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Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-12-2009, 01:23
Replies: 19
Views: 5,275
Posted By migot1
I would try to think about Turkey and Israel. ...

I would try to think about Turkey and Israel. Finike Marina in Turkey is cheap arround 180 EU per month and Marina Asdod in israel is arround 190 EU per month. the locals are friendly, and both...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 09-07-2009, 06:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,035
Posted By migot1
we have been sailing the Greek isls for over 30...

we have been sailing the Greek isls for over 30 years. we love it but,.......take in your mind the fact that at any given moment it can blow 38 kn up to 45 kn! in the 300 bays arround the bottom is...
Forum: Forum News & Announcements 12-01-2009, 00:05
Replies: 164
Views: 48,842
Posted By migot1
so sorry to hear this sad news....

so sorry to hear this sad news....
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-11-2008, 05:42
Replies: 28
Views: 6,159
Posted By migot1
Just lookup the weather charts of the...

Just lookup the weather charts of the Cyclades...you will soon see what I say. often have I heard a visiting yachts creaw say : never again in the Cyclades.

true , you can be lucky,...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-10-2008, 08:12
Replies: 15
Views: 10,904
Posted By migot1
we made it from UK to gibraltar...sailing back is...

we made it from UK to gibraltar...sailing back is not easy. the best time is APRIL. if you leave early in the mornning. not many bays along this coast. good luck.
MIKE
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 30-10-2008, 09:38
Replies: 27
Views: 5,096
Posted By migot1
there is a new marina near Marmaris Turkey, it is...

there is a new marina near Marmaris Turkey, it is half fishing vessels and half for yachts... you can have the cat on the hard, and have new antifouling arranged before you come back and odd jobs....
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-10-2008, 02:09
Replies: 27
Views: 5,096
Posted By migot1
you can try MARINA ASHDOD in ISRAEL. low rates,...

you can try MARINA ASHDOD in ISRAEL. low rates, and plenty of room. we stayed there for a year.

MIKE
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2008, 07:52
Replies: 26
Views: 32,763
Posted By migot1
I am 72, My wife went through an eye...

I am 72, My wife went through an eye operation...it was not successful...she begged me to sell the boat, and be at her side,,,we have been married for 50 years...I said OK. she was always on my side...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2008, 05:45
Replies: 26
Views: 32,763
Posted By migot1
all these boats must go through this treatment...

all these boats must go through this treatment every 8 years, the keel is made of cast iron , and no paint will hold on for so long . the keel will begine to move and bang sideways...not a nice...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2008, 05:29
Replies: 26
Views: 32,763
Posted By migot1
youhave to drop the keel, sandblast it, epoxy...

youhave to drop the keel, sandblast it, epoxy paint it, put new plastic spacers and special new cevlar pennants....it cost us 3200 us dollars each time- including lifting out and back. it took us 6...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 29-09-2008, 03:56
Replies: 27
Views: 5,096
Posted By migot1
there is a new Marina in AYOS NICOLAOS in CRETE. ...

there is a new Marina in AYOS NICOLAOS in CRETE. not expensive, daily flights all the year round. beautiful loction.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2008, 02:32
Replies: 26
Views: 32,763
Posted By migot1
we had a Southerly 115 for 20 years. sold her...

we had a Southerly 115 for 20 years. sold her last month. Good points are- we could enter shalow fishing harbours, rivers, and ols ports along any coast. we loved the boat. Bad points are , slow when...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-09-2008, 03:16
Replies: 27
Views: 5,096
Posted By migot1
In turkey there are 340 marinas... try Marmaris,...

In turkey there are 340 marinas... try Marmaris, Kemer, or Seture in Antalya. beautiful sailing area, good food, friendly people. In Finnike you get a special reduction if you stay over 3 months.
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-09-2008, 06:55
Replies: 57
Views: 32,640
Posted By migot1
we have a friend that tall. he cut the roof of...

we have a friend that tall. he cut the roof of his boat, and had a old fighter plane canopy fitted on! plenty of room, and he can see 360 degrees arround in a storm.

how about that?

Mike
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 01:39
Replies: 19
Views: 21,401
Posted By migot1
You can try to look for a DUFOR 35ft year 1988...

You can try to look for a DUFOR 35ft year 1988 for this price, not easy to find, but a strong boat for the right price. you mighthave to put in a new YANMAR 40HP engine . cost 7000 Dollars.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 01:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,836
Posted By migot1
There is A lifing-keel boat from UK -called...

There is A lifing-keel boat from UK -called SOUTHERLY 115. we have on for 20 years. it is 37t=ft boat, and you need just 1 Meter of water to sail away. it is a lovely boat, easy to handel, all...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-09-2008, 01:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,090
Posted By migot1
At Volvo they have a computries plan to optimies...

At Volvo they have a computries plan to optimies PROP versus BOAT. try to contact them. Giving the boat model and weight they can get the best suggetion for a new, right size prop.

if you are...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 13-09-2008, 00:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,711
Posted By migot1
it will be good to fix a stainless plate under...

it will be good to fix a stainless plate under the batteries next time . it is cheap, and can be easly moved in and out. this tray will keep you out of trouble.

MIKE migot1
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-09-2008, 06:13
Replies: 10
Views: 8,903
Posted By migot1
Hi, 20 years ago when we bought our 37 ft boat in...

Hi, 20 years ago when we bought our 37 ft boat in UK, we registered the boat in the ISLE OF MAN. it was called A1 Reg. we payed about 150 Dollars, and we received a CARVING BOARD- made out of wood,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2008, 06:23
Replies: 13
Views: 8,544
Posted By migot1
yes. we have a FIT ON MAST FURLING MAINSAIL...

yes. we have a FIT ON MAST FURLING MAINSAIL fitted on our 37ft baat . we bought it in FRANCE from the firm FACNOR (sounds terrible the name...)

it cost us 2200.- Dollars, and we put it on our...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-09-2008, 01:56
Replies: 5
Views: 5,960
Posted By migot1
You can plug a wooden wedge from outside-diving...

You can plug a wooden wedge from outside-diving to the intaake-for the time beeing. but then you have to get the boat out of the water, and have it fixed.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-09-2008, 02:53
Replies: 28
Views: 6,159
Posted By migot1
Hi I have been sailing this waters GREECE for...

Hi
I have been sailing this waters GREECE for over 30 years. windup to 35 KN every mornning! anchr drags...well it is not easy. purchasing a boat is best in Turkety and Israel . A moody 42 1985...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-06-2008, 08:20
Replies: 29
Views: 43,750
Posted By migot1
we have a SOUTHERLY 115 37ft lifting keel...

we have a SOUTHERLY 115 37ft lifting keel boat==now for 20 years. we can enter shalow ports ,like small fishing harbours, and shalow bays -were nobody can drop anchor. it is wondreful. special.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 17-06-2008, 08:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By migot1
the only nasty place for sailing is...CRETE. the...

the only nasty place for sailing is...CRETE. the wind can be up to 45 kn and more. we almost lost our boat out there....Force 8 it was . from NW, waves up to 4.5 Meters, .running with a working jib,...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 15-06-2008, 05:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By migot1
new boat

WE ARE SELLING OUR 37 ft Space SOUTHERLY yacht, fitted with new gear and new YANMAR engine. at $ 74,000...dro me a line migot1@012.net.il
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