thanks to both of you. much appreciated info. wife can't believe i've received replies. doesn't quite understand the boating fraternity yet. another option i'm exploring is taking boat to catania on a big ship from southampton and then its a quick hop down to malta from there. the boats engines...
i am trying to get a 42ft steel motor cruiser to malta. can get it to south of france, nr st tropez but no further. any contacts re italian road transport?
nick