Lift out and mast unstep in Portland Harbour

[robmcg]

I'm looking to have the boat moved by road and need to know of any place in Portland Harbour that will lift the boat and take down the mast. Sailing Academy can do it - but infrequently as they have to hire in a crane. Not familiar with the area so does anyone else do it. Also out of interest, is ther anyone in Portland that could do epoxy jobs? This would save moving the boat by road - Had no luck in that department either

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[KREW2]

Clarkes boatyard in Castletown. there is very little they cannot do.
Tel 01305 860265

 

[PIGLETSDREAM]

Failing the above, try these in Weymouth

Kingfisher Marine
51, Commercial Rd, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8AQ
Tel:+44 (0)1305 766595
Opening Hours: 7 days a week
Chandlery, rigging. Can arrange liftouts and repairs.

 

[PIGLETSDREAM]

And these

Hull & GRP Repair

Nick Spicer
Tel:+44 (0)1305 767 118
Boat repairs.

 

[donm]

Bought my boat from Portland last year and had it lifted out by the Sailing Academy who also organised a crane from the company next door. All well organised, friendly and not expensive. I think that the crane cost me around £80.

But if this is your Trapper you are talking about, I used to lift and lower the mast on mine with a long rope attached to the forestay and lower/raise the mast which was hinged on a single bolt at the after end of the mast heel. The mast will need steadying at either side with the halyards but it was always a simple and quick job every year