Boatyards in Greece (aegean side)

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Hi,
I am faced with rising prices and further taxation in Turkey. My 33 foot sailing boat is based in Yat lift boatyard near Bodrum. When I first came to yatlift 3 years ago I used to pay 1700 euros for 1 year on dry dock including 2 haulings and launchings a year and now I am paying 1800 euros with only one haul and launch. The transit log has always been a pain but the price was right and I didn't really care but now with increased prices the transit log is starting to annoy me, in addition this year I had to pay an extra 30 euros for "taxes" and 15 euros for the new "blue" card. I think it's time to say goodbye to turkey. I don't really mind as the first thing I do when I launch is head straight to Greece anyway, Turkey is now full of rip off restaurants and marinas, overcrowded bays and rich locals with massive motor yatchs.
So to come to the point, I am looking for any dry dock boatyard in the aegean Greece of reasonable reputation which doesn't have extortionate prices. Anything below what I pay now would be great. Steel cradles and a near by chandler ideally. Location wise, would be great to be somewhere nice, if not in the east aegean then maybe around Athens, or Aegina island, the saronic (around Poros) or the argolic (near Navplio).
Any advise would be great, thanks.
 
Are you kidding? You wil be lucky to get anywhere better that this.
In case you haven't noticed,prices are going up everywhere.
 
There are a number of very cheap haul out spots around Greece, but these usually use sleds or trolleys for haul out and launch, and your boat will be parked in a field with few facilities.

If you want any facilities such as you enjoyed in Turkey, you'll pay the same or more in Greece.

On the Greek pages of my web site (rest your cursor on the "Mediterranean" top tab and you'll see a list of them) I've marked most of the yards more commonly used for yacht layup with green crosses on the page charts. In the text I've provided web site links when I've been able to find them.

Yes, in Greece it is much easier to escape from the crowds of charter boats and Gulets. Excepting high season around Athens and Levkas!
 
http://www.planaco.gr/

This place has been recommended to me by several. We passed by it yesterday and it looked well run.



We winter in Gouvia Corfu because it is easiest to get to in winter and with our annual contract is also the most economical
 
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rtboss1 said:
Only a retired investment banker such as your self, could afford the fees there;)
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You assume!!

Did I say I use them?

The speed that their sponsored ferry comes into Aigina and the damage it has caused me this last fortnight probably means that they owe ME big time!!!
 
Steve C Cronin said:
You assume!!

Did I say I use them?

The speed that their sponsored ferry comes into Aigina and the damage it has caused me this last fortnight probably means that they owe ME big time!!!
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Sad really! yet again you have missed the point ( it was a tongue in cheek comment )

I have spent a year in there without a problem, you probably need more time on board to moor/ berth correctly;) :)

over and out .
 
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rtboss1 said:
Only a retired investment banker such as your self, could afford the fees there;)
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Must be the Welsh coming out in you Bob. I don't think Planaco is that bad, hard standing, steel cradles, 24hr security and plenty room to work on your boat. Just don't take their first offer, my monthly charges are only fractionally more than the other yards on Aigina and the same haul out fee as the rest. OBTW and I'm not a retired investment banker!!!
 
grumpygit said:
Must be the Welsh coming out in you Bob. I don't think Planaco is that bad, hard standing, steel cradles, 24hr security and plenty room to work on your boat. Just don't take their first offer, my monthly charges are only fractionally more than the other yards on Aigina and the same haul out fee as the rest. OBTW and I'm not a retired investment banker!!!
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Yes, aren't you on that special deal with Melody?
 
rtboss1 said:
Sad really! yet again you have missed the point ( it was a tongue in cheek comment )

I have spent a year in there without a problem, you probably need more time on board to moor/ berth correctly;) :)

over and out .
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No. What is needed there is fewer incompetents who repeatedly trawl up ones anchor, less arrogant Athenian motor boaters and a much reduced approach speed by the hydrofoils.

Anyway, we're on our way back west now, sitting out an unexpected blow in Trizonia
 
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grumpygit said:
There is no special deals with Melody or the Aegean Sailing School, she is straight down the line. Saying that she will help anybody out if she possibly can.
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No problem I thought that she was able to get a deal because there were so many boats.?

Anyway, hows the Irish guy, that bought a boat therethat had to go home ill last October?
 
Steve C Cronin said:
No. What is needed there is fewer incompetents who repeatedly trawl up ones anchor, less arrogant Athenian motor boaters and a much reduced approach speed by the hydrofoils.

Anyway, we're on our way back west now, sitting out an unexpected blow in Trizonia
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I wonder if they have a Greek version of a sailing forum and what they say on it about arrogant British yachties:):):)
 
rtboss1 said:
No problem I thought that she was able to get a deal because there were so many boats.?

Anyway, hows the Irish guy, that bought a boat therethat had to go home ill last October?
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Gerry is still in Ireland and the last report I had was he was still stablized, but to his future plans we still don't know. Let's hope all goes well for him and Angie!
 
Steve C Cronin said:
No. What is needed there is fewer incompetents who repeatedly trawl up ones anchor, less arrogant Athenian motor boaters and a much reduced approach speed by the hydrofoils.

Anyway, we're on our way back west now, sitting out an unexpected blow in Trizonia
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Oh the joys of Aigina! To be honest the Flying Dolphins are the worst problem, it's the ferries that take a broard sweeping turn and push the sea into the port, especially the one from Poros! But you've hit the nail on the head with your other observations. You must have been there to long . . . !!
 
grumpygit said:
Oh the joys of Aigina! To be honest the Flying Dolphins are the worst problem, it's the ferries that take a broard sweeping turn and push the sea into the port, especially the one from Poros! But you've hit the nail on the head with your other observations. You must have been there to long . . . !!
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Three nights was enough this time! Previously, nine years ago it was the usual first stop after Kalamaki & Luton Airport.

Take no notice of Bob. His humour is shot to ribbons - too much living in Athenian Greece methinks.
 
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