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Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-01-2014, 11:54
Replies: 601
Views: 68,647
Posted By gegroves
Re: Greek Tax! - MERGED 4 THREADS

Second the post to close this thread. Reading through all this is like reading a blog of the blind men describing an elephant. No one knows what will happen until someone departs their Greek marina...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-01-2014, 12:28
Replies: 4,794
Views: 1,056,058
Posted By gegroves
HELL EXPLAINED BY A CHEMISTRY STUDENT

The following is an actual question given on a University of Arizona chemistry mid-term, and an actual answer turned in by a student.

The answer by one student was so 'profound'...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-11-2013, 11:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gegroves
**SOLD**

This item has been sold.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 27-10-2013, 17:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,975
Posted By gegroves
Re: un-charted reef : east turkey : navionics

I believe that the coordinates should read 36.16.756 N, etc. This will put it right off the coast of Olympos, south of Kemer. It does get a bit shallow close to shore.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 24-10-2013, 09:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By gegroves
Forum: Classifieds Archive 23-10-2013, 08:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gegroves
Re: Icom HM-162B Command Mic III White

Reduced to $125, obo, plus shipping.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-10-2013, 13:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By gegroves
Re: Pactor II USB Modem

Price Reduction to $600, plus shipping.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 03-10-2013, 07:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,853
Posted By gegroves
Cruisers' Tips for Turkey

If you are seeking information about cruising in Turkish waters, please go to Marmaris Bay Cruisers; Information for Cruisers in Turkey (https://www.cruisingtips.net/mbc).

This is a blog maintained...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-09-2013, 07:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gegroves
Re: Icom HM-162B Command Mic III White

Reduced to $150. Brand new, never used.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-09-2013, 08:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By gegroves
Icom HM-162B Command Mic III White

New, in box, Icom HM-162B (white) Command Mic III. Fits newer Icom 504/604 VHF radios. I thought it would work with Icom's 602 VHF but the cable plugs are wrong size and configuration for the 602. ...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-09-2013, 08:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By gegroves
Pactor II USB Modem

Pactor II USB Modem with cables for Icom 802 SSB. Modem has Pactor III license, power brick, Icom cable and (old) Weatherfax II software from Xaxero.
Have been cruising in the Med with plenty of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-07-2013, 09:04
Replies: 77
Views: 16,972
Posted By gegroves
Re: AIS transponder and VHF antennas on the masthead ?

FWIW, we have a Comar class B AIS and a Comar VHF antenna splitter. They both work great. Since the AIS only broadcasts its info in short bursts, you are not really interrupting the vhf capability....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-07-2013, 10:01
Replies: 6
Views: 6,034
Posted By gegroves
Re: Spectra Watermaker Parts

Try Marine Air Conditioning Sales and Service - Annapolis Cruisair - Offering sales, service, and parts for Marine Air Conditioning, heaters, water makers, generators, battery chargers, and...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 27-06-2013, 06:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,216
Posted By gegroves
Re: Looking for a fuel cap for Wauquiez 35 (1982)

We have a Wauquiez 43 PS (2001) and it came with Goiot deck filler hardware.

Attached (hopefully) is a pdf of the products
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 27-06-2013, 06:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By gegroves
Re: Maintenance and Repairs in Eastern Med

Second to Katiusha re: Yat Marine in Marmaris. For UV strip there are four sail lofts to help-North Sails, UK Sails, Elvstrom, and Doyle.
Check out DS Marine for the refrig issue
PAM for liferaft...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 25-06-2013, 08:13
Replies: 42
Views: 18,938
Posted By gegroves
Talking Re: What is a good shoe for sailing

I used to go with bare feet, but here in the Med, the teak decks get way hot. I don't like shoes but now use the Vibram "toe shoes" like "Tamicantana" shows in pic no. 2. They make ones with...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-06-2013, 03:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,678
Posted By gegroves
Re: Doing the Corinth canal

Sailing from Aigina thru the Corinth Canal is easy (as is from west to east). The Canal office is on the southeast end of the canal. Just pull alongside the dockspace (caution: it is a very high...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-01-2013, 13:14
Replies: 36
Views: 10,984
Posted By gegroves
Re: Turkey - New Black and Grey Water Regulations and Blue Card Scheme

Polux: I am sorry if I offended. I do respect the laws and have the Blue Card and pump out. Enjoy the Dodeconese. They are beautiful.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-01-2013, 12:00
Replies: 36
Views: 10,984
Posted By gegroves
Re: Turkey - New Black and Grey Water Regulations and Blue Card Scheme

Polux, a global band on Turkish waters is a bit over-reaching. I emptied our tanks at the Yat Marina pump-out last year before coming home for the winter. It was not without issues, but all-in-all...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-01-2013, 11:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By gegroves
Re: Yacht Brokerage in Turkey

Second the comments about Peter at Sunbird International. Our Wauquiez 43 PS is currently listed with him and he is well informed on the current market.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-08-2012, 04:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,109
Posted By gegroves
Re: Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally2013

Do go. You will not regret it. Once you bring your boat over to Turkey, you'll go again. We have been on two of the rallies, 2007 and 2009 and are thinking about doing it again. You will meet...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-08-2012, 01:57
Replies: 24
Views: 5,272
Posted By gegroves
Re: Yat Marine-Marmaris

The Coast Guard helicopters did fly over Yat Marine five years ago. However, they were not looking for "pooper" dumpers. At that time YM had a fuel station, and had several fuel spills, for which...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-01-2011, 11:42
Replies: 48
Views: 14,654
Posted By gegroves
Joel: Thank you for asking for feedback. I have...

Joel: Thank you for asking for feedback. I have yet to see a Tech Spt person from any vendor solicit feedback on their products.
I have been a very satisfied user of Admiral since 1984. I have...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 27-12-2010, 16:54
Replies: 13
Views: 7,891
Posted By gegroves
Size of furled sail on roller

Monterey:

The RollGen uses hi-mod line covered in a foam sleeve as the stay. For our 43' Wauquiez, the RollGen, with asym. rolls into a snake about 4 inches in diameter, and that then coils into...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-05-2010, 04:43
Replies: 24
Views: 4,978
Posted By gegroves
VNS and Admiral 10.7

Nobeltec has just released VNS and Admiral 10.7. they are available for download from their web site. The laundry list of changes appears to address most of the recent concerns above. Especially...
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