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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2024, 06:35
Replies: 119
Views: 15,555
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Largest boat couple can handle

Been sailing since 2009 and started with a Jaguar 27 and my last boat was a Beneteau 46. Now sail a Bavaria C57 with just myself and wife onboard for company. She great at watches, anchoring and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2024, 06:03
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By Haddock1
Re: 2011 Hanse 430

On teak decks I would avoid and go with white GRP for hot climates. They are also a pain to maintain.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2024, 06:02
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By Haddock1
Re: 2011 Hanse 430

Found this on the web for a 2010 430 Model:
HANSE 430 Type: sailing yacht LOA (m): 13,15 Beam (m): 4,18 Draft (m): 2,25 Air draft (m): 21,90 Headroom (m): 1,95 Year built: 2010 Builder: Hanse yacht...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-03-2024, 05:53
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Taking stuff to my boat

Sorry, correction.

If anyone is interested I have now researched this and for personal effects there is NO need to make a customs declaration. You do need to have evidence that you have paid tax...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-03-2024, 02:04
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Taking stuff to my boat

If anyone is interested I have now researched this and for personal effects there is need to make a customs declaration. You do need to have evidence that you have paid tax on the items if you are...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-03-2024, 05:47
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By Haddock1
Taking stuff to my boat

Hi All,

I am planning to drive down to my boat in Montenegro from the UK in April which will mean driving across the EU. Montenegro is not in the EU.

I plan to take a load of goodies for my...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-04-2023, 03:51
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By Haddock1
Sailing from TRNC (North Cyprus)

Hi All,

Some advice please. I am currently in Northern Cyprus (Turkish Sector TRNC) and am aware that sailing to the south of the island (Greek Sector) is a big no no. However I would like to sail...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-08-2022, 01:24
Replies: 51
Views: 3,616
Posted By Haddock1
Seizing wire as a fuse

Hi
After some advice please. My anchor windlass fuse has blown which is a 100 amp fuse. I do not have a spare fuse on board. I have removed the fuse and used some seizing wire across the terminals....
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-08-2022, 06:04
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By Haddock1
Leaving Greece

Hi I am a UK citizen and am currently sailing my boat between Spain and Turkey. I am currently in Greece and have paid my cruising tax online but plan to arrive in Turkey before my allotted time (90...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-05-2022, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,629
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Greek Formalities

Found this on the Schengen Visa Info website which seems to suggest that time spent in northern Cyprus does not count towards the 90 day entitlement.

"Northern Cyprus (Turkish Republic of...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-05-2022, 06:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,629
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Greek Formalities

Hi slightly confused. Perhaps you could clarify as the above seem to contradict each other. As a background to my specific circumstances I sailed my boat (VAT not paid) from Southampton in June 2021...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-04-2022, 06:55
Replies: 61
Views: 5,763
Posted By Haddock1
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

Hi Ismale

The cost of the registration was £250 and managed by Oceanskies Limited in Guernsey. The boat had to be visually confirmed it was in Guernsey territorial waters. Also the boat was not...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-04-2022, 06:20
Replies: 51
Views: 6,834
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Refuelling & Customs - Mediterranean

Thanks for your contributions. After much thought I have decided that the potential hassle of the 5 days it saves from my allowed 90 days I am not going to bother and just get to my destination 5...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-04-2022, 06:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,629
Posted By Haddock1
Greek Formalities

Hi All,

I am trying to establish if I need to clear into Greece when sailing this year.

I am a UK citizen and have a UK registered boat (Vat not paid) which I sailed to San Carles marina...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-04-2022, 05:49
Replies: 61
Views: 5,763
Posted By Haddock1
Re: VAT, EU Visas, and 90 days in 180 for us poor brits!

Just caught this Interesting debate and see no clear answer.

James P I was in your position last year (June 21) and studied this area in some detail. I am a UK citizen and purchased a new boat on...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 15-04-2022, 07:19
Replies: 51
Views: 6,834
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Refuelling & Customs - Mediterranean

Thanks Skipmac, thought this would be the case. Another question if I may I understand that you need to be 12 miles off to be outside territorial waters. I plan to passage through the Massina straits...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 15-04-2022, 06:35
Replies: 51
Views: 6,834
Posted By Haddock1
Refuelling & Customs - Mediterranean

Hi All,

Firstly let me apologies if this question has been covered before but can't find a reference.

I am planning to do a passage in my sailing boat from Palma Mallorca to Corfu in the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-01-2022, 09:47
Replies: 39
Views: 8,284
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Listing to starboard should I worry?

We (mainly the wife) wanted a "home from home" with all the conveniences as we will be living on her for over 8 months a year. It is so important to have her onboard (excuse the pun) with our new way...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-01-2022, 06:55
Replies: 39
Views: 8,284
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Listing to starboard should I worry?

From memory a couple of pillows around the dining table. :facepalm:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-01-2022, 06:47
Replies: 39
Views: 8,284
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Listing to starboard should I worry?

Thanks all, and to answer some of your questions, no she did not list before adding the "stuff" and storage utilisation I suspect is the main issue.

I upgraded to lithium which were place under...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-01-2022, 10:07
Replies: 39
Views: 8,284
Posted By Haddock1
Listing to starboard should I worry?

After taking delivery of my Bavaria C57 and loading her up with all the essential stuff for long term cruising (washing machine, batteries, water makers, freezers, fridges, aircon etc etc), she has a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2021, 05:20
Replies: 133
Views: 20,733
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Fat bottomed girls

Spent a long time thinking what I wanted the boat to do then developed a wish list of features and then potential candidates (given budget). I have to say the Bavaria C57 ticked a surprising number...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2021, 05:01
Replies: 133
Views: 20,733
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Fat bottomed girls

Just purchased a fat bottomed production boat and experience so far is very good. Into wind the heel angle is kept sensible with appropriate reefing. The volume both externally and internally is just...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2021, 03:27
Replies: 41
Views: 6,468
Posted By Haddock1
Re: With inmast furling do you need a trysail

Thanks all for your opinions. The boat is new and therefore I will not be changing the in mast furling which is proving reliable so far. Time will tell.

All in all whilst you except that in mast...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-12-2021, 07:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,443
Posted By Haddock1
Re: Jaguar 25 - good first boat?

My first boat and probably the boat I have the most affection for was a Jaguar 27 which I purchased in 2009. I was a complete novice and she taught me how to sail. Brilliant boat IMO.
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