Recent content by Moody Hobo

Earlier this season,having missed the chance to buy Strait Shooter's used dinghy,I bought a Suzuki/Suzamar inflatable from a UK chandlery and paid them extra(£130)to ship it to Leros. On raising concerns re possible manufacturing defect,seeking maybe a warranty extension,I was amazed to be...

Marinas in the Alexandropos area Very happy to second recommendation for Manitsas marine at Nea Peramos.Yard is secure,water and power available,plus all supplies and banks nearby. Charges are reasonable;the work we had done was to a good standard and to agreed price. Plus stavros tells good...

May I come at this thread from the other end?I'm planning to have some gearbox work done here at CESME,Turkey.Has anyone any experience of company 'PIANURA MARIN'? Initial impression very favourable,but these posts have got me thinking........ Moody Hobo

Having failed to find info on this here last year,and having subsequently successfully overwintered our Moody 425 at Nea Peramos,I can recommend (almost) unreservedly 'www,manitsasmarine.com' Only negatives:a lack of toilet/shower facilities,the adjacent public loo on the quay being in grim...

Approaching the Dardanelles from NE Greece Canakkale appears to be the logical Point of entry. BUT,the latest edition of Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot warns that clearing in here can be 'irksome',and suggests it may be worth entering elsewhere. Being reluctant to give away any of our hard won...

Hi Paul, Thanks for suggestion,but too far south for this winter.Will file away cautionary info re spares access for future reference! Ken F

Heading East in our 42foot sailing boat from Thessalonika early September,looking to haul out for the winter further east,preferably not too far from an airport.Happy to hear recommendations from any one who already been there.........Please!! Moody Hobo

Hi Are you sure this is correct?I remember worrying about hearing something similar some months back,but on investigation found there was no intention to charge in Eurozone. Certainly couldn't find any reference on website. K

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen-not quite what I'd hoped!Was the extra charge by any chance described as 'vat'? but not quite? If so I hope we have this covered,or at least,out in the open. And if nothing else my enquiry seems to have done a 'friends reunited'.Now,if only I'd thought of that...

We have just arranged to have our Moody 425 lifted out and stored for next winter at asprakis yard. Does anyone have experience of this yard?any tips on nearby inexpensive accommodation?Or any other inside knowledge? Thanks in anticipation