We have decided to part with “Wild Thyme “ 1986 Falcon .She is Dry birthed In Ionian Marine Preveza Greece which is walking distance from Proveza airport in the mid Ionian. Ryanair and Jet2 from UK. Recent upgrades include renewed copper coat,(2024) Renewed decking with Kiwi grip ,new windlass (2025), renewed standing rigging (2023) her Beta Marine 30 hp engine (2018) has done 523 hours with a max prop 3 bladed folding propeller. independent of shore power with solar panels and wind generator Honwave dingy with Yamaha 2 hp outboard. Nice interior , Top sides a bit faded from Mediterranean sun and headlining good except in one of the two heads .Ionion marine is a very friendly yard and their dry birthing fee and Launch fees less than half that of conventional marinas.Berthing fees are paid till May 26.
We have found Wild Thyme ,with her relatively heavy displacement ,to be reassuringly composed in boisterous Mediterranean chop and yet surprisingly quick in light airs often leaving similar modern flotilla boats of similar size in her wake! She comes ready to cruise fully equipped domestically with Kitchen utensils cutlery, crockery , etc and extensive tools as is impractical for us to bring much home to UK .
Wilde Thyme has looked after us in some stormy conditions this Autumn despite the skipper’s hesitant decision making— a consequence of his Parkinson’s disease and hence our reluctant decision to sell !