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Aries wind vane I understand there is a less expensive one in good condition for 1200 pounds on blogspot.com Enjoy your sailing

I am keen to sell an aries windvane with all the bits. Used on circumnavigation. Could anyone advise on a good method, website etc, to sell it in UK? I'm in Ipswich, Suffolk

I have an Aries windvane self steering for sale with all the bits for a centre cockpit 12m yacht. Its in good condition. Used on circumnavigation. Includes, shaft hinge, wheel clutch, 90 degree block, bracket and clamps. If you are interested send me a PM

sth am Hi Frank, I'm considering heading to `patagonia via west coast of Sth AM from Panama. Would like ot know if this doable and if there is someone who has done it that `i can contact. thanks David

I'd like to contact a cruiser who has cruised the west coast of South America, Panama to Patagonia, over the last few years? best Sahula

I am Australian ( a foreigner), I get a 3 month Schengen Visa (in 6 months) which is not long enough for European cruising eg Baltic, Med. I understand I can apply for a Residence permit within the EU which allows a longer stay. I seek advice whether to obtain a Residence Permit affects the VAT...

heater Hı I found the servıce ın Marmarıs a problem. I needed the servıce fellow to fıt ıt properly and he dıdnt whıch was a problem as I had to leave for Istanbul and Black sea. I couldnt get ıt fıxed so I had to replace ıt wıth the german model. I had to have a heater. I thınk the heater ıs...

visa extension I am interested in details of the process. I know an extension is possible. Could I contact them. Thanks Sahula

Has anyone info on the process for getting an extension to the Shengen Visa in Europe? As a "foreigner" I receive three months, not long enough to cruise in Europe.

heater Oops, I couldn't find it on site so put it on again. No commission or interest but just info on an alternative. European similar heater is very expensive. I can't say I have tested it for any length of time but it seems quiet, and uses little power or fuel. So see how it goes. The cost...

A diesel fan heater suitable for yachts is available from Turkey. Information is on www.kaelsa.com.tr I have recently fitted one on my 12 m yacht and another is on a Turkish yacht berthed nearby. They are very competitive on price and specs show efficiency on fuel and power. Signed Sahula.

I am an Australian cruising soon in Europe. The three month visa isn't long enough. I am seeking advice on the availability, process, cost, etc of applying for an extension. After cruising, I may winter in the Baltic, probably Finland. Sahula

heater Fellow who installs them told me at slow 160 milli ltrs per hour or one ltr ever 5 hours. at fast, double that. Uses 6amp to start and when running 1 amp per hour. David

I have just installed a new diesel blow heater on my 12 m yacht. Its manufactured in Turkey. Information is on the website www.kaelsa.com.tr The model I have is HKD-1. Its quiet, fuel and power efficient and cost a quarter of similar European heaters. Being new, I can't give a test report...

Vat Foreign yachts Thanks all for help. The short answer is, that a foreign yacht by visiting Norway or Channel Islands before end of 18 month VAT free period and can gain another Vat free period of 18 months on producing evidence of stay (fuel or mooring receipts). There is no minimum period...