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    Coffee Machine

    I take it the honeymoon period is over? :unsure:
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    Yanmar 3YM - problems with turning on the panel (Yanmar B20)

    Same thing happened to me last year - Yanmar 3YM30 - B20 instrument panel. It turned out that the ignition switch itself was the root cause. Had it replaced (just over EUR 100 IIRC) and it's been as good as gold ever since.
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    Barus Yanmar engines

    My mechanic told me the same. And he works for a Volvo dealer...
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    Pets on board

    At this stage, surely anything's better than slowly withering on the vine ashore. Hope the stuff that needs fixing is easy on the wallet. 🤞
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    Insurance renewal shock

    Pants: 10.12 quid increase over last year. Swinging mooring - all year.
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    Atlantic Coast France

    When I said 'they all look the same to me' - I meant RM, Pogo and JPK, not all AWB. Visited the Pogo shipyard with the local YC a few years ago and I must say I quite liked the Pogo 36. Seemed like a really nice boat. However, even if I did have the money, I don't think I could justify to my...
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    Atlantic Coast France

    You may well be right. She's a new arrival, and it was pissing down yesterday so didn't linger to investigate further. Previously I've had quite a few Pogo neighbours - new boats being commissioned prior to delivery. TBH, I'm not really up to speed on newer boat brands/models. People certainly...
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    Atlantic Coast France

    Pogo-country indeed. I seem to have a new Pogo neighbour.
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    Small ss job

    When we were SYH based, I've always been very pleased with Mr Stainless. Listens to exactly what you want and does a first rate job.
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    Faroe Island Passage Planing and Cruising resources

    I did use to own a Yeoman plotter, though I sold it some years ago. Most of my sailing is singlehanded these days and when underway I prefer to spend as little time down below as possible. Should my tablet ever let me down when coastal sailing I feel that a paper chart and a handbearing compass...
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    Atlantic Coast France

    My local marina (Sainte Marine - Finistere) has several swinging moorings available suitable for a boat your size. Contact details: Contact : Port de Combrit Sainte-Marine
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    SS Richard Montgomery masts finally to be removed next year

    Explosives-filled shipwreck has safety work delayed as objects found
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    Get Real, Get Gone

    Malta (EU/Schengen country) do a digital nomad visa. Can be extended up to 4 years. Nomad Residence Permit
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    EU private boater licenses recognition

    Can't complete the survey. EU national, resident in another EU country, holder of a UK issued ICC and YM...
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    Western Med almanac/cruising guide?

    Quick update: settled on this Mediterranean Almanac 2023/24 Thanks all for the suggestions/input
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