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As some know I visit UK only a few times a year - and when I do on short notice - race to get on boat and cast off for a few days ... no hassle, no arguments .... just on, start and go.
Obviously because of circumstances I choose to have the boat marina berthed .... even if she does fill up with water - its alongside and easily salvageable ! Well thats my excuse.
I have been asked by the marina to consider a dry-berth alternative - as they put it - "Substantial saving, able to work on boat at any time and we give you maybe 6 lifts per year based on your visits to UK ... thats 3 out / 3 in .... just give us a call before you arrive UK and we'll put her in for you ...."
So I say - great - what's fee proposal then .... 2 months later I am offered 50 quid a year saving and 2 lift in / outs a year ...
So ask the team ... what would you do ?
If I leave her in .... I would have to pay extra to lift out / in - which I only do once every 3 years anyway ... I have boat available at any time I visit without having to wait lift in. But I can't do any under-hull work or maintenance with out paying for a lift ....
If I lift her out then I get inclusive lift in / out and able to work on her, but run risk of being blocked in and unable to use baot when I want .... and only save 50 quid .....
So go on .... give me your thoughts ... it's a tricky one for me ...
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Obviously because of circumstances I choose to have the boat marina berthed .... even if she does fill up with water - its alongside and easily salvageable ! Well thats my excuse.
I have been asked by the marina to consider a dry-berth alternative - as they put it - "Substantial saving, able to work on boat at any time and we give you maybe 6 lifts per year based on your visits to UK ... thats 3 out / 3 in .... just give us a call before you arrive UK and we'll put her in for you ...."
So I say - great - what's fee proposal then .... 2 months later I am offered 50 quid a year saving and 2 lift in / outs a year ...
So ask the team ... what would you do ?
If I leave her in .... I would have to pay extra to lift out / in - which I only do once every 3 years anyway ... I have boat available at any time I visit without having to wait lift in. But I can't do any under-hull work or maintenance with out paying for a lift ....
If I lift her out then I get inclusive lift in / out and able to work on her, but run risk of being blocked in and unable to use baot when I want .... and only save 50 quid .....
So go on .... give me your thoughts ... it's a tricky one for me ...
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