This week we share the real issue of weld integrity in our Portofino 52 Aluminium catamarans and how unseen bubbles and cracks in the underwater welds can lead to corrosion and potential failure, leaks and disaster!!!

We have also had some interesting comments from one viewer claiming hat Portofino is cost cutting in the build process and we share how the welding is done to the highest standards of certification and is also triple tested at great expense to PROVE that the welds in the underwater areas are all 100% perfect as well as independently checked at further expense…

We also share our experiences of Vathy and the exquisite cuisine we find in this village of 467 people with a a % star celebrity chef cookie the meals in his town of birth!!! Also there are work opportunities here for YOU if you are looking for a sea change and might be interesting in working here as a waiter, kitchen hand, cook or general helper – any help would be appreciated and you are given good wages, accommodation and food, while enjoying living a healthy and wonderful lifestyle….

Any takers???

Contact: Antonios Kalikatzeros:
Personal Email – akalikatzeros@yahoo.com / +30 697 0272510
Taverna Landline: 0030 22430 31260
Mobile: 0030 697 170 1743
Email: realpoppystaverna@gmail.com
Website – https://www.poppystaverna.gr

Hope you enjoy the journey with us this week!

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