Premier acquires Boatfolk

[Fire99]

It wasn’t a criticism.

Ok.. And out of interest. I'm not profit driven..

 

[volvopaul]

Not certain there was ever a lift out at Haslar -maybe this refers to the hauling out of small vessels on road trailers - maybe the work is being transferred to Deacons ?

Apart from the stone surface in the yard it was a great little place to work , one of the very few yards that welcomed you and made your work life a nice experience and they didn’t charge a fee .
They could have deployed the staff around the group I am sure but according to my client they have all been dismissed.

 

[benjenbav]

25 years ago I berthed at Chichester. It seemed to become less personal/friendly when Premier outsourced the marina functions such as the lock and security.

 

[Sailor2000]

I am guessing premier marinas annual berth rates will be similar to Boatfolk ?

 

[ithet]

I am guessing premier marinas annual berth rates will be similar to Boatfolk ?

When I originally got quotes for Premier Gosport and Boatfolk Haslar last summer there was 90p difference for a 34ft yacht.

 

[ashtead]

At Haslar you can fix in the price for next year at this years rates if paid around boatshow time in prior year . I don’t know if Premier has a similar scheme though . We have never been tempted to move from Haslar so far on basis the marina crew remains untouched.

 

[rafiki_]

At Haslar you can fix in the price for next year at this years rates if paid around boatshow time in prior year . I don’t know if Premier has a similar scheme though . We have never been tempted to move from Haslar so far on basis the marina crew remains untouched.

We did the same last Sept. Our second season at Haslar.

 

[Wavey]

At Haslar you can fix in the price for next year at this years rates if paid around boatshow time in prior year . I don’t know if Premier has a similar scheme though . We have never been tempted to move from Haslar so far on basis the marina crew remains untouched.

I had heard that the timing of the acquisition of Boatfolk by Premier dictated that the usual Boatfolk offers would remain in place for the coming season, and it would be from 2027 that any former Boatfolk marinas would fall in line with whatever Premier usually offer.

I know of a couple of boats that have left Haslar but I think generally that Ben, his team, and their level of service will keep most people here. I do wonder though that with Premier Gosport next door whether some consolation will happen in the future. Time will tell.

 

[fearmhuir]

An 'interesting' development (or lack of development) here in Bangor NI and I'm curious to what people's thoughts are? Obviously Bangor is included with the Boatfolk marinas taken over by Premier, but the management deal with Boatfolk in Bangor expires this April 1st.
Ap

I am also berthed in Bangor and I think the problem is that the marina needs a substantial investment from somewhere. The marina is unchanged since it opened in 1989 and since then the average boat length has increased substantially. There is now a shortage of 12 m berths and two trots of 9 m berths are almost unused.
The marina needs to be reconfigured to maximize income, dredging is needed, and the wooden walkways and fingers are showing their age.
The marina is owned by the council, who are unwilling to put money into it. Rumour was they offered a 50 year lease to anyone who would undertake the work needed, but no takers.
The sensible way forward would be for the council to invest the money required backed by an increase in future revenues. The council should take direct control of the marina - Glenarm, Ballycastle and Carrickfergus marinas are all run directly by the council without problems. The staff and management in Bangor do a good job of running the marina, why pay money to a management company just to rubberstamp what they do?
This of course would require someone in the council to make a decision and take responsibility for something!