Sir thank you for that comment. I have just spent a couple of hours adding what little I know after 55 years at sea to these forums in the hope that I have helped people to have a safer and more pleasurable time afloat. I come from a fishing family and have personaly been involved over the years with several rescues of pleasure boats most of whome have been gratefull but some who have not. as you have stated try to see things from both sides and HELP eachother to enjoy the sea if you do it for pleasure and remember that fishing is THE most dangerous occupation on earth. Remember that the next time you have fish and chipe