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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-01-2014, 06:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By sobriyah
Re: looking for a rya examiner around the caribbean

The boat you take the exam on will need to be MCA coded. Cheaper to fly to Antigua (Ondeck or Miramar) or Grenada (Bluewater Sailiing) and take the course on one of their boats.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 14-06-2013, 05:08
Replies: 68
Views: 9,121
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Cruising From Barcelona To Croatia

Syracusa - safe harbour in a beautiful old city. Fine restaurants. Short walk to the train station to see the rest of Sicily.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 13-06-2013, 19:19
Replies: 68
Views: 9,121
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Cruising From Barcelona To Croatia

Hi Monte, we did a similar trip in 2005. Palma to Croatia via Corsica, Northern Sardinia, Italian islands, Sicily, and Malta. Had a fabulous summer. History and culture in spades, but weather was an...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-06-2013, 16:40
Replies: 6
Views: 8,705
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Lewmar Windlass Problem, Any Suggestions?

Had the same problem with the same windlass when we were in Mallorca. The gearbox was broken and no-one even there could fix it. Either you accept you are going to be dropping it manually or it's a...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 28-03-2011, 15:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,124
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Suggestions for First Time Bareboat in Greece ?

Symi and Tilos were two of our favourite Greek islands, and Corfu, Paxos, and Keffalonia in the Ionian were charming too.

Found the south coast of Turkey very busy with gulets, and unfortunately,...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 27-03-2011, 06:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,689
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Western Med Itinerary

Its a few years since we left the Med, but if you prefer anchoring:

Ibiza/Espalmador/Formentera

Palma de Mallorca is fabulous but there are few anchoring opportunities anywhere near. Andratx...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 27-03-2011, 06:09
Replies: 11
Views: 4,124
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Suggestions for First Time Bareboat in Greece ?

Two good recommendations here: Ionian islands or Southern Dodecanese with the possibility to sail over to Turkey if your charter company permits it. Either way you'll enjoy it.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-03-2011, 06:02
Replies: 7
Views: 3,871
Posted By sobriyah
Re: Haul out Caribbean

If you want to do all the work yourself without having to pay any yard labour or any yard commissions, the only place I can think of that is left is Tyrrel Bay Haul Out in Carriacou. They have a 30...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-01-2011, 05:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Posted By sobriyah
Have just left Marin in Martinique. There are big...

Have just left Marin in Martinique. There are big price fluctuations, some items are less expensive than you may find in St Maarten, while others may be double, or treble, the price, for no apparent...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-01-2011, 05:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By sobriyah
Just thought I would share with everyone, there...

Just thought I would share with everyone, there is a ZF/Hurth agent in Martinique, Antilles Marine Services, his name is Yvon and he speaks good English. Fixed my gearbox over a weekend. First rate...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-01-2011, 06:59
Replies: 0
Views: 1,460
Posted By sobriyah
Gearbox Specialist in the Eastern Caribbean?

Apologies for duplicating this post. I originally posted it under the engineering section, but am hoping for a better response here.

Can anyone please recommend a gearbox specialist in the East...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-01-2011, 05:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By sobriyah
Thanks Palarran. I'll give them a try.

Thanks Palarran. I'll give them a try.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-01-2011, 07:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By sobriyah
Gearbox Specialist in the East Caribbean ?

Can anyone please recommend a gearbox specialist in the East Caribbean: St Martin down to Grenada?

The feedback I have received so far is that its too specialist for the local guys and I should...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-12-2010, 14:22
Replies: 5
Views: 5,591
Posted By sobriyah
I have a 4.236 lowline. The exchanger is not so...

I have a 4.236 lowline. The exchanger is not so difficult to remove and take apart, so long as the studs holding the saltwater connectors are not seized in the body of the exchanger, which can make...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-12-2010, 08:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,780
Posted By sobriyah
Clearing In to Antigua

It seems Antigua customs are up to their old tricks again, particularly in Jolly Harbour. If anyone but the skipper leaves the vessel prior to being cleared, or if the vessel arrives after hours and...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 30-11-2010, 16:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Posted By sobriyah
RB - the VAT that has already been paid is not...

RB - the VAT that has already been paid is not reclaimable, and whats worse is if you sell the boat outside the EU - the Vat Paid status will be lost, and if it is subsequently re-imported to the EU,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-11-2010, 16:19
Replies: 16
Views: 5,965
Posted By sobriyah
Filavia - coppercoat does not seem to work in the...

Filavia - coppercoat does not seem to work in the Caribbean. I have no personal experience of it but I know some cruisers who paid a lot of money for it in Europe, but they were disappointed after...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-11-2010, 06:20
Replies: 13
Views: 8,454
Posted By sobriyah
Its not so much the gear as what its bolted to....

Its not so much the gear as what its bolted to. Solid hand laid grp hull vs cored hull; marine ply deck vs balsa or foam deck; heavy vs light displacement. Before you decide you should take up a few...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2010, 14:44
Replies: 13
Views: 8,454
Posted By sobriyah
In their last few years Moody seemed to be trying...

In their last few years Moody seemed to be trying to compete directly with Oyster, and upped their prices to match, which may well have been their downfall. Can me biased as an Oyster owner myself,...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 22-11-2010, 15:36
Replies: 22
Views: 11,301
Posted By sobriyah
It is necessary to pass the Theory by a certified...

It is necessary to pass the Theory by a certified RYA training school before you can do the practical.

Tassie - I am not entirely sure that is correct for the Day Skipper course.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-11-2010, 13:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By sobriyah
I agree with the others. BVI very limited. Only...

I agree with the others. BVI very limited. Only one decent chandlery- in Nanny Cay Marina - that can get stuff down from West Marine in the US, and a big Moorings base in Tortola to keep their boats...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-11-2010, 07:00
Replies: 57
Views: 5,586
Posted By sobriyah
Yes there'll be a pump in the closed coolant...

Yes there'll be a pump in the closed coolant circuit, probably under one of the covers on the front of the engine, and should also have a thermostat, which may have been removed, that pump is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-11-2010, 21:30
Replies: 57
Views: 5,586
Posted By sobriyah
I am interested in the exhaust. If you can post a...

I am interested in the exhaust. If you can post a few, clearer, photos of both sides of the engine it would help. I couldnt see an exhaust outlet thats why I asked. Maybe it does have a dry exhaust,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-11-2010, 20:55
Replies: 56
Views: 21,483
Posted By sobriyah
Thats a lot of boat. Someones going to steal it,...

Thats a lot of boat. Someones going to steal it, and very charterable too.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-11-2010, 12:37
Replies: 56
Views: 21,483
Posted By sobriyah
Interesting comments Dockhead. I have to...

Interesting comments Dockhead.

I have to admit the Moody 54 I looked at appeared much better built than the 47's they had for sale, but it was way outside our budget. I liked some of Bill Dixons...
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