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For your information both The jersey and Guernsey government websites have reference to being a part of the British Isles.Having dealt with that small aside, perhaps it would be in both our best interests to consider the possible changes to the cost of marine leisure diesel,after all that is the...

If you read the paper you will see that it alludes to the fact that Guernsey are considering doing the same,of course this could be a bit of convenient gossip to help the Jersey government deal with the Guernsey arguement,however the worry is that if it is seen to go through easily on one...

Should Jersey Customs and Immigration get their way,duty could become payable on all fuel used for marine leisure purposes.To this end a public consultation paper has been placed on the government website www.gov.je (click on quick links, public consultation).Jersey is part of the British Isles...

I just thought that i would bring to the attention of the forum, the spectre of Fuel duty in the British Isles.Jersey Customs and Immigration have put up on the government website www.gov.je ( click on quick links public consultations)a paper designed as a first step to the charging of duty on...

Yes thanks for that,i didn't realise that you could upgrade at a later date perhaps my best option is to fit the standard unit and see if it suits my type of cruising,and then upgrade if it falls short.Can I ask do you use your autopilot a lot on the sea,and how often does it go outside its...

Er... Not if i can help it! I am based in Jersey and it will be used mainly for visits to the adjacent french coast,and possibly a couple of trips a year to the English south coast.

Does anyone out there have any experience with autopilots fitted with and without a gyro?I am about to fit a new Raymarine system to my Sealine F37,and as there is such a big difference in price i would appreciate any thoughts on the pros and cons, to help me decide.

Yes, It's looking a little tight,shame as it would seem to be a great way to get there.Thanks for the leads to various sites,that may have info.I will continue to look and hope.

Has Anyone out there taken or attempted to take a flybridge boat through the Narbonne/Canal Du Midi ?I Have a Sealine F37 That I would like to sail to the Med using this route if possible,in the owners manual it says that air draught is reduced to 3.31 mtrs if the radar wing is removed.Is This...