marinas near London??

[andreshs1]

Hi all

I live in Hong Kong and I am considering relocating to London, but I would like to know first were could I jeep my boat. I have a Catalina 36 mkii.
Also, do you know of any website with information on tax to pay for it?

Thanks

 

[David2452]

Hi all

I live in Hong Kong and I am considering relocating to London, but I would like to know first were could I jeep my boat. I have a Catalina 36 mkii.
Also, do you know of any website with information on tax to pay for it?

Thanks

Saint Katherine's, Limehouse, South Dock, Imperial Wharf, Chelsea Harbour. just a selection and all in London and all have websites.

 

[laika]

Saint Katherine's, Limehouse, South Dock, Imperial Wharf, Chelsea Harbour. just a selection and all in London and all have websites.

Unless he wants to take the mast down the latter two are probably out. If you want to liveaboard, I don't think St. Kat's officially allows that and the waiting lists at the other two for liveaboard berths are forever: I've been on the waiting list for limehouse (for any berth) and south dock (for liveaboard) for 5 years. If you're just looking for long-stay parking, south dock might be your best bet:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200065/
There's also Gallions point marina but I've never been there:
http://www.gallionspointmarina.co.uk/

If you're not looking at living aboard, note that it's quite a way from central London to anywhere nice, and that the tide runs hard in the river which will constrain the timing of trips. Many people might choose to berth a non-liveaboard boat a bit further away from town (e.g. essex or even the south coast)

 

[Tranona]

Hi all

I live in Hong Kong and I am considering relocating to London, but I would like to know first were could I jeep my boat. I have a Catalina 36 mkii.
Also, do you know of any website with information on tax to pay for it?

Thanks

You will not be able to import your boat into the UK easily. It will need to meet EU standards which may be difficult and expensive depending on model and age. The main tax will be VAT at 20% of its market value. Plus of course you have shipping costs. If you are taking up residence you may be able to obtain relief from these requirements as your boat may be considered part of your personal chattels. You should take professional advice about what your allowances will be.

Although David has given you leads for London marinas, none of these are good if you want to sail your boat frequently. People,etc in London usually keep their boats on the coast, usually east or South. There is a big choice but you really need to look for yourself to see what might suit you.

 

[John 32i]

You will not be able to import your boat into the UK easily. It will need to meet EU standards which may be difficult and expensive depending on model and age. The main tax will be VAT at 20% of its market value. Plus of course you have shipping costs. If you are taking up residence you may be able to obtain relief from these requirements as your boat may be considered part of your personal chattels. You should take professional advice about what your allowances will be.

Although David has given you leads for London marinas, none of these are good if you want to sail your boat frequently. People,etc in London usually keep their boats on the coast, usually east or South. There is a big choice but you really need to look for yourself to see what might suit you.

As long as you have owned and used it for at least six months you won't have to pay any duty or vat - you will qualify for change of residency (complete C104 off hmrc website) relief. Freight to uk will still be a chunk of cash though!

 

[andreshs1]

Hi there

First of all, thank you all for the comments.

I will not be living aboard, but I would like easy access to the boat and sailing grounds.
Unfortunately I am not familiar with

As long as you have owned and used it for at least six months you won't have to pay any duty or vat - you will qualify for change of residency (complete C104 off hmrc website) relief. Freight to uk will still be a chunk of cash though!

John
These are great news!
Although the shipping will indeed be costly, it will be offset by the 0 tax and good price I paid for it.

Regards

 

[timmygobang]

St Katherine's, Limehouse, South Dock, Imperial Wharf, Chelsea Harbour. just a selection and all in London and all have websites.

St Katharines at the moment is fully booked, and going on previous threads it looks like it'll be seriously difficult to get a berth in any of the above for quite some time.

There's also Gallions point marina but I've never been there:
http://www.gallionspointmarina.co.uk/

I took a trip down to Gallions Point a few weeks ago. It's about 25 minutes train ride from Bank on the DLR line to Gallions point, and then a good 15 minute walk to the marina down a road that's very industrial. Also you have planes taking off directly above you from City Airport. I had a quote for a 30ft boat and it was something like £165 a month plus electricity.

Another option is Gravesend, which is about a 25 minute train journey into kings cross if I recall, that might be an option, you're further out but at least you're closer to the sea

 

[andreshs1]

Hi Timmy

Thanks for the advice, I am compiling it all so we can take the decision on all the points...schools, housing, boating, etc.

Much appreciated

Regards

 

[Tranona]

Hi there

First of all, thank you all for the comments.

I will not be living aboard, but I would like easy access to the boat and sailing grounds.
Unfortunately I am not familiar with




John
These are great news!
Although the shipping will indeed be costly, it will be offset by the 0 tax and good price I paid for it.

Regards

Make sure you have your import approved using the residence relief before you ship the boat so you don't have any problems with customs when the boat gets here. You will get a certificate from customs confirming no tax is due. Important to keep this safe if you want to sell at a later date. Be aware that your boat, despite being made in large numbers is not well known in Europe so may not be easy to sell if you have to.

 

[Angele]

Hi Timmy

Thanks for the advice, I am compiling it all so we can take the decision on all the points...schools, housing, boating, etc.

Much appreciated

Regards

I work in London, but I don't keep my boat here. Miles to get out to sea, and strong tides will limit access.

As has already been said, most people who live or work in London keep their boats on the East or south coasts. I'm on the south coast. 90 minutes from leaving the office and I am on board, and only minutes from (non-estuarial) open sea.

 

[timmygobang]

I work in London, but I don't keep my boat here. Miles to get out to sea, and strong tides will limit access.

As has already been said, most people who live or work in London keep their boats on the East or south coasts. I'm on the south coast. 90 minutes from leaving the office and I am on board, and only minutes from (non-estuarial) open sea.

I don't disagree with this, it definitely doesn't have the advantages of being on the Solent, and once you're past Greenwich there's noute to look at

If the OP really wanted to keep a boat in London and wasn't living on it I would suggest Gravesend or Gallions point as at least you cut out a portion of the Thames slog