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Forum: Regional Discussions 11-26-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,848
Posted By jimthomsen
To avoid the VAT on the boat you only have to...

To avoid the VAT on the boat you only have to leave the EU every 18 months (in the north Norway will be the closest) and in the Med Morocco, Tunisa and Turkey work. When you first pick up you boat...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-14-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,739
Posted By jimthomsen
We have only been in Western Europe and Morocco,...

We have only been in Western Europe and Morocco, but I think having an American flag has been a very good thing. People are interesting in talking with us, many have relatives in the USA and many...
Forum: Position Reports 09-14-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,649
Posted By jimthomsen
During the Spring and Summer we did have a great...

During the Spring and Summer we did have a great trip around the western Med and when we reached Sicily in late August we realized that the season would be over in the next 6 weeks or so and we...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-30-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,444
Posted By jimthomsen
Hi Mike, I have never done this myself, but...

Hi Mike,

I have never done this myself, but the management of Kemer Marina in Turkey says that items can be sent into Turkey tax free: <a href="https://"https://www.kemerturkizmarina.com""...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-07-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,136
Posted By jimthomsen
The quality and workmanship are fantastic. I...

The quality and workmanship are fantastic. I have been to the factory a couple of times and the care that goes into every boat is incredible. The price is high, but so is the resale value.

We...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 01-06-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 42,166
Posted By jimthomsen
Hi Alan, Torresen is a great resource and...

Hi Alan,

Torresen is a great resource and very helpful, but Yanmar considers manuals to be "parts" and they can only ship to their region (east coast USA)---they would not ship a manual to me in...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-24-2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,112
Posted By jimthomsen
We are cruising in the Med and can only speak...

We are cruising in the Med and can only speak English, but in every country we try to learn at least enough words to be polite (please, thank you, hello, good bye, etc.). More important is to use...
Forum: Regional Discussions 12-20-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,155
Posted By jimthomsen
We sailed from the Netherlands along the coasts...

We sailed from the Netherlands along the coasts to Brest. We then crossed directly to La Coruna. This was the first overnight passgae that my wife and I made alone. We waited for a good weather...
Forum: Regional Discussions 12-20-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,775
Posted By jimthomsen
In September we enjoyed a short stay in Marina...

In September we enjoyed a short stay in Marina Smir and toured of a couple of local towns. The people were friendly and helpful. When we left Smir, about 2 miles off the coast, we were stopped by a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-03-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,170
Posted By jimthomsen
A great resource is John Neal from Mahina...

A great resource is John Neal from Mahina Expeditions. Check out his site: mahina.com John runs ocean sailing expeditions during the summer. He also helps people find cruising boats and is very...
Forum: Our Virtual Yacht Club 11-26-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,071
Posted By jimthomsen
Hello, We're Katie and Jim Thomsen, from...

Hello,

We're Katie and Jim Thomsen, from California. We lived in Antwerp, Belgium from 2000 - 2005. In 2006 we purchased a new Hallberg-Rassy 40 and took delivery in the Netherlands. During...
Forum: Position Reports 11-24-2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,649
Posted By jimthomsen
Hello, In 2007 we sailed our new boat,...

Hello,

In 2007 we sailed our new boat, TENAYA, a Hallberg-Rassy 40 from the Netherlands along the coasts of Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal and we are spending the winter in Almerimar, Spain....
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