CalicoJack
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Which is the quieter of the two, or is there another reason for choosing one over the other?
Ipswich Marinas, Neptune v Haven
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johnalison
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Generally the Haven, but not when there is a wedding reception having a party.
sailorman
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Try Fox`s FMYC open every day, providing good food, beer, & quiet + easy, all tide access
Leighb
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I am told that Foxes can suffer from “fallout “ from the docks.
Lucky Duck
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We were in Fox's for a year but got fed up with crud on the decks when there was any East in the wind and moved downstream.
sailorman
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Well at least the tide doesnt run through the pontoons, making berthing interesting :encouragement:
Oh & the club is open every day for food / drinks, unlike most on the river
PaulRainbow
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Other issue i find with Foxs, you need climbing gear to get up/down the pontoon ramps at LW !
Between Haven and Neptune, i'd go for Haven. Neptune is right on the side of the waterfront where there are loads of bars and eateries, people wandering around looking into the boats. Haven is more private and quieter.
Between Haven and Neptune, i'd go for Haven. Neptune is right on the side of the waterfront where there are loads of bars and eateries, people wandering around looking into the boats. Haven is more private and quieter.
PaulRainbow
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You just need to hone your ferry gliding skills Roger :encouragement:
sailorman
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What, less drunks than the other side
PaulRainbow
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Yes. :encouragement:
sailorman
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And no club facilities
Habebty
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I was at the Haven for just over 12 years from the day it opened, and found it a generally good experience. Quieter than the Neptune side and better facilities but not much in it unless you are up the quiet lock end. The lock is easy to use singlehanded and staff helpful, but nice not have that wait anymore. Be aware of possible development on the “island”
I am now at Fox’s and find it a lot more sociable with a nice independent club. Being a working yard makes it interesting as well. The scrap yard has now moved nearer to the lock! But still can be an issue once or twice a year.
Depends what you want, a good quality boat park in a town centre with a bit of noise, or a good social scene and friendly environment.
I am now at Fox’s and find it a lot more sociable with a nice independent club. Being a working yard makes it interesting as well. The scrap yard has now moved nearer to the lock! But still can be an issue once or twice a year.
Depends what you want, a good quality boat park in a town centre with a bit of noise, or a good social scene and friendly environment.
PaulRainbow
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Nope, in common with most local marinas
I do agree that having a good clubhouse is a great thing, i wish we had one at Shotley.
jimi
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We were in the Haven for several years berthed up at the lock end. Very peaceful. We moved cos the queues for the lock was getting tedious partic when the started locking the Bages in on their own and secondly cos we wanted somewhere we could easily take dogs for a decent walk.
ex-Gladys
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So one other point that hasn't been mentioned, is the ablutions at Neptune are across the road and across the car park behind the office
sailorman
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Fox`s are having a new block to be built in 2007, c/w disabled access, baby changing & a laundry
I have a letter stating thats reason the fees were going up in that year.
I must say i can see any improvement to date, we cant even afford to replace the shower extract fan.
matthewriches
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Much of a muchness really.
Haven side is easy parking, a tad quieter. But a longer walk to get food, eat out or get anywhere.
Neptune’s is close as you’ll get to anything, but if you’re on the closest side on the pontoons then might get someone stood at the fence making a noise.
I held a berth in Haven for 2.5 years but have stayed both there and Neptune’s when visiting back from Southwold and the Medway.
[plug]Other benefit of Ipswich Haven is you can make use of our full service boat yard
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Haven side is easy parking, a tad quieter. But a longer walk to get food, eat out or get anywhere.
Neptune’s is close as you’ll get to anything, but if you’re on the closest side on the pontoons then might get someone stood at the fence making a noise.
I held a berth in Haven for 2.5 years but have stayed both there and Neptune’s when visiting back from Southwold and the Medway.
[plug]Other benefit of Ipswich Haven is you can make use of our full service boat yard
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sailorman
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Much of a muchness really.
Haven side is easy parking, a tad quieter. But a longer walk to get food, eat out or get anywhere.
Neptune’s is close as you’ll get to anything, but if you’re on the closest side on the pontoons then might get someone stood at the fence making a noise.
I held a berth in Haven for 2.5 years but have stayed both there and Neptune’s when visiting back from Southwold and the Medway.
[plug]Other benefit of Ipswich Haven is you can make use of our full service boat yard
Do Fox`s offer any services
matthewriches
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They do! But agree with Paul.... they need to install a Ski lift for low tide and a baggage handling system 
Do Fox`s offer any services
PaulRainbow
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Do Fox`s offer any services
They do indeed, but they basically force you to use them by charging £15 per hour + VAT to allow a contractor to work on your boat.