Recent content by terranova

That’s good news. Conwy marina is nice and there’s plenty to do in the surrounding area for those days when you’re stuck in the marina. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the boat show in Southampton. There are plenty of things to consider when buying your first boat and taking your time over your purchase...

I’m also based near Chester and would recommend both Conwy and Deganwy marinas. Both are on opposite side of the river and a 10 minute drive apart. Either one will take you less than an hour to travel to and have plenty of nice places to visit around them (by sea and land). The only real...

There are 3 options that I am aware of - all of which I am currently using/trying. The most suitable for you I think would be the RWG Mobile Global SIM. This gives you 200Gb of data to use across a multitude of countries including all major European countries. There are no ‘fair usage’...

A couple of the marina staff told me that, on average, there is a boat fire every fire years in MdL !!! If that’s true, and it sounds like it probably is, then that’s a valid reason for them setting the rule. I’ve done the dock walk and spoken to a few owners about leaving their boats plugged...

Yes, the 0.77 euros is including tax (thankfully ?). As well as our 6 service batteries, we also have 4 engine batteries connected to the same charger so the same amount as you, albeit slightly smaller batteries.

Hi MAFWeiss Our boat, although a slightly smaller 62ft Princess uses a similar amount of power to yours whilst ‘at rest’. We kept the boat in Sardinia for the first 3 years of its life, where in Marina di Olbia electricity is included in the berthing price. Thus, we didn’t notice how much...

We travelled from UK to France a few weeks ago and crossed into Italy last weekend. As Bart says, officially you need to complete an EU PLF form (for France as well as Italy), but we have never been asked for one, despite several border crossings over the last few months. We always complete...

Great boat Julian. I had one in the Med until last year (similar spec to yours). It does everything a day boat should - I’m sure you‘ll enjoy it ?

I had an increase of around 14% last year and they tried for another 24% this year (no claims in either year ). This reduced to an 11% increase this year when challenged. I don’t get the feeling that they are acting as a broker should in scouring the market to find the most suitable / best...

Thanks, will do. Yes, an F62. We are travelling with a couple of friends on a Sq 58 too.

Great photo - I hadn’t realised that it was a haven for big hitters ! I look forward to visiting (as a little hitter) in a week or so :encouragement:

Thanks ! We are still in Marina Di Olbia at the moment (just having some warranty issues sorted) and will be setting off on our circumnavigation of Sardinia on July 1st. We'll be going anti-clockwise so will get to see both coastlines over the next few months. I'm really looking forward to it...

Well, there's always next year - that's the good thing about having a floating home. I was in STG yesterday - you have a great spot in the marina, very sheltered and close to the car park :encouragement:

That’s very good of you, thanks a lot. I’ll be in touch :encouragement:

Sounds like a great trip. Any plans for a Winter Berth ?