Recent content by theguvnor

Dover - Dunkirk - France - Belgium - Holland seems a bit of a trial during the lockdown so I think I`ll do the megga boring Harwich to Hook of Holland. Any expiriences ??

returning to my boat in netherlands by car? can do?

I used SGS for 2 replacement struts for a hatch. I had no idea about which power or length I needed so spoke to their sales team who were useless, so was transferred to the technical division. After some detailed info I gave them I ordered 2 stainless struts which they sent t

can anyone recommend a decent canopy cleaner ?? I`ve tried expensive chandlery crap - lots of scrubbing - all to no avail. next step is a new canopy (aprox 1500 euros) any help gratefully received the guvnor

Just starting our 8th year as a liveaboard cruising Holland on a 13 X 4m Steel Cruiser so we have stayed in most of the inland harbours & have always moored alongside. Even you are guided into a box the pontoon fingers are always long enough to disembark from either side of your boat Harbours...

Having seen the wives / ladies on big commercial boats passing through locks in Holland ( 100 meter + & 70 tonnes ) I am in awe of the casual way they operate. Skipper never leaves the helm - usually reading a paper throughout. In SLOW - stern line attached & that`s it ! Engine on dead slow -...

Sixhaven is popular but crowded We use Aeolus Haven - about 100meters east of Sixhaven. OK for up to 15m boats, full facilities & next door to 2 huge supermarkets. Right opposite Central Station, linked by a free ferry ( 3/4) mins Easy links to Schipol & rail links to everywhere - including...

I cannot believe the previous post about living aboard in Holland !! Compared to our time as permanent Holland visitors, we have had no problems at all. We live on a 13m Dutch steel cruiser which has ample space & facilities for us. We are both now on State Pensions and I could not have the...

According to the 2013 Wateralmanak ( No 2) Gouda Railway bridge has a clearance of 7 meters Opening times are weekdays 6 times , Saturdays 8 times & Sundays 6 times. But you will clear the bridge anyway - so don`t worry. I`m going through Gouda tomorrow & then to Haarlem later in the week -...

Wessex Chemicals http://www.teakcleaner.co.uk/ watch the video - I have used it twice - its brilliant. No scrubbing, just sponge on and rinse off Part 1 + Part 2. Cheap ( for marine stuff ) 2 day delivery took off 2 years **** in one go!

Oh, the memories..... I did a boat auction at Assured Boating on the Thames ( remember them ! ) 40 - 50 boats in the `starter boat` catagory - or money pit as you guys would call it. The infamous owner, who was not unfamiliar with bankruptcy proceedings, was something of a jack-the-lad, but...

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I have been in NL for 6 years now with a 13m Dutch steel cruiser. Been to Belgium. Germany & France, but always back to NL for the winter. After 10 years on the Thames, there is no comparison, - no floods - cheap services - excellent facillities - great people & you can even have a spliff (if...

Thank you gentlemen. Just what I needed to make an informed choice - and not one p!ss take, which was surprising, but maybe I spend too much time in the Lounge !

Are any of you tech bods aware of any system which would allow me to switch on an electric engine room heater ( mains plug ) via a telephone link? As a live-aboard I must return to the UK from Holland for the upcoming festivities as the kids need access to my wallet (whats new ?) The thought...