Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Showing results 1 to 11 of 11
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: alba
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-10-2012, 09:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By alba
Re: Bad Service

The motor is only 3 years old same as the boat. You are correct if I had known there was something wrong I would have bought a new one at 380 Euros, a lot cheaper than having it serviced. However I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-10-2012, 07:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By alba
Bad Service

I own a Benateau 40 Oceanis and had it in Valencia Spain for last winter. I bought it back to Uk in April/May and had a bit of a rough time from poor servicing by Spanish Technicians.
A large...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-06-2012, 05:48
Replies: 266
Views: 82,214
Posted By alba
Re: Capsize Ratio's

Benateau 40 Oceanus 2008. I should have added that although capsize ratio figures may be nice to have, it comes down to skill in keeping your boat out of the situation that will overturn it. Trying...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-06-2012, 03:20
Replies: 266
Views: 82,214
Posted By alba
In April I sailed my factory made boat from...

In April I sailed my factory made boat from Valencia in Spain to The east coast of England some 1700 nm. Took all precautions for a serious journey planning to stop just once at Vilamoura in...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-05-2012, 12:16
Replies: 353
Views: 48,569
Posted By alba
Well it's May and I've managed to get Alba the...

Well it's May and I've managed to get Alba the 1500 nm from Valencia Spain to Walton on the Naze on the East Coast of the UK. Learnt lots and put up with all sorts of problems, funny moments and...
Forum: Crew Archives 20-02-2012, 13:18
Replies: 0
Views: 1,113
Posted By alba
Valencia to Plymouth Uk April/May 2012

Looking for competent person m/f to crew a 40ft Benateau returning to Uk middle of April.

Valencia, Ibiza and Portugal before crossing Biscay direct to Plymouth.

Required to have a bit of...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-11-2011, 08:22
Replies: 353
Views: 48,569
Posted By alba
Wink Re: Too Late To Start ?

David Old Jersey & VirtualVagabond

Thanks for your posts.

The other thing about cruising is the number of good people you meet from all walks of life and all ages. A bit like Motorcyclist a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2011, 15:39
Replies: 353
Views: 48,569
Posted By alba
Re: Too Late To Start ?

Your only as old as you think you are. 59 Male, Currently recovering from fatal car accident where wife died and I had 10% chance. Four months in hospital with broken back, neck, ribs, sternum....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-09-2011, 05:58
Replies: 353
Views: 48,569
Posted By alba
Never too old - I'm a young 59 who has just...

Never too old - I'm a young 59 who has just bought a boat in the Med. Reason I bought was I had a bad car accident my wife was killed and I lay in hospital with 5% chance of pulling through. By hook...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-09-2011, 07:33
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By alba
Hi from Boston Lincolnshire. Presently in...

Hi from Boston Lincolnshire. Presently in Valencia for winter and then providing I can find crew back to UK in April/May 2012. I'm sailing a Beneteau 40 Which is kitted out for ARC which I may do in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-08-2011, 14:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,784
Posted By alba
My boat is only three years old and that has...

My boat is only three years old and that has minor gel coat cracks. I spend a day every so often repairing them. It is quiet therapeutic in it's way. A thirty year old boat which from your photos...
Showing results 1 to 11 of 11

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 13:38.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.