PGD
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We're in the same neck of the woods then - didn't you use to moor in Windsor RYB ??? We did a while back.
Peter
Peter
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markc
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We nused to be onthe Thames and moved down to the Solent a couple of seasons ago - great place. We have moored in Gosport, Hythe and now Southampton. I think the Solent is a great place 'cause you have a huge choice of destinations - long or short. I have even been known to 'put to sea' to go to a chandlery rather than driving! Where ever you go, I guess you'll get more use on the sea.
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
PGD
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The weather was a concern of mine, when the Thames flooded 2 yrs back my boat was about 18" above the pontoon it was tied to :-( but being so close I could check on her daily - can't nip down the coast in my lunch hour ! So a sheltered mooring would be preferable also access at low water / no lock - don't want much do I.
Anyway no decisions yet before we make the leap.
Peter
Anyway no decisions yet before we make the leap.
Peter
KevL
New member
"5 hours from Fleetwood would see you exactly midway to the Isle of Man "
Claymore you really do need a proper motor boat, 5 hours from Fleetwood and you should be looking at Douglas marina.
KevL
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It may be the early bird that catches the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
Claymore you really do need a proper motor boat, 5 hours from Fleetwood and you should be looking at Douglas marina.
KevL
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It may be the early bird that catches the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
Canboria
New member
Spent many years towing the boat all round the UK and Europe when a competitor in offshore water ski racing, covered thousands of miles each year, now boat is 10 mins walk from house in Marina, cant beat it.
Derek
Derek
claymore
Well-known member
Hmm
But I like sailing.
Anyway - who wants worms?
regards
Claymore
But I like sailing.
Anyway - who wants worms?
regards
Claymore
sailbadthesinner
New member
what about if they were chasing neake d ladies?
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'you're making a scene'.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'you're making a scene'.
sailbadthesinner
New member
what about if they were chasing naked ladies?
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'you're making a scene'.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'you're making a scene'.
miket
Active member
Southampton
We travel from N. Hampshire (Basingstoke) to Shamrock Quay, Southampton.
Takes on average 50 minutes (inc' summer M3 traffic).
24 hr access.
Very sheltered, up R Itchen.
Good marine facilities in Marina.
Nice Restaurant and Pub.
Good mix of motor and sail, most of whom are very nice people.
I wouldn't touch anything west of here, due to summer holiday traffic.
We travel from N. Hampshire (Basingstoke) to Shamrock Quay, Southampton.
Takes on average 50 minutes (inc' summer M3 traffic).
24 hr access.
Very sheltered, up R Itchen.
Good marine facilities in Marina.
Nice Restaurant and Pub.
Good mix of motor and sail, most of whom are very nice people.
I wouldn't touch anything west of here, due to summer holiday traffic.
terryw
New member
We are in Essex almost next to the QE2 bridge. Boat is 110 miles away in Southampton. Takes about 2 hours to get there, and only use it for wekends. We find this an advantage as every time we go to the boat we get a weekend away, and have a great deal of choice where to go once on board. Wife did ask initially why we do not park nearer home, but I prefer the blue waters of the South coast rather than the brown waters of the East.
PGD
New member
Re: Southampton
hi cheers for the info, what are the fees like - I've got a 24 footer and i'm paying about 1700 on the thames
peter
hi cheers for the info, what are the fees like - I've got a 24 footer and i'm paying about 1700 on the thames
peter
Falcon71
New member
No, we were opposite Harleyford at Temple for less than a year, but, whilst not far to commute, no where to go with out a lock getting in the way. By the time you'd got somewhere Sat night, you had to turn round and go back the same way (yet again) on Sun. It all got v boring, so a hop skip and jump to portsmouth, where we've stayed ever since, but are now considering going across to the continent for a few years. So next question, who commutes across the pond, to where, and how long does it take? Is it worth it?
PGD
New member
I see, we're at Harleyford, no complaints - just want to open her up a bit.
Peter
Peter
markc
Well-known member
Re: Southampton
About £500 per metre per year at Ocean Village
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
About £500 per metre per year at Ocean Village
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
PGD
New member
Re: Southampton
Expletive ?*&!? how much :-o
Expletive ?*&!? how much :-o
KevL
New member
Re: Southampton
You just gota be joking ......aren't you.
If you're not then I'm not surprised that it costs you sotherners so much a year to keep a boat. That works out to the wrong side of 6 big ones if I were to put mine in ocean village instead if the 1700 quid I pay now (well will do on friday).
KevL
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It may be the early bird that catches the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
You just gota be joking ......aren't you.
If you're not then I'm not surprised that it costs you sotherners so much a year to keep a boat. That works out to the wrong side of 6 big ones if I were to put mine in ocean village instead if the 1700 quid I pay now (well will do on friday).
KevL
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It may be the early bird that catches the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
markc
Well-known member
Re: Southampton
I know!! It takes a while to get used to...hence starting in Gosport then Hythe then OV, it doesn't seem so bad with £90 increments!!!
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
I know!! It takes a while to get used to...hence starting in Gosport then Hythe then OV, it doesn't seem so bad with £90 increments!!!
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
andyball
New member
commuting
15-20 minutes away from Hayling Island : marina dries, but still nice views & a dandy spot for a picnic.
Hence 200 hours on engine this year(almost all 2-3 hours max.) & many,many more hours on board.
15-20 minutes away from Hayling Island : marina dries, but still nice views & a dandy spot for a picnic.
Hence 200 hours on engine this year(almost all 2-3 hours max.) & many,many more hours on board.
markc
Well-known member
Re: Southampton
you're right - it is a joke...but correct....I blame the planning laws - we need lots more marinas all round the country, especially on the South Coast - a bit of stiff competition would knock the prices down to sensible levels
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
you're right - it is a joke...but correct....I blame the planning laws - we need lots more marinas all round the country, especially on the South Coast - a bit of stiff competition would knock the prices down to sensible levels
M
http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html
Chris771
New member
Re: 5 hours from Fleetwood
Claymore,
You must have a pedalo. 5 Hours from Fleetwood and I would expect to be in Dublin. Last time from Douglas to Fleetwood took me 2 hours 40 minutes on a nice calm day.
Chris
www.impact-computers.net/boat/cruiser.htm
Claymore,
You must have a pedalo. 5 Hours from Fleetwood and I would expect to be in Dublin. Last time from Douglas to Fleetwood took me 2 hours 40 minutes on a nice calm day.
Chris
www.impact-computers.net/boat/cruiser.htm