Visit to marmaris town

Serafina
Rob & Sarah Bell
Tue 22 Sep 2009 19:12
Tuesday 22nd September

Took the dolmus into Marmaris this morning to check out some of the shops
etc.

There are areas that specialises in chandlery, boat upholstery, stainless
steel fabrications and electronics shops spread around the town which makes
this a very good place to get work done. Also took a look at the marina
there and are very glad that we chose Yacht Marine ahead of it!

Grateful thanks to Robert Forsdike who again has proved himself a great
friend by researching the subject of solar panels and regulators for us. The
whole process of having an arch built across the back of the boat to house
solar panels and a wind turbine is pretty fraught! Plenty of panels on the
global market but the trick is getting the best ones shipped to Turkey, or
not as the case usually turns out.

Spent a good part of the afternoon in the marina office sorting out our
'contract' for the winter. As it has turned out, we believe that we have got
a very good deal especially with a further 10% taken off for our membership
of the Cruising Association. But I can understand the upset felt by a number
of the regular people to moor here as they have over the past few years
endured two 25% price hikes.

Enjoyed Happy Hour again this evening meeting yet more new people which is
proving quite taxing for my very limited memory. But from a practical point
of view it really is very handy chatting to all these people as they are
able to help us with recommendations etc. for good tradesmen and suppliers.
(Well it is a plausible excuse I think!)