Fuel Stop Near Dartmouth

[matthewriches]

Hi,

On Monday 25th April, the motorboat I bought in December will be launched and taken back to Ipswich.

Not knowing the area, I need to plan for a fuel stop. I have about 600 litres on board already so just over 1/2 full.

What options do I have "down there"? I'll be looking to take on about 800-1000 litres.

The local MDL is 84ppl with the 60/40 split.


Thanks,
Matt

 

[lisilou]

You've got the mid river fuel barge on the Dart which, according to their site, is open daily from 8am-6pm. No idea of the ppl tho'. Or opt to wait til you reach Brixham or Torquay, both MDL so will be a better option for you price wise. Loads of MDLs en route so fuel won't be a problem.
L

 

[SteveSarabande]

Salcombe has a fuel barge
http://www.yeowardboatyards.com/index.cfm?page=Fuel

 

[matthewriches]

Salcombe has a fuel barge
http://www.yeowardboatyards.com/index.cfm?page=Fuel

Think that's the wrong way? Although the dart one should be ok.

Was wondering if there was anything else further round like Weymouth or Bournemouth?

 

[Nigelpickin]

Portland is good if you are taking the inshore route and not going wide of the race.
Poole is a big detour.
I'd plan Portland and then again in the Solent

Of course, you could go via Guernsey.....

 

[longjohnsilver]

Salcombe and Dartmouth fuel barges both offer just about the most expensive fuel you'll find anywhere in the UK.

 

[andy59]

Do you know your range for fuel ? , and are you confident with a new to you boat . If conditions permit a straight run through to Yarmouth would be quicker/shorter distance but as others have said there is fuel at Weymouth/Poole if you would rather hop between ports . Enjoy the trip .

 

[TK Blue MAX]

Hi,




The local MDL is 84ppl with the 60/40 split.



I think you have to be a MDL berth holder to get this rate. if the seller is a MDL berth holder get them to fill up for you using there card.

 

[SteveSarabande]

Think that's the wrong way? Although the dart one should be ok.

Was wondering if there was anything else further round like Weymouth or Bournemouth?

You didn't say where you are starting from.
If coming from Falmouth direction it is a good emergency stop if you can't make dartmouth before it closes

 

[DazzyWoo]

As said above, Salcombe and Dartmouth are usually (always?) expensive

There is Diesel at Brixham, if you are MDL member you get it at a discounted rate.

There is Diesel and Petrol at Torquay, but this is not part of MDL.

DW

 

[trialframe]

Have you thought about Guernsey? Bit out of your way but at 33p per litre (St Sampsons) what's not to like!

 

[ozzie]

Brixham fuel barge was damaged in the last storm and is now out of action until gurther notice. Fuel is available in Torquay but is not part of MDL. Not sure of price though. Friend put fuel in at Dartmouth at £1.08 a litre. Hope this is of use for your trip.

 

[matthewriches]

Brixham fuel barge was damaged in the last storm and is now out of action until gurther notice. Fuel is available in Torquay but is not part of MDL. Not sure of price though. Friend put fuel in at Dartmouth at £1.08 a litre. Hope this is of use for your trip.

Hi,

Yes spoken to the barge today and is out of action. A pile also broke on the boat lift as well they said!

 

[Whitelighter]

Lymington Yacht Haven has always been pretty cheap for fuel, Just inside the solent and about 20 miles past bournemouth

 

[DazzyWoo]

Hi,

Yes spoken to the barge today and is out of action. A pile also broke on the boat lift as well they said!

Down in Torquay, according to the MDL staff its the boat lift that was damaged in the torm, but as this is right next to the fuel, the fuel pontoon is out of action whilst repairs are being made. They seemed to think it would be fixed sooner rather than later...

DW