Calling forumites at Shamrock Quay

[peterandjeanette]

Although my boat is usually based at Ocean Village I am currently on the hard at Shamrock Quay.
With this freezing weather we are having I have left tube heaters and a dehumidifier on board plus a low wattage/energy efficient light in the saloon. The marina staff keep an eye on that light, because if it is not lit then either their leckky has tripped, or more likely, my leckky has tripped. I have asked them to contact me if this happens.
Would there be any interest from others based at SQ to put a light on their boat, visible from the outside, so any other boat owner visiting their boat could check up on others? A quick walk round is all that's needed. Just need a berth number or position on the hard.
Whilst I'm sure the marina staff would be vigilant, they have other concerns. A text message from a fellow owner along the lines of "saw your boat today, light still on" would be very reassuring.
I have already conatcted "Elessar" who visits the marina on a regular basis and he agrees to the idea. Others have a fair distance to travel just to check the electricity. ( I have a round trip of 250 miles ). I know of another in Scotland who may be interested - eh Bill?
OK, so any thoughts?

 

[dhobyb]

Peter

Good idea, we come out in feb, back in again at the end of March or early April depending on Champions league draw.......(don't ask, D3B will understand)

Bill

 

[volvopaul]

I will have a check next week, ill be there to fit bills heater back on.

 

[Elessar]

Although my boat is usually based at Ocean Village I am currently on the hard at Shamrock Quay.
With this freezing weather we are having I have left tube heaters and a dehumidifier on board plus a low wattage/energy efficient light in the saloon. The marina staff keep an eye on that light, because if it is not lit then either their leckky has tripped, or more likely, my leckky has tripped. I have asked them to contact me if this happens.
Would there be any interest from others based at SQ to put a light on their boat, visible from the outside, so any other boat owner visiting their boat could check up on others? A quick walk round is all that's needed. Just need a berth number or position on the hard.
Whilst I'm sure the marina staff would be vigilant, they have other concerns. A text message from a fellow owner along the lines of "saw your boat today, light still on" would be very reassuring.
I have already conatcted "Elessar" who visits the marina on a regular basis and he agrees to the idea. Others have a fair distance to travel just to check the electricity. ( I have a round trip of 250 miles ). I know of another in Scotland who may be interested - eh Bill?
OK, so any thoughts?

I'm on the boat now - will run up and take a look at yours. Anyone else?

BTW my domestics have thawed and no bursts after the leccy tripped, but the calorifier trips the RCD when I switch it on. Will have to use the marina showers tonight - that's a first!

 

[peterandjeanette]

Thanks Paul. I'm on the hard with the stern looking out over the marina. Overlooking C pontoon I think.
"Elessar" has also been in touch. He's about quite a lot. So the theory works.
Would like to see more owners involved though.

 

[powerskipper]

give a call

Peter, bill, if you need the boat checked and you can't get it done, give me a tinkle, I can swing by the marina on my way into or out of Hamble, you have my number.

 

[peterandjeanette]

Thanks Julie. That will be a great help. I'll keep in touch.
At this rate I won't have to visit the boat until relaunch!!!!!! I'll have to think up another excuse to escape SWMBO.
BTW Happy New Merry.

 

[Scubadoo]

Would there be any interest from others based at SQ to put a light on their boat, visible from the outside, so any other boat owner visiting their boat could check up on others? A quick walk round is all that's needed. Just need a berth number or position on the hard.
Whilst I'm sure the marina staff would be vigilant, they have other concerns. A text message from a fellow owner along the lines of "saw your boat today, light still on" would be very reassuring.

Hi, That is a good idea, often a concern in winter when your not local to the boat. I am interested in the idea and happy to check other boats while at the marina.

 

[peterandjeanette]

Hi Scubadoo

Drop me a PM with contact details and I'll be in touch

 

[Scubadoo]

Hi Scubadoo

Drop me a PM with contact details and I'll be in touch

PM Sent.

Thanks.