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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-08-2023, 05:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Yacht insurance for a newbee?

Many thanks for taking the time to reply
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-08-2023, 04:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Yacht insurance for a newbee?

Many thanks for taking the time to reply
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-08-2023, 01:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By Chimere53
Yacht insurance for a newbee?

Any suggestions for a person who wants to buy a yacht (16.5m steel cutter, $US100k) but has no past sailing experience

I know, it sounds far fetched, but everyone has to start somewhere I suppose,...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-08-2023, 01:20
Replies: 1
Views: 559
Posted By Chimere53
Registering a yacht in the Cook Islands

Has anyone had experience registering a private yacht under 24m in the Cook Islands?

By way of background, I'm selling my Australian registered yacht to a German national, who doesn't want to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-03-2023, 17:41
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Hi Pete,

sadly there were no photos. And I still think there was confusion about the original inspiration for Chimere's lines. But we were not going to push the questioning too far. Jean did...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-03-2023, 00:13
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Thought I would update you on my search. I made contact with Jean Vignes, through his daughter-in-law, through this forum, after a rather miraculous series of unrelated events. Jean is in his 80s...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-03-2023, 23:55
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By Chimere53
New Caledonia - Import Duty on Yacht

Does anyone know what import duty would apply, for a resident of New Caledonia, importing a yacht? I've been told it's 37%
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-11-2022, 03:23
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Greetings again Pete, and to Jean's daughter-in-law,

It's just wonderful that you have made contact and so sorry to hear that Jean is unwell.
When we bought Chimere in 2006, in Busselton WA, we...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 12-11-2022, 00:02
Replies: 0
Views: 837
Posted By Chimere53
Vignes 55 - steel cutter (Australia, $AU190,000)

Price: $AU 190,000 (or offer)
Location: Westernport (Hastings) VIC, Australia

Chimere is a strong, proven vessel, equipped for extensive cruising, remote voyaging or living aboard. Her 5-cabin...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2022, 22:18
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Hi Pete, any more recollections about Chimere? highseas53@gmail.com

cheers
Rob
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-10-2022, 02:40
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

many thanks Pete
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-10-2022, 01:26
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Hi Pete,
that all starts to make sense. would you know if any of Jean's family would still be floating around. There only seem to be four people with that surname in the book, and I called one,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-10-2022, 20:19
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Thanks for your followup Pete, really appreciate it. Sorry to hear about your boat sinking in Aceh. That must have been a dreadful time. On so many levels! We have had a wonderful time with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2022, 23:54
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Hi Pete,
would greatly appreciate any info and photos you might be able to find.
so is it true that a man goes sailing with his second wife ...?!
Rob
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2022, 16:23
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

What year would that have been Pete? Do you know what design Jean used ?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2022, 15:56
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

That's fascinating Pete. Was it a 53 foot canoe stern steel boat? This one ... ??
https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for...-cutter/278141

I've owned her 16 years, and before me it was owed by...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2022, 15:10
Replies: 27
Views: 3,051
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Anyone know of boat designer name Jean Vignes

Hi Harry,
I understand Jean Vignes designed my yacht Chimere, apparently based on a MacLear Harris design from the 1960s I currently have my yacht for sale here ......
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-07-2021, 17:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Aussies returning from NZ

Many thanks HankOnthewater. I have tried that link a few times now, and every time I press SUBMIT it says ... "Sorry, there was a problem processing this request. Please try again later"[/I] I...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-07-2021, 16:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By Chimere53
Aussies returning from NZ

Has anyone successfully returned, quarantine free, into Vic or Qld from NZ in the past few months. I thought the trans-Tasman "bubble" would enable me to return, but apparently that's ONLY if you...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-06-2021, 15:16
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By Chimere53
IridiumGO! spare parts?

Hi all, the mini charger input socket on my IridiumGO! unit has disconnected from the internal motherboard and consequently I can't charge it. I have contacted a lot of places to have it fixed, but...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-04-2020, 03:54
Replies: 19
Views: 2,470
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Self Isolation on Arrival in Australia

Greetings, I'm just doing my homework, prior to leaving Wellington, NZ. And I will only be able to leave NZ if I can find a couple of (Aust Resident) crew, who also just happen to be currently...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-04-2020, 03:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,470
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Self Isolation on Arrival in Australia

Thank you to everyone for your contributions to my question. My contact at Aust Border Force informed me via email yesterday that they count the time at sea towards the self-isolation requirement,...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-04-2020, 01:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,470
Posted By Chimere53
Re: Self Isolation on Arrival in Australia

Thanks for that, it was the conflicting advice between Borderforce and SmartTraveller that prompted my request. Just to see if anyone has actually had some firsthand experience on arrival. Cheers
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-04-2020, 23:53
Replies: 19
Views: 2,470
Posted By Chimere53
Self Isolation on Arrival in Australia

Has anyone cleared customs in Australia in the last 7-14 days and dealt with the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival (in a hotel, under supervision)

I have heard and read...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-04-2020, 23:48
Replies: 0
Views: 952
Posted By Chimere53
URGENT - looking for crew, Wellington NZ to Melbourne Aus

Greetings,

I am seeking crew to sail home to Melbourne. They need to be Aust residents, living ideally in the Wellington area, who wish to get home to Australia

I have been self-isolating...
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