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Any views on using an electric outboard with an inflatable? Are they worth considering? If so what thrust and which makes are reliable?

Any views on electric outboards for use with an inflatable. Are they worth considering? If so what thrust and which makes are reliable?

Does anyone have experience of YACHTING24 insurance, part of the Pantaenius Group? They offer low cost insurance without the need for a survey but do not accept claims due to 'wear and tear'. That seems somewhat open ended and subject to (their?) interpretation. Can anyone vouch for them?

I am in the process of buying a 1989 yachts in Jersey. VAT has never been paid on it. I want to bring the yacht to mainland Europe (initially the Baltic). Can anyone offer any advice on VAT payment? When is it necessary and which is the best country/port in which to do it?

Cleaning teak decks Soda in warm water works a treat. Use SOFT brush across the grain.The decks look like new.

I am buying a Contest 34CS with white non-slip decks (pimple finish) They don't look very attractive and I thought I might paint them a light grey. Does anyone have any experience of this? One 'expert' I mentioned it to said it would be nigh impossible without removing (sanding) all the...

Can anyone advise if there is a way of getting from the Cap d'Agde area of France to the Baltic by inland waterways. The part that I know least about is the leg from Paris to the Dutch canal system. The other option is to come out of the French canals on the R. Seine at Le Havre and sail up...

Electric windlass for HR312 I neglected to say it is the Mk 1 version HR312. Does this make a difference?

Can anyone help with advice/drawings on installing an electric windlass on a Hallberg Rassy 312? Which is the best model for the boat and where EXACTLY can it be located so the the chain falls unhindered into the chain locker?

I need to equip my new boat with a chartplotter, ais and possibly an echosounder/fishfinder. I currently have the following C-MAP NT+ cartridges which have not been used for some years. C16013 Eastern Denmark 2007 MENC25710 Norrkoeping to Gaevle 2006 MENC25510 South Eastern Sweden 2006 I’m...

Brokers Be wary of brokers. I've come across three totaly unscrupulous brokers in France, Switzerland and UK in my search for a boat. Vague answers are often the first sign of something to hide.

Hi Judders (Clever dick) It's had a sail cover on ALL the time. Any more smart remarks?

I am scrubbing my mainsail on the garden lawn. Can anyone advise how best to get rid of green mildew marks where the sail has been flaked? Lee Dowell

I am scrubbing my mainsail on the garden lawn. Can anyone advise how best to get rid of green mildew marks where the sail has been flaked? Lee Dowell

I have sailed the Med for four years and, now my boat is back in the UK, I am thinking about exploring more northern climes. Any suggestions for an exciting year or two a little further north? Baltic, Norway etc? Who's been down this track before me? Many I am sure.