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North star 22

The north star 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by howard hughes and built in fiberglass by hughes boat works since 1972..

The North star 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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The Hughes 22 is a Canadian trailerable sailboat that was designed by Howard Hughes, the co-founder of Hughes Boat Works, as a cruiser and first built in 1971. [1] [2] [3]

The design was also sold as the North Star 22 and the Hullmaster 22 . [1] [3] [4] [5]

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The design was initially built by Hughes Boat Works in Canada . When the company was sold to US Steel and the name changed to North Star Yachts, the boat was renamed as the North Star 22. It was later built by Hullmaster Boats, also in Canada, as the Hullmaster 22. It may have also been produced under other names, before production ended. [1] [3] [6]

The Hughes 22 is a recreational keelboat , built predominantly of fibreglass, with wooden trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom , a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed stub keel with a cast itron centreboard . It displaces 2,200 lb (998 kg) and carries 835 lb (379 kg) of iron ballast. [1] [3]

A version of the North Star 22 was also built with a fin keel and a spade-type rudder. [4]

The boat has a draft of 6.00 ft (1.83 m) with the centerboard extended and 1.67 ft (0.51 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, or ground transportation on a trailer . [1] [3]

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1] [3]

The design has sleeping accommodation for five people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, a straight settee in the main cabin and a drop down dinntte table that coverts to a double berth on the starboard side of the main cabin. The galley is located on the port sideand stows under the cockpit seat. The head is located in the bow cabin on the starboard side under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 60 in (152 cm). [1] [3]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 282 and a hull speed of 5.9 kn (10.9 km/h). [3]

Operational history

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "best features: Built for entry-level sailors at a price low enough to attract them, the Hughes 22 has little else to recommend it. Worst features: Of the three comp[etitor]s listed together here [the Seaward 22 and Columbia 22 ], the Hughes 22 is to our taste the least salty looking, with her mismatched portlights and featureless, slab-sided hull. She lacks a forward hatch, carries a cast iron keel rather than a molded lead one, and her accommodations plan shows a portside berth only 18 inches wide (versus the accepted industry absolute minimum of 21 inches), In addition, her offset cabin sole is inappropriate for a boat this small." [3]

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• ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Hughes 22 sailboat" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/hughes-22 .  
• ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Howard Hughes" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/designer/hughes-howard .  
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats , page 175. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN :978-0-07-163652-0
• ↑ 4.0 4.1 McArthur, Bruce (2020). "North Star 22 sailboat" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/north-star-22 .  
• ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Hullmaster 22 sailboat" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/hullmaster-22 .  
• ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Hughes Boat Works 1963 - 1991" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/builder/hughes-boat-works .  

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Review of Northstar 22

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This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Northstar 22 is 2.33, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 5.9 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Northstar 22 is about 91 kg/cm, alternatively 514 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 91 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 514 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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Has anyone heard of a Hughes sailboat. We have seen one listed in our local paper, a Hughes 38. Any help?  

I owned a Hughes quarter tonner back in the 1970''s and I am reasonably familiar with Hughes as a company. Hughes was a small Canadian boat builder started in the 1960''s. They originally produced a line of boat designed by founder Howard Hughes (not that Howard Hughes) Later they were bought by US Steel and the linbe was retooled as Hughes Northstar. The Hughes Northstar boats were designed by Sparkman and Stevens and included a whole line of interesting and reasonably well built boats. I thought the boats were nicely detailed and well thought out. Most of the Northstar boats were designed to be early IOR era racer cruisers which had both good and bad design features but being biased toward being race boats they became obsolete pretty quickly. At some point US Steel left the company and the boats were retooled toward a more cruising oriented bias. This also was a mixed blessing as the weights of the boats went up and sailing abilities went down. There were several boats that might be listed as Hughes 38''s so it is hard to comment on the specific boat that you are looking at other than to say that in general Hughes built substantially better constructed boats than was the average. One of the Hughes 38 models actually shared the hull design with the Hinckley Competition 38 and the glass and gelcoat work was so good at Hughes that Hinckley chose to have Hughes actually so the hull and deck laminations. Good luck, Jeff  

I Have been living and sailing solo aboard my hughes 31''. I have travelled the great lakes, East coast and bahamas in almost every weather condition imaginable and couldn''t be happier with the boats design. before purchasing her last year I looked at several of these boats, there is an ongoing abundance of them in southern Ontario.one area to look at before purchasing one of these is the cabin top as many have a plywood core wich often become soft due to deck leaks. An article on the refit of a Hughes 31'' can also be found in a recent cruising world magazine, I think March,april or may. also "Fatty Goodlander" who cruises his hughes31 wrights regularily for cruising world magazine.Hope this information is of some help  

please pardon my eror, both the article in cruising world and fattie''s boat are hughes 38''s not hughes 31''s.  

I own a Hughes 38 aka NorthStar 38 And I love it. I use it for coastal cruising. Great for 2-12 people depending on the day. I have 7 years of experience with the boat. Reply if you have specific questions.  

Pub911 said: And I love it. I use it for coastal cruising. Great for 2-12 people depending on the day. I have 7 years of experience with the boat. Reply if you have specific questions. Click to expand...

The Dog is gonna bite your head off!  

Who can read those initial posts through all the cobwebs anyway?????  

Yikes, didn't see the date. My humblest apologies to the powers that be. Suffer the newbe.  

Hughes 31 and 38 I own a Hughes 31 and have sailed her for the past six years. This is a solid boat and has pulled me through difficult sailing conditions. My wife and I sail her in just about any codition and that is saying a lot since neither she or I are long time sailors. Our boat has a OMC saildrive, a much discussed topic on pros and cons of this type of motor, and has never let us down when we needed it. When I bought this boat a marine mechanic said " its a two stoke what can possibley go wrong with it". He was right. The Hughes 31 impressed us so much that we are now planning on buying a Hughes 38. Our grandchildren are getting bigger and we need more room. We had the 38 surveyed and and the result was very positive. The boat is in need of some cosmetic clean up in the interior but is otherwise sound and solid. It has a Volvo Penta diesel saidrive. I like the saidrive system due to its simplicity. No long shafts to bend and seals to leak. The Hughes line of boats appear to be a good buy. They are solidly built and are affordable. The Hughes 31 we own (for sale now) and 38 we are buying are both 1980 vitage but in many respects are sturdier then some of the new boats.  

Anybody know anything about a Hughes 29.5 foot sailboat?  

Roy- You're really better off starting a separate thread on the boat you're asking about.  

Hugh's sail shape This is our second year with a 31 foot hugh's and starting racing for the first time last year. The sail shape is lousy. It seems to "bag and wrinkle" and no amount of adjusting flattens it out. Does anyone have any suggestions? We would like to come in another position other thean dead last every race.  

Get new sails sounds like step one.... But other than that there were several Hughes that were 31 feet. The IOR derived is marginally suited to racing under PHRF, the 31 footer that was previously produced by Columbia would be pretty hard boat to race competatively. Jeff  

Set your sails up for heavy breeze(Halyard,outhaul and vang on pretty good) if you cant flatten your sail with your controls on.. the sail is cooked. It is possible that it may not even be the right sail for the boat, someone may have just found a deal on a sail that was close to the right size and slapped it on. Also if you like the Hughes you should check out a Hughes 38. You can get some nice ones for a very reasonable price.The boat was Sparkman Stevens designed and would make a much better racing boat than the 31.  

I don't get all the posts from #6 through #10. I'm looking at a Hughes 38 in 2011 and would have been interested in any post or info, even if posted back in 2000. What do I not understand?  

did you ever buy the hughes 38?  

there is a Hughes 38 for sale in Sackets Harbor in NY. Ive noticed some interesting details in the description. "Additional Information Trim Tab with control at Wheel" AND "Sails & Rigging Rod Rigging" i thot that only the Hinckley version had the trim tab. Perhaps some Hughes 38s had them as well? Or perhaps this is a trim tab on the rudder? Anyone hear of a Hughes 38 with ROD rigging? jon  

thats the boat thanks jon  

here is a photo of the Hinckley Competition 38. the trim tab can be seen just forward of the jack stand in the last photo. 1970 Hinckley 38 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com  

I have a pretty good opinion of Hughes boats but Yowza! none of them, even heavily customized, ever looked remotely like that. P.S. keel trim tabs are a stupid complexity for little more than a theoretical benefit. Banning them or penalizing them out of existence was a very wise move on the part of the powers that be (or were).  

My first boat was a Hughes 25 -a pretty decent classic style little boat. I traded it, along with you much money for a newer style boat with "wheel" steeering, interior teak, and poor quality. When the new smell wore off, I was at once in want of my old Hughes -tiller and all! Cheers  

Yeah, but isn't that one of the ones built on Hughes mouldings?  

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Hughes Boat Works

Hughes Boat Works was founded by brothers, Howard and Peter Hughes and first located at Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, (near Toronto) where they built small dinghies. In 1965 the company moved to Scarborough, Ontario, and from 1965 to 1967 they built the HUGHES 24 (using tooling purchased from Tanzer Industries Ltd.), the HUGHES 27 (designed by Howard Hughes), and the HUGHES 38 (Sparkman & Stevens design #1903). In 1968 the company moved to Centralia, Ontario. The HUGHES 22, 25, and 29 (designed by Howard Hughes) went into production in 1968, as did the HUGHES 38 and HUGHES 48 (designed by Sparkman & Stevens in conjunction with Hughes). In 1969 the company was sold to US Steel. Both Hughes brothers stayed with the company until 1971. The name of the company was changed to Northstar Yachts Ltd. The Northstar line of sailboats were built to plans commissioned by Hughes Boat Works, most drawn by Sparkman and Stevens. From 1971 to 1974 the company built the NORTHSTAR 22, NORTHSTAR 500(S&S design #2135 ), NORTHSTAR 1000 (S&S design #2098-C6), NORTHSTAR 1500 (S&S design #2166), NORTHSTAR 38, and NORTHSTAR 80/20 (S&S design #2134). The 24 ft NS727 and the 30 ft N900 (both designed by Bruce Farr) were introduced in 1973. In 1977 Howard Hughes purchased Northstar Yachts and changed the name to Hughes Boatworks Inc. The NORTHSTAR 600 was modified and named the HUGHES 26. A new model called the HUGHES 27 was introduced. The NORTHSTAR 1000 was stretched (by extending the stern) and fattened and renamed the H31. The NORTHSTAR 1500 was renamed the HUGHES 35, the NORTHSTAR 38 was fitted with a new interior design and called the HUGHES 38-2, and the NORTHSTAR 80/20 was renamed the H40. A variant of the HORTHSTAR 35 was built by Coronado Yachts and called the CORONADO 36. In 1979 Hughes purchased Columbia Yachts and began building Columbia boats in Canada at the Huron Park factory under the name Hughes-Columbia. New models called the HUGHES-COLUMBIA 36, 8.3, 8.7 (motor sailer), 10.7, 11.8, 42, 48 (formerly SEAFARER 48) were introduced, while at the same time production of the HUGHES 26, 31, 35, 38, 40 (ketch) continued. All models were available fully finished or in kit form. In 1980 Hughes went into receivership and the factory was closed. Hughes sold Columbia Yachts to Aura Yachts, which was also based in Huron Park. Aura built their own versions of HUGHES 35, 40, COLUMBIA 7.6, 8.7 and 10.7 under the AURA name. A version of the HUGHES 35/AURA H35 was also built by South Hants Engineering in Great Britain (called the S.H.E. 36). South Hants Engineering may have also built some North Star 1500 variants, as the S.H.E. 1500. In 1986 Hughes bought his company back once again. (Orangeville, Ontario). A model called the HUGHES 41 was built (or at least advertised) during this period. A fire destroyed the factory in 1991, and no Hughes boats (or Columbia’s) have been built since that time. Hughes Boat Works Ltd. was the largest sailboat manufacturer in Canada for several years.

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Columbia 8.7

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Hughes 38-2

North star 48.

Hughes 38-3

North Star 1000

North Star 80/20

Hughes 38-1

Hughes-Columbia 36

North Star 500

Hughes-columbia 27.

North Star 22

Hughes North Star 38

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Northstar 22 - Ever heard of my new boat?

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Hi folks, I just bought a Northstar 22 and will be picking it up soon. It will be my first boat and crack at sailboats tho I've windsurfed for years. It's in the water now about two hours away but soon I will trailer it home. I paid a little over a grand for the boat, sails, 5 hp motor and trailer, all in good condition - even the interior cushions are newish. So has anyone ever heard of this brand or ever owned one? The only issue is that the swing keel may be stuck in the trunk which sits below the hull. The owner told me he has had it out in some pretty stiff winds without dropping the keel and the keel trunk still keeps it going upwind fine. We'll see. I think it is a Canadian make but I figure a few must still be floatin' around the states somewhere. Anyone?  

I am slightly familiar with the Northstar 25 - a flush decked boat that one would see around in the 70s. Hughes built them and judging by their rigging and hardware they were well built. Hughes is a Canadian company that does have a decent reputation.  

http://sailboatdata.com/VIEWRECORD.ASP?CLASS_ID=260 You are going to want to free up the centerboard though. The draft of this boat is about 20" with the board up and 6' with it down. Often times marine growth (barnacles) on the board and the trunk conspire to make the board stuck in the up position. I would first try power washing the slot and then try any tool you can get in the slot between the board and trunk; old wood saw blade, key hole saw blade etc.  

Hughes History http://hessmarine.ca/hugheshistory.html Take a look at this article. It explains the history.  

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

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You’re in Moscow to take in the sights and sounds of Russia’s capital city, but instead, you’re in the arrivals terminal struggling to organise a safe and affordable transfer to your accommodation. This would not happen with Shuttle Direct. Our reputation is built on reliability, affordability, and world-class service. Our team are here to help you start your visit on the right foot. That means a safe, comfortable, and direct transfer from the airport to your destination of choice. We have shared rides, private rides, shuttle buses, and even limited care hire options. Find the right fit for you and experience airport transfers that make travel easy. Get a quote.

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Are you tired of expensive and unreliable taxis? Select one of our transfer packages, and you’ll never pay more than you have to again. Our services are ultra-competitive so that you have more spending power on your trip.

Getting a quote from us is easy. Simply use our website to pick your dates, and you will be offered a wide selection of transportation services. Choose the best fit for your particular needs (and budget) and secure your booking. You could travel in comfort with our chauffeur-driven private transfer or take a shared taxi. We also provide limited vehicle hire for those who want to go it alone, as well as shuttle buses that travel along predefined routes for those who wish to save as much money to spend in Moscow as possible. Whatever transportation you choose, know that our reliability, service and affordability are never compromised. We are here to do everything we can to make your Moscow visit as smooth and hassle-free as possible. This is the Shuttle Direct difference. Book today.

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Avoid the typical headaches and hassle when you land by choosing Shuttle Direct. We’ll arrange everything so that your arrival is smooth and hassle-free. You’ll be enjoying Moscow in no time at all.

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Travel suggestions from Moscow - Vnukovo Airport (VKO)

Explore russia’s capital city.

Moscow is a vibrant mix of old and new: Mother Russia meets Modern Russia. Visitors can enjoy cultural artefacts like the treasures found in the Armoury or the varied delights of the Kremlin Museums. High-brow, low-brow, any-brow will be raised in amazement at one of the performances at the world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre. The six-tier auditorium is the perfect place to take in an evening of dance and music. To really get in touch with the modern Russia, there is a thriving nightlife that has something for everyone. On a warm summer day a trip to the city’s green lung, Gorky Park, is truly essential.

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How long will my driver wait for me to clear customs? Your driver will wait for you for 60 minutes after you land. If you are held up for whatever reason, your driver won’t just leave you behind. They will contact immigration, customs and the airline to find out where you could possibly be. Your driver will only leave if, after these attempts, there is no sign of your whereabouts. If your arrival is delayed, please contact your supplier on the numbers provided on your voucher. This way we can inform your driver to ensure they are there to pick you up when you finally arrive.

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ShuttleDirect Moscow - Vnukovo Airport (VKO) Reviews

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étant dans une zone sans connexiion => je n'étais pas atteignable, et ne recevais pas de messagerie. Shuttle s'est aperçu du retard de l'avion, le chauffeur était présent, comme convenu. j'ai reçu un sms,, mais n'ai étè connectée que juste a la sortie de l'aèroport,.. précisions donnes sur le sms, contrôle phonique fait par la centrale avec le chauffeur (qui parlait anglais) voiture impeccable, et conduite délicate et confortable dans le traffic , donc,

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the booking form is not clear, resulting in having to give flight details that do not exist

prompt and professional service

The driver was waiting right at the door and took us straight tot he car

Puntuación del servicio : muy facil acceso Producto : muy puntuales muy buen coche

Service-Bewertung : DANKE! Produkt : hat alles bestens geklappt - vielen Dank dafür!!!

Service-Bewertung : Ich konnte, da mein Flug ausgefallen war, ohne Umstände den Shuttle Service auf den nächsten Tag verlegen! Ich bin sehr zufrieden!! Produkt : Der Fahrer hat am Flughafen mit einem Schild mit meinem Namen auf mich gewartet. Den vorher gebuchten Kindersitz hatte er auch dabei. Bin skr zufrieden und würde hier sofort wieder buchen.

Easy website to use

Very good and pleasant driver

dificult because the round trip was nt from to the same airport.

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