Hi all, Anyone had any experience with electric drive, with a battery bank re-charged by diesel generator, solar panels &/or wind generator? Thanks, Col...
Hi, I looked long and hard at using an electric drive system, including - _www.solomontechnologies.com_ (http://www.solomontechnologies.com) - before making a...
Hi Col, Re, efficiency - as yet no certain figures, but taking figures from a similar, but smaller set up, but with only single engine, we are hoping to lose...
We've booked our first canal trip for this summer through the following areas on the Canal de Briare. We are interested in more in- depth information. Please...
Kay, The Canal de Briare is a very nice waterway to travel. We have made the Saone/Seine transit both ways a couple of times. Please tell me where you will...
Larry, Thank you for taking time to respond. You've given us some great information. May all your journeys be safe! Kay...
windriverfamily
windriverfamily@...
Feb 5, 2005 6:44 am
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Dear Larry, Somehow I have been receiving your e-mails addressed to "Kay" concerniong their planned canal trip though France. Your comentary is quite...
John, Please note in the subject line : "Re: [eurocanals] Re: France Trip" the words in brackets indicate it is a group message. Your email address is...
Dear Larry, Thanks for the info. I have been researching yacht brokers and shipyards in Holland for the past month or so. It takes some bit of searching to get...
There is a folder in the photos section for a canal boat named "Parfait" which it is noted is for sale, however I haven't found any way to determine who is...
John, We did not operate our boat in 2004 so my first hand knowledge is from 2003 back. You wrote: "Canal du Midi, Canal de Bourgogne and the tunnel at...
A member of our yacht club sailed from St Petersburg to The Black Sea a few years ago - during the time of perestroika - and he said it was wonderful and they...
Dear Roger, Good to hear from you, but you didn't say where you're from? I do't see any problem either with crime or politics in doing the Rhine/Danube system...
Hello John, the photos were added along with message #21 on Sept 4, 2004. There is also a spec sheet under "Files". Here is the original message text: For...
Thanks Tom, I'll e-mail the DuPont's right now. This might be a good fall back solution if we don't find the boat were looking for in Holland. Regards, John ...
John, I live in Cornwall, UK. I agree with you about crime on Rhine/Danube. But as I said, I have been told that crime has got quite 'heavy' in Russia. I was...
We are contemplating buying a canal boat to use in France. We are a bit confused on what licensing the boat needs and what licensing the driver needs. Also,...
litnerjerry
litnerjerry@...
Feb 8, 2005 2:06 am
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Hi Jerry, First, the boat. You can register it in Europe, or in the US. If in Europe, it's easiest in the country where you made the purchase; in many cases...
Roger Van Dyken
rogervandyken@...
Feb 8, 2005 4:27 am
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As one who has also dreamed of cruising around the European island via the St Petersburg, Moscow, Volga route, and hearing of the theft currently in those...
Roger Van Dyken
rogervandyken@...
Feb 8, 2005 4:52 am
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Well written Roger. U.S. Coast Guard Documentation branch tells me to get U.S. Documentation of a foreign craft you must submit proof of ownership and current...
Thank you, Larry. Like you, we have the Certificate of American Ownership. However, to clarify the right to fly the US flag, among other reasons, we are in...
Roger Van Dyken
rogervandyken@...
Feb 8, 2005 5:09 pm
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Thanks Larry & Roger for your very thorough discussion of Registration & Licensing for Americans buying a vessel in Europe. This subject comes up regularly, so...
Just to add another voice to this discussion. Our first Dutch cruiser was a Dutch registered vessel (a Kadaster) so we flew the Dutch flag. We did the...
Bob, that's a good point on the FCC VHF license. As you may know, that's another extensive course/exam in Europe, and available for a postage stamp in the US....
Roger Van Dyken
rogervandyken@...
Feb 9, 2005 7:20 am
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We now have a new on-the-scene voice for this group, Bob Williamson (shown on the message list as legrace1250.) Bob's first posting was yesterday, Feb 8,...
Bob Williamson's message to me regarding the winter aboard at Valence, France is copied below: To add to my comments about Valence, France. We are really happy...
Just wanted to doff my cruising cap to Bob Williamson for his excellent cruising notes from the Netherlands to Valence, France. That is very helpful for the...
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