Pat, Two real highlights of La Rochelle. 1. The regional market on Wednesdays & Saturdays. In the market square there a wine merchant called Jean Marie Floret who officially stocks the new Amels with

Hi James, You original question has to be on of the very best for a long time, just look at the quality of responses. Over the past week I have continually thought if I were in your position, what wou

Sorry James, I pushed the wrong button. Personally, the last engine in the world I would want is a Volvo, followed by, what is a centre line aft bunk doing in a serious blue water cruising boat? The 5

Hi James, Either one will deliver what you aspire to do. One major difference that I have witnessed several times. Back in 2008 I spent a summer on the Amel pontoon in La Rochelle. Fascinating to watc

Sorry Richie, either trevlusty at gmail dot com or trevorlusty at hotmail dot com and I will get straight back to you.. T

Hi Richie, Fair winds with your new boat. I registered my SM in Drogheda, they happily accepted the plate screwed onto the wooden frame beneath the floor locker. Be aware that Irish registration of a

Sorry Mohammad, I misspelt his name earlier. Peter Killen former owner of SM Pure Magic originally recommended Topsail to me. Regards, Trevor Chris McGowan Director | Topsail Insurance Ltd. 4-6 Octago

Hi Drew, Chris McGeown of Topsail in the UK could also be worth a try. I moved to them around 2010 when Allianz stopped offering cover outside Europe and I have been with them ever since. My boats are

Hi Ellen, There might be another way, but you will need a lot of time energy and patience. The bow thruster on my SM jammed solid a few years ago in Mexico and it would not move. After several days tr