Recommendation please - anti-foulers in Southampton..?

[justapheonix]

Well, I've been let down by a forumite who agreed to do some work on my boat for me, including antifouling, but despite taking a deposit against materials didn't in fact bother to do as he promised.

So, I need to find someone to do some antifouling, or face cancellation of my summer holiday. The work needs to be done by 7 August, in Southampton. Not too difficult, I would thave thought, but one or to companies who quoted want about £25 per man hour, which is rather more than is reasonable in my view.

So, can anyone recommend someone reliable and able?

Thanks.

 

[Noddy]

You could do it yourself?

 

[ChrisE]

Try the boatlift people in the Medina river. I've not used them myself but have heard good reports from those that have. Another plus is that you know the job will get done in a timely manner as they'll probably have another boat to lift after yours....

 

[aknight]

I use Will French at Blue Yacht Management: http://www.blueyachtmanagement.com/ - very reliable. Don't have prices to hand, though.

 

[AntarcticPilot]

Rates of Pay

£25 an hour for semi-skilled labour sounds about right or even cheap to me. At that rate you'll probably get someone who has done it before, and who will do it in a timely manner.

 

[upcountry2]

pm sent...

 

[justapheonix]

Thanks for all the replies and pms.

I can't do it myself because of pressure of time...

The boat's already out on the hard, so boatlift is no help, though I have also heard good things.

We're on holiday at present, and I'll reply to the pms later today if I can.