living on a boat in greece

[gemballa]

Hi all, next year i aim to sell up, buy a boat to live the dream in the ionian seas !!!
I would like to live half year in uk and other in greece.
would sailing back to uk be a major problem, i would like to live on my boat 12 months. any ideas folks if you have done it ?

[greece4now]

Sounds like fun! All set or at planning stage? Always wanted to do that!

Originally Posted by gemballa

Hi all, next year i aim to sell up, buy a boat to live the dream in the ionian seas !!!
I would like to live half year in uk and other in greece.
would sailing back to uk be a major problem, i would like to live on my boat 12 months. any ideas folks if you have done it ?

[scoobie]

Originally Posted by gemballa

Hi all, next year i aim to sell up, buy a boat to live the dream in the ionian seas !!!
I would like to live half year in uk and other in greece.
would sailing back to uk be a major problem, i would like to live on my boat 12 months. any ideas folks if you have done it ?

Hi, Have not sailed to the Uk but have met people who do that at the marina. There are lots of boats for sale in the Ionian at the moment so for sure you could get a bargain at the moment. The reason for this is that any one who earns an income in Greece has to now pay a tax on their boats each year. I think you will have to pay something for being in Greek waters but not sure what it is. Sounds great and i am sure you will love it.

[Costas_GB_and_GR]

Catch up with Vas. He sailed a boat from UK to the Ionian (Kefalonia) and he spends considerable time in it . Here is his story Welcome to MondoCosseri.com and Cosseri.com

He is a friend, I am sure he has some tips for you.

Ionian sea and sailing...A fantastic dream that you can make come true...
Read Vas's adventures on bringing the boat to Kefalonia
Welcome to MondoCosseri.com and Cosseri.com
go to the links and look bat the photos and the story about his odyssey from UK to Kefalonia

See you soon sailing in the Ionian sea...

[greekjock]

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We bought a yacht in Greece 5 years ago & have been sailing the eastern Med. ever since.
You ask about sailing back to the UK Why would you want to do this?
If you plan to sail in the summer months and return to UK in the winter,there are plenty of places to leave the boat safely.
Buying can be easy.the place is awash with boats for sale,this is partly because the economic situation has priced many people out of owning a boat.Greece is now an expensive country to sail in,compared to a few years ago.
You need to have a good budget if you want to have a decent standard of living,Food,drinks fuel and services all add up.
Having said all that ,it is still a wonderful place to sail.
I would suggest that you charter for a couple of weeks first,to get the feel of the area,the Ionian has plenty of charter boats available .

[gemballa]

Originally Posted by gemballa

Hi all, next year i aim to sell up, buy a boat to live the dream in the ionian seas !!!
I would like to live half year in uk and other in greece.
would sailing back to uk be a major problem, i would like to live on my boat 12 months. any ideas folks if you have done it ?

Thanks Jock,
Realise now would need to buy a vessell in greece and moor/ take out the water in the winter.
I would have to sort out a boat or mobile home then for the uk for the time i am here.
Plenty to think about !

[gemballa]

You mention safe areas to leave a boat, where would this be ?
What sort of cost is involved .
Thanx
Ian

[scoobie]

Hi
The main marina where we live charges the same in the water as out and is really expensive. Winter price about 350euros a month and summer 450 euros a month. We have our boat in a boat yard, 200euros for the crane to lift it out and move it to the boat yard then 97 euros a month, the boat is just over 10meters. You pay per meter .

[greekjock]

Originally Posted by scoobie

Hi
The main marina where we live charges the same in the water as out and is really expensive. Winter price about 350euros a month and summer 450 euros a month. We have our boat in a boat yard, 200euros for the crane to lift it out and move it to the boat yard then 97 euros a month, the boat is just over 10meters. You pay per meter .

There are not many marinas in Greece,but try to avoid them where possible as they are becoming very expensive.
Boat yards are all over the place..mainland & islands,and as stated above are much more affordable.

We have actually moved the boat to Turkey,not so much as it is a bit cheaper,but we can get more convenient flights to/from the UK.

[Pauli]

Hello, i'm new. Have been travelling in my campervan since January and am now in Turkey. My plan was to buy a boat in Turkey but have decided to head for the Ionian. Can anyone put me straight on the tax paid/not paid situation? Is this VAT or something else?