Recent content by wayneA

Re using anchor windlass, I helped a friend to the top of his mast a few weeks ago - simlar problem as his wife didn't have the power to winch him using the mast winches. We used his S&L windlass which is rated for 200kg lift (my friend BTW is not anywhere near 200kg!) and he is now stuck in...

We may have been there when Cloadasmum was there? We had a stay of about 2 weeks due to a medical problem we had to resolve (of which Barbara the Manager was a god send and very helpful organising doctors, specialist and interperter at the clinic for us in Spanish). While there the SY Basin got...

Sorry bbg, you posted same info as I was typing my reply (i'm very slow) - didn't mean to post the same! Wayne

Hi Rob Sorry to hear you are having such issues. You may want to look at using a solicitor to hold the money in 'escrow' (sp?) which is were the solicitor holds the cash in a named account and confirms to the seller that all is okay, then the seller transfers title to buyer, when transfer is...

Hi - We were in Cartagena last summer and spent time in the superyacht basin/marina. We have some port notes on our website here, which maybe of some use - it details costs, facilities etc and also includes a small amount on the anchorages we used in the area. Cheers Wayne

Thanks to all who replied Many Thanks to all who replied - much appreciated. Think it best to leave it as it is, considering others have same. Cheers Wayne

Thanks John - maybe its not supposed to then and as you say just act as a muffler. Thanks again Wayne

Hi Anyone know if the Yanmar 4JH3E should have an air filter element? The engine has a metal cylinder with 'air spout' connected to the air intake but no filter element inside. This is how it was supplied new from Yanmar and the dealer who installed the engine never added anything. This seems...

I would like to echo all the great advice already posted - esp about Solar Panels; Sun Shade/protection (we spend most time avoiding the sun these days!) and the electric fan heater for those winter months. I'd also like to add that a good, reliable self-steering system is high on my list as an...

Hi We find normal washing-up liquid usually works fine in salt water. The key to saving fresh water (if thats the intention for washing in salt) is to use a spary bottle to rinse off the salt - you know on of those sprays people use to mist indoor plants etc. You use very little fresh water to...

Went into Cala Galdana July last year. Big anchorage - there where 2 largish Motoryachts anchored when we went in. Wind got a up a bit and was blowing directly in (it is quite open) as we were anchoring so decided not to stay and head on to Mahon. Had friends following behind us that stoped...

[ QUOTE ] <<< There are also free buoys just outside Puerto Pollensa (near the Seaplane station) >> I think you'll find that these are no longer free. We were charged for mooring to them in 2005, and not cheap. There is a constant threat that all free mooring and anchoring will be stopped in...

Re: I\'m looking for crew Have friend who is interested. Have sent you PM Cheers Wayne

Hi Italian weather transmit recorded constant, looped, weather forecast in English on VHF ch68. Used a lot during last season. Cheers Wayne

Hi Summer 2006 we paid £11.80 high season rate per night at Queensway Quay Marina for a 35ft (10.7m) boat. Water and Elec metered extra. Hope this helps Cheers Wayne