Cobbs Quay- good or bad

[Blackfeather]

There is the possibility of a berth available. Does anyone have first hand experience?

 

[BarryH]

I bet its on the end of the longest pontoon......get yerself a bike. Have you tried Ridge Wharf?

 

[Freebee]

One of my boats is there Ive had no problems and they are currently renewing pontoons. They have always been obliging whenever Ive had problems and Ive just renewed for the year to 2006.

 

[Blackfeather]

Barry

I think I would have trouble getting in and out of Ridge regularly - don't you think?

 

[Blackfeather]

Thanks Mike.

Does the restriction of the bridge openings ever become a problem? Sometimes it seems like the M25 on a bad day.

 

[Sammo]

I’m glad you asked.

I had to move out with £2000 left on my mooring and was told “sorry no refunds”
Then the barstools let my mooring.
Although I walked away from an argument I have never forgotten.

So check the small print.

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what goes round comes round

 

[BarryH]

Only low water springs, rest of the time should be ok. The yachts don't seem to have any probs.

 

[RIN]

Could try Davis's next door - small family run boatyard - very friendly -cheaper too

 

[Sammo]

I never thought Davis`s would not have been swallowed up by now, but yes that’s the one to go for.
I was there for three years and would highly recommend it.

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[Admiral_P_Brain]

Been there for 4 years on the racks, now just moving onto a berth for 2005.
Its expensive, but i think well run and your problems do get sorted promptly...

They refunded me the remainder of my annual charge when I moved a boat 8 motnhs thru, so i cant understand Uncle Albert.

The bridge will be a new experience as previous boats have not had a radar arch!!

 

[Sammo]

Tomahawk

I talk past, you talk present,
I bow to your superior knowledge

Good luck with your new boat.

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Give a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a night. Set fire to him, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life

 

[duncan]

Good - sheltered, pontoons, bar (not bad beer or grub), quiet
bad - drive to Quay/pubs/resteraunts (or taxi), it's a full price marina
double bad - that bridge

If you are away as much as back every night then brilliant. If you always want to come back alongside every night then the bridge will drive you crazy. I hope the former and look forward to some serious parties with Col, Rickp,Wiggo, BarryH etc through 2005 - anchored up and barbie glowing.

Ie - unless you really have to get back onto your berth late every Saturday night just grab it.

 

[bvickers]

We were at Cobbs for three seasons and we liked it; good atmosphere, reasonable club house and the staff were obliging and helpful, if handled right. The Bridge is the main issue, however. They are also talking about building a second bridge which will make things worse, though I'm not sure where the plans are and it's likely to be a few years away. I'd go for it.