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Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-11-2014, 06:43
Replies: 8
Views: 5,311
Posted By Burls
Re: Lagoon 380 - Need Throttle Cable - Help Please !

Hey Miranda, I'm very happy to see that my post was helpful! :thumb:

Cheers

Burls
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-07-2013, 08:43
Replies: 114
Views: 15,454
Posted By Burls
Re: Rocna repositioned

Foggysail, we have a Rocna 25 (kilo), so it's a around 2/3 the size of yours MS 80 Lb. I guess the bigger the anchor the less the weed worries it proportionately? The problem could also very well be...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-06-2013, 23:26
Replies: 114
Views: 15,454
Posted By Burls
Re: Rocna repositioned

We have a Rocna, which has been a fantastic sleeping pill for me since it was purchased. However, we always load-check our anchor when setting it, and we have had a lot of trouble getting the Rocna...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 28-06-2013, 03:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By Burls
Re: Anchoring at Alacati, Turkey

It seems they don't want people anchoring in the sailboarding area (Immediately south of the marina), or in the kitesurfing area (in the shallows in the South East corner of the bay). I ended up...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 28-06-2013, 03:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,800
Posted By Burls
Re: Delos ruins (near Mykonos) by private yacht

Thank you everyone for the feedback.

Burls
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 17-06-2013, 22:16
Replies: 4
Views: 3,800
Posted By Burls
Delos ruins (near Mykonos) by private yacht

We’re picking up some friends in Mykonos soon and they are interested in going to see the ruins at Delos, but I understand private yachts aren’t allowed to moor / anchor there?

I was thinking we...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-05-2013, 06:41
Replies: 19
Views: 9,889
Posted By Burls
Re: Med Mooring for catamarans

I dream of having a hydraulic passerelle one day............. :thumb:
In the mean time, we use the spinny halyard to support the passerelle, and also connect a line from the side stay to keep the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-05-2013, 15:17
Replies: 19
Views: 9,889
Posted By Burls
Re: Med Mooring for catamarans

I'm not sure about the ‘smoothness or coordination’ of our technique Palarran. All I know is just when you think you've got it mastered, the next one is usually an absolute disgrace and worthy of...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-05-2013, 07:45
Replies: 19
Views: 9,889
Posted By Burls
Re: Med Mooring for catamarans

I’ve seen a few boats crunch onto the quay because of ferry wash (And ours has been very close on a couple of occasions!). We are no gurus, but right or wrong, we now use the following techniques to...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-05-2013, 20:42
Replies: 38
Views: 11,686
Posted By Burls
Re: Avoiding bad weather

Awesome stuff. :thumb:
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-05-2013, 00:36
Replies: 38
Views: 11,686
Posted By Burls
Re: Avoiding bad weather

Yes, we are all going to experience some bad weather from time to time, but largely I agree with what Maxing out has to say.


On one occasion last season the forecast showed a big increase in...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 11-05-2013, 05:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,365
Posted By Burls
Re: Lagoon 440 carries its own float plane

Fantastic stuff.

We'll keep a look out for a microlight on floats in Greece this year.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 22-07-2012, 02:59
Replies: 19
Views: 7,154
Posted By Burls
Re: Cyclades in august

What everyone said above (In particular, your float plan should be adjusted around the weather), plus I recommend that you use the available technology (smart phones etc) to regularly check what the...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 23-06-2012, 18:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By Burls
Re: Anchoring at Alacati, Turkey

Going kitesurfing. :thumb:
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 18-06-2012, 09:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By Burls
Re: Anchoring at Alacati, Turkey

Thanks Kesey, :thumb:

I've actually got the book, but it's on board the boat, and I'm not right now!

Burls
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 16-06-2012, 06:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By Burls
Anchoring at Alacati, Turkey

Does anyone know if you can drop anchor in the bay where Port Alacati is located (I think it is called Agriler Limani) without being a general menace to society? (I know that there is a lot of...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 16-06-2012, 06:19
Replies: 4
Views: 2,968
Posted By Burls
Re: Corinth Canal

Good post! :thumb:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-05-2012, 15:24
Replies: 40
Views: 18,528
Posted By Burls
Re: What is the range of your boat under power?

Here's the figures for our Lagoon 380:


Fuel capacity: 2 x 110 Liter tanks (Diesel)


For trip planning purposes (Conservative), each engine burns approx 2.1 Liters of diesel per hour @ 2100...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-04-2012, 07:18
Replies: 59
Views: 8,563
Posted By Burls
Re: How do you amuse yourself whilst at anchor?

What do I do whilst at anchor? My wife generally refers to it as 'farting around'. :whistling:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-04-2012, 07:09
Replies: 18
Views: 3,299
Posted By Burls
Re: Cruising the Med

Regarding boat size, if you have the time and aren’t sailing to a schedule, then IMO the weather shouldn’t be too much of an issue if you’re cautious and use the many tools available. Yes, the Med...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-04-2012, 15:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,727
Posted By Burls
Re: Borrowing Boat in Turkey / Greece – Legalities

Thanks for the feedback.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 21-04-2012, 17:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,727
Posted By Burls
Borrowing Boat in Turkey / Greece – Legalities

We are looking at the possibility of a good friend borrowing our boat for a couple of weeks around Greece and Turkey, however, the legalities and paperwork requirements seem to change depending on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-04-2012, 23:16
Replies: 20
Views: 5,829
Posted By Burls
Re: Med Mooring!?!Help

For spots with moorings tailed back to the quay, the line stays connected to the dock and once you’ve picked it up with the boat hook you have to walk it down the side of the boat to the bow, and...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 13-04-2012, 20:19
Replies: 25
Views: 4,124
Posted By Burls
Re: Proof of Sailing Competence in the Med

Barra,

We went through exactly the same situation a couple of years ago. You have to be an EU citizen to get an ICC, so as that was a no-go, we decided that we would like to have a certificate in...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 06-04-2012, 16:33
Replies: 52
Views: 9,037
Posted By Burls
Re: Sunsets or Best Pictures

Sunset Jump and Lavezzi Sunset.
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