does it stick? How long will it last through use & sea water dowsing? Greetings from sunny (er than Dunbarr) Perth, West Australia. Cheers, Frank.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Frank. Thank you so much for your comment and support. We really appreciate it.😍😁👌 I had actually bought this rubber type substance to use as the scupper covers, but unfortunately, even putting the colour code in, and the seller studying it was definitely the same colour as the Hull, it wasn't ( not far off though) 😞 So, I think it will look better on top of the gunnel as the colour doesn't have to be exactly the same. So we'll give it try for a bit and see how it holds up to the strains of the sea.😁👌 All the best from Bonnie Scotland. Cheers. Baz.😁

[@colinhooper1640]

Hi Barry it's a good idear to put the non slip stuff on both side off the boat safety comes first plus if other people use your boat to get on there boat then I would use it

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Colin. Thank you so much for your input. It's really appreciated 😍😁👌 Always safety 1st.😉👍 Have a great evening. All the best. Baz😉👍

[@williamshirkie9401]

I fish both the west coast and east coast in a small rib , the weather has been bad the past 3/4 years and I keep saying the winds are getting worse , keep up the good fight Barry , love your vlogs , have you thought of taking leisure anglers out on the LynseyB , your knowledge of the Dunbar Coastline could make you a nice earner when not potting

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi William. Thank you so much for your kind comment and support. It means the world to us 😍😁👌 You are absolutely right. Every year, for the last 5 years, the men have lost a lot of creels due to these winter storms, and they seem to be getting more intense 🙈😁👌 Unfortunately their is no way I could take anglers. The insurance would cost a small fortune, and the MCA would have a field day with me.😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 so I'll stick to what I know just now. Great thought though bud, I really appreciate your input😍😁👌 Have a great week. All the best.😁

[@dannypettigrew6009]

Hi Barry, i think the blue stuff is fine safety first. The mca and the government will need to put their heads together and help the fishing community out. If it wasn't for your blogs nobody would know, so keep fighting 💪

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Danny. Thank you so much for this comment and your support bud. Sometimes, it takes comments like this to make me realise that what you said is true, and it's still mind-blowing to me. I'm a fisherman, I will always fight.💪😁👌 like all fishermen, it's all we've ever known.😞💪😁👌 Enjoy the rest of your weekend, bud. All the very best.😁👌

[@angusmacarthur8375]

Barry,what are the costs of boats and keeping or running costs. ….?

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Angus. It all depends on the size of the boat. The type of fishery, and how much you owe a bank, that's if you can get a loan.😁👌

[@joegarrihy6881]

Hi Barry Whats your cruising speed ? Joe

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi Joe.. With the boat being a displacement Hull, we will only ever get her design speed, which is 5.5 knots into the tide, which is good enough for our needs.😁👌🤣🤣🤣 All the best 😁

[@wrbouwman7287]

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[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you.😁👌

[@UKvet246]

Hi Barry, it's clear there's a massive issue regarding the bureaucracy which is killing the industry and I'm sure everyone is sorry to see the fishing families who are affected. It's nothing short of disgusting, your efforts in highlighting the problems should be seen as justified. Please please continue to make people aware all is not well irrespective of what some will see as negativity, everyone needs to know how bad the government organisations are who are ultimately responsible for the current situation. I don't see your comments as ranting, your comments are based on the welfare of the fishing industry and the good people who are trying to simply earn a living which is hard enough as it is without the bureaucracy.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Wow, Mike! You should come to the show! That was brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏 😍😁👌 And thank you, kind sir. I shall always do my very best to keep this momentum going. The people have to be made aware of this industry. 😍😁👌 All the very best.😁

[@neilsimone7691]

hear hear barry on the mca

[@onemanandhisboat]

Thank you for your support Neil😁👌

[@UKvet246]

Based on the difficulties with everything other than farming the sea, what incentives are there to purchase a boat. Obviously something is deeply wrong, I'm sure the skippers of these boats know what they are doing. Who will actually throw money into an industry which is actively being destroyed by inappropriate rules and regulations which are clearly not fit for purpose.

[@onemanandhisboat]

Very well said, bud. But we will always look to the future. That's what fishermen do.🤷‍♂️😁👌 But I must say, voices are gathering, and people are now starting to hear our plight. Change will come one day. Let's hope it's not too late to save a once great industry. All the best.

[@technicstim]

grip tape works well mate but your forever be replacing it

[@onemanandhisboat]

Hi buddy. Yeah, too true. I can't afford the stuff just now anyway🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪 All the best, pal.😁👌