Drying walls/piers in the Solent

[QuietFlight]

I need to find a wall or pier i can dry out against to change a prop anode. I have just been quoted £100 for a lift and hold which seemed very steep. As a singlehander a wall is a heck of a lot easier than scrubbing piles to come in to. I sail out of Gosport and draw 1.5 metres. Any ideas much appreciated.

 

[BlueMan]

I think there is a wall on the Medina near Newport IOW. Might be worth a google.

 

[bobgosling]

There was an article about this ( drying out alongside a wall ) in a recent Practical Boat Owner.

Piles at Bucklers Hard was mentioned. First-come-first-served I seem to remember. Sorry I can't be of more help but the wife "tidied up" that issue ....

 

[snowleopard]

There are piles on the beach at Itchenor for this purpose.

 

[Robin]

On the slipway wall at Lymington Town Quay will work with your draft at springs.

 

[malcp]

Or Bosham Quay?

 

[GeoffW]

You could look at Ryde at the outer end of the breakwater. Might need to enter on a spring tide though.

 

[BlueChip]

Closest to you is the scrubbing posts at Hardway, just up the harbour past what was Campers marina
Either Hardway sailing club or Hardway marine will sort you out - there is a decent pub nearby or the SC has a bar. With your draft you should be alright at neaps - Hardway marine have a chart and will tell you - they are nice people and very helpful

 

[QuietFlight]

Many thanks for the feedback. A couple that I had not thought of, well worth a follow up in the Almanac. Cheers.

 

[castaway]

Wicor marine at Portchester (Portsmouth) have a drying grid against their long jetty.. very easy to get on and off. I moor there, ( Wicor) and have used the grid once to change a sea cock.

You would have to ring the office 01329 237112. to book,although its not that often in use. I'm afraid I cant remember the price.

Regards Nick

www.yachtsite.co.uk/fairweather

 

[oldharry]

Itchenor piles have to be booked through the Chichester Harbour Office. Bosham costs and arm and a leg. Try the jetty at Dell Quay - free and a good Pub alongside while waiting for the tide.

 

[LORDNELSON]

At least two places on the Hamble, one at Hamble village Hard, lie against two piles, I have done this - its good and easy, second place is on the west bank pretty far up the river not far below the Jolly Sailor (? I think that is the pub's name) - same sort of thing, using piles. Run by the harbour master, used to be on a "first come, first served basis", first 24 hours free.

 

[VicMallows]

As BlueMan suggests, you can indeed dry against the wall at Newport(IOW). Go beyond the pontoons (which are only suitable for bilge-keelers) and pick any place before the bridge on port (East) side. Gravely and reasonably firm base. You should have ample time neaps or springs. About £10/night, good showers, and minutes from Newport town centre. Hbr Mr will provide boards if needed.

Vic

 

[l'escargot]

Don't need to go as far as Newport - Cowes Town Quay, next to the Red Jet.

 

[l'escargot]

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On the slipway wall at Lymington Town Quay will work with your draft at springs.

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Also two scrubbing grids next to Royal Lymington which I believe come under the HM.

 

[bigmart]

Langstone Harbour Master has a drying Grid.

Martin

 

[Robin]

There are postcards and laminated place settings on sale in Lymington of my Elizabethan 30 on the slip wall after re-antifouling from 20 years ago and STILL on sale now in Lymington. Unfortunately I'm in the pic also, wearing my best bottom painting duds and bum to the lens! I never did find the photographer to claim royalties. In a simlar vein SWMBO in skimpy bikini on our last boat a Westerly 33 appears in postcards of the marina at St Peter Port.

 

[VicMallows]

Can't work out if you are flattered or complaining? ... Post the pics and we'll judge.

Vic

 

[l'escargot]

I should be in Lymington tomorrow, I shall look at the postcards........maybe even buy one......

 

[Redmond]

RAF yacht club by Port Hamble purpose built dock with wall or posts open to non members - just give them a ring