Recent content by hoped4

The CT 1 is actually for helping secure headlining , on the back of non adhesive Velcro , as all other adhesives seem to have ‘melted’ in the heat of the Med including those with a good temperature range. It was suggested I try CT1 , which I was going to test on a small area

I need Some CT1 adhesive/ sealant - Is it available in Greece, particularly Lefkas, Nidri, Preveza area ? If so what brand/ name is it under?

THanks VIC. Which is the ‘med sailing’ site you refer to please? just trying Tom get a sense of what is being offered ...........”Hoped4” seems all too apt at moment !!!

I understand D Marin in Lefkas is offering bertholders coming out of contract who are stuck due to lockdown a 25% discount on fees for the duration of Covid 19 as owners can’t move their boats. Has anyone seen/had any other offers ?- hoping to use it as a negotiating argument as we are stuck...

Thats great - and reassuring! Thanks for your replies!!

Are Trojan T105 6v batteries available in Greece - does anyone know please ? . Boat is based near Preveza. We may need to source replacements this summer. Thank you.

Caframo Scirocco. One next to each berth. They have a 2,4,6 hr timer - In Greece we mostly find 2hrs to get to sleep is enough but obviously depends on temperature. Low power consumption. In my opinion worth the price.

For the record, (as the OP) , we (the boat) overwintered at Bosa Nautica Pinna. Very professional and friendly yard. They did some good work for us and we did our own antifouling anodes etc. Loved Bosa, and would definitely go back again for the winter. Highly recommended.

How many hours of engine run time is it before combustion acids start to build up in new oil? Immediate, 1 hour, 3hrs, 10hrs? Just trying to schedule the long list of jobs at lift out, packing up and putting the boat to bed.

Previously we, put fresh water through the engine before being towed to the lift out. How, and at what point, do you do it when you motor to the lift out? Pour it Direct from a bucket into the top of the strainer?

We did some of this route this summer as we prefer to avoid overnighters: Reggio Calabria (marina -of sorts, uncomfortable in the northerly winds we had) - Rocella Ionica (stayed 2 nights, finger pontoons, nice marina )- Crotone (picked up a buoy round the headland to the south of Crotone), -...

I read a few years ago that Blake’s Seacock grease was a possibility on Maxprop- any comments?. I’ve been using it, should I change?

It’s a good idea. I enjoyed cycling in and around the Chi marina area when I was there. Looks like they are positioned near the car park -Plenty of visitors to Chichester marina arrive by car and may fancy a ride.

Paul Brook of YES based in Nidri is very experienced in electrical and mechanical too . He responded very quickly to our problem. Much quicker than others. Very efficient at diagnosing problems. That’s what we found as a satisfied customer. I understand the electrical shop on the main drag is...

Thanks for all the suggestions - will continue to treat fuel when I fill up, dispose of the small amount of contaminated fuel responsibly, grease my filler cap and look at having the main tank cleaned as its 10 years old. I think this may have been condensation in the spare can as I have...