Recent content by concentrik

During my liveaboard years, now sadly suspended due to parental semi-dependency, I was a frequent visitor here and benefited greatly from the collective wisdom and advice. I was even able to offer some of my own at times. Now I am without boat and applying myself to gaining a degree in...

......as a result of the time we spent living aboard, sailing UK to Med Spain. Now we are back in the UK and my partner is applying for a job working with children. Because we were out of the UK for six months (sailing Spain) she is required to obtain a Modelo 790 - Criminal Record Certificate...

How long would a hull need to be ashore in 20 degree Spain before meaningful absorbed water measurements could be made?

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OK that's the crucial point in my case, thanks Tranona. The Spanish authorities accept the SSR registration as gospel, without regard to the fact a UK citizen can register whatever he wants, with whatever details he wants. This being the case there is no need for any sixty-fourth-ing and the...

I'm considering a shared ownership . My boat is seriously under used at the moment. It's in a great spot in Spain and although the berth fees are reasonable it is a drain on resources. I want to find a boat-sharer who would help to defray costs and make use of the boat, but I am aware of the...

Does anyone know of a French website which advertises privately rented moorings, like the French equiv of the Spanish www.buscoamarre.com or topbarcos?

When we lived aboard full-time the economics were clear - it was much cheaper than the UK, sunny (mostly), interesting and healthy. Now circumstances have changed and we need to be land based in the UK, renting accommodation and paying all the other costs associated with bricks and mortar...

Does this make the new Spanish 'owner' subject to Matriculation Tax for the boat? What would be the minimum acceptable share to make the workaround viable?

We're thinking of moving from our current berth, rented monthly from the marina, to a 'sub-let' berth to be rented from a leasehold berth holder. There are many available in Spain at significantly lower cost than those offered by marinas themselves. If you have experience of this arrangement...

I'd be very interested to hear where it is.... please? 280 for 15m is exceptionally cheap!

I used a 'tilt switch' rather than a reed switch, a non-mercury type like this on ebay #201167176116

Any suggestions for economical places to layup ashore or afloat in the Golf de Lyon? Where can I find out which inland waterways are accessible with mast up?

At least it's just a bit of annoyance, scratches or maybe dings - could be a lot worse: http://bit.ly/1GTYjqP Happened in your neck 'o the woods, too.