SnaxMuppet
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Just thought I would post these now that the building is finished. It is a great facility and well worth considering if you have a motor boat or rib... not sure of the size/weight limits but IIRC it is about 30ft and 10T
Pics of Dry Storage facility at Yacht Haven Quay, Plymouth
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Sneds
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That last picture made my eyes go funny!
Bet it does the boat no end of good being dry stacked like that, unless it's made of wood of course!
Is it more expensive than a mooring?
Only downside I can see is not being able to just "sit" on your boat.
Or is that just me? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bet it does the boat no end of good being dry stacked like that, unless it's made of wood of course!
Is it more expensive than a mooring?
Only downside I can see is not being able to just "sit" on your boat.
Or is that just me? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
epervier
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Only downside I can see is not being able to just "sit" on your boat.
Or is that just me? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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No, I also like to be able to go to the boat at anytime, and just sit, and watch the world go by if I so choose. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
never mind the fact that I wouldn't afford it, not couldn't /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
that's got to cost nearly the same as a marina berth surely? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Only downside I can see is not being able to just "sit" on your boat.
Or is that just me? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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No, I also like to be able to go to the boat at anytime, and just sit, and watch the world go by if I so choose. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
never mind the fact that I wouldn't afford it, not couldn't /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
that's got to cost nearly the same as a marina berth surely? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
SnaxMuppet
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Yes... you would miss out on the "just being onboard" experience and if I had a cruiser then I too might miss it but as it is a day boat and has no real onboard facilities I don't really miss that much.
It costs about 10% less than a marina but that is misleading. I don't have to antifoul so that saves a few quid a year not to mention the day to do it. Then there is anodes and other wear and tear saved by not being in the water and tied to a pontoon. When the wind blows I no longer have to make a trip to the marina to make sure she is tied up securely and then there is also no more chance of the boat being hit by a beginner or just a plonker. I think that if you take everything into account then it is probably about 20% cheaper than a marina in Plymouth.
If I want to work on the boat they bring it down and put it at ground level for as long as I want... overnight or for the weekend if I need it so working on it isn't a problem either.
Launch is at a max 2hrs notice but in truth it is rarely more than an hour which means I call them when I leave the house and it is in the water when I arrive /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif They are excellent at that IMO.
Sure, I agree... there are some disadvantages, especially for cruisers, but for day boats and ribs I like it.
It costs about 10% less than a marina but that is misleading. I don't have to antifoul so that saves a few quid a year not to mention the day to do it. Then there is anodes and other wear and tear saved by not being in the water and tied to a pontoon. When the wind blows I no longer have to make a trip to the marina to make sure she is tied up securely and then there is also no more chance of the boat being hit by a beginner or just a plonker. I think that if you take everything into account then it is probably about 20% cheaper than a marina in Plymouth.
If I want to work on the boat they bring it down and put it at ground level for as long as I want... overnight or for the weekend if I need it so working on it isn't a problem either.
Launch is at a max 2hrs notice but in truth it is rarely more than an hour which means I call them when I leave the house and it is in the water when I arrive /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif They are excellent at that IMO.
Sure, I agree... there are some disadvantages, especially for cruisers, but for day boats and ribs I like it.
PowerYachtBlog
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I think for under 7 metres this is the way to go really
very nice indeed, should get cheaper too I think 10% less to a marina though is not a big deal
very nice indeed, should get cheaper too I think 10% less to a marina though is not a big deal
SnaxMuppet
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I think for under 7 metres this is the way to go really
very nice indeed, should get cheaper too I think 10% less to a marina though is not a big deal
[/ QUOTE ]I agree... it should get cheaper IMO too but I had a chat the facility manager and he said that the policy Yacht Havens are following is that it is going to save us money so they are pitching it at just under their marina pricing.
Don't know if that policy will remain as there are still plenty of spaces... they may have to drop the price a bit if they want it to run anywhere near capacity.
I think for under 7 metres this is the way to go really
very nice indeed, should get cheaper too I think 10% less to a marina though is not a big deal
[/ QUOTE ]I agree... it should get cheaper IMO too but I had a chat the facility manager and he said that the policy Yacht Havens are following is that it is going to save us money so they are pitching it at just under their marina pricing.
Don't know if that policy will remain as there are still plenty of spaces... they may have to drop the price a bit if they want it to run anywhere near capacity.
Sneds
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Can certainly see the benefits and would probably opt for this option given the chance.
I have a mate who might let me "sit on his boat" /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have a mate who might let me "sit on his boat" /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
graham
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Theres a dry storage facility at the new Cardiff Marine Village.
Does the cost cover unlimited launches ?
Does the cost cover unlimited launches ?
SnaxMuppet
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Yes... unlimited... and recoveries!!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
There are plenty of them around but this is the first one that is a purpose built, completely inside facility AFAIK.
There are plenty of them around but this is the first one that is a purpose built, completely inside facility AFAIK.
graham
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The Cardiff one was still being built when I visited before Xmas.
Dry storage has to better for the boat,no osmosis,electrolosis or fender rubbing etc.
Link to Cardiff Marina Village Website Dry Storage
Dry storage has to better for the boat,no osmosis,electrolosis or fender rubbing etc.
Link to Cardiff Marina Village Website Dry Storage
breezer5012
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We have our S23 berthed there and I have to say I don't miss just sitting on her on a pontoon - we do this on holiday but here in Plymouth, if the weather is nice enough to sit on her (bearing in mind the canopy needs to be off for this really) then I want to be out and away on her. We are looking at moving up in size (when our boat sells) and are looking still for a boat that will dry berth (so far we've not come up with one that they have said no to, including a Fairline Targa 33). The reason for this is we are so sold on dry berthing that we don't want a marina berth. Paul's work boat is in Mayflower Marina so he knows all about marina berthing compared to dry berthing.
We have been at Yacht Haven Quay now for 3 years approximately and so far I've not been able to fault them, although being on a building site during construction was a bit of a pain! The boat comes out of the shed in exactly the same level of cleanliness as she was put in which is a huge bonus, and as Pac says, it is so reassuring to know that in a storm she is tucked up warm and safe.
We have been at Yacht Haven Quay now for 3 years approximately and so far I've not been able to fault them, although being on a building site during construction was a bit of a pain! The boat comes out of the shed in exactly the same level of cleanliness as she was put in which is a huge bonus, and as Pac says, it is so reassuring to know that in a storm she is tucked up warm and safe.
Major Catastrophe
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The first dry storage I ever saw was Akuna Bay Marina in 1986.
It is just outside Sydney on the Hawkesbury River and they call it Rack and Stack. Would be interesting to see how their prices compare with UK prices.
It is just outside Sydney on the Hawkesbury River and they call it Rack and Stack. Would be interesting to see how their prices compare with UK prices.
mlthomas
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We were at Parkstone Marina (Poole) last summer and they had a P32 on the fork lift truck thingy that they use for their dry storage, I think they were more trying it out rather than offering it as a service, but it worked.
Plymouths storage looks the biz as it is indoors! no more worries about covers getting ripped in storms.
Plymouths storage looks the biz as it is indoors! no more worries about covers getting ripped in storms.
longjohnsilver
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Looks very impressive, although I'd have expected it to be a little cheaper than it is. How full is it?
SnaxMuppet
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Looks very impressive, although I'd have expected it to be a little cheaper than it is. How full is it?
[/ QUOTE ]I don't know officially but from observation just over 1/2 full... I think it can store about 240 boats
Looks very impressive, although I'd have expected it to be a little cheaper than it is. How full is it?
[/ QUOTE ]I don't know officially but from observation just over 1/2 full... I think it can store about 240 boats