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I've just started a new job in Salcombe and thinking of joining Salcombe Yacht Club and getting myself a 19/20 foot day boat with a cuddy cabin - eg fletcher 19 Gts as I want toilet, sink and at least 1 burner,

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Salcome is lovely, had a week there last season, sheltering from the weather.

Something like a merry fisher 625 would be fun, room to grab an overnight stay up the Yealm, enough reach for Plymouth or Torbay and should feel sturdy enough to turn the corner at Star Point.

Only problems with salcome are its swinging moorings, (but you might well be trailering), and I think the fuel pontoon is diesel only, not sure though.

Good luck.
 
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Only problems with salcome are its swinging moorings, (but you might well be trailering), and I think the fuel pontoon is diesel only, not sure though.

Good luck.
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Petrol also available on the fuel barge - have filled up the outboard in the past. However the fuel barge is not the cheapest place on the planet to purchase petrol or diesel !!
 
mparrish said:
Petrol also available on the fuel barge - have filled up the outboard in the past. However the fuel barge is not the cheapest place on the planet to purchase petrol or diesel !!
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Roger that, I wasn't sure. Yes the diesel prices were certainly high enough for us to leave without topping up :)

It is a fantastic spot to cruise around in tho :)
 
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Agreed - one of our favourites. Kids love being moored so close to some great beaches, and not too far from our home berth in Brixham.
 
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lanason said:
I've just started a new job in Salcombe and thinking of joining Salcombe Yacht Club and getting myself a 19/20 foot day boat with a cuddy cabin - eg fletcher 19 Gts as I want toilet, sink and at least 1 burner,

Thoughts
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Left Egypt? Welcome home. Salcombe will be cooler! Will be passing, or maybe calling in, at the end of March when taking Eos back to the Dart, perhaps meet up for a pint?
Swinging moorings are easy, if you can get one. There is a residents pontoon in the Bag, but no idea on availability.. A 19 footer will be great within the estuary, but 9 times out of 10 I have found the sea off Salcombe, particularly between Bolt Head and Bolt Tail, to be rough when it's calm everywhere else. Just something to bear in mind when selecting a boat. For estuary use the boat of choice seems to be a Boston Whaler, there are dozens there, and having owned a few I'd say they are excellent and well worth a look, but no cuddly, unless you go larger. All depends on what you want to do.
Have fun, I reckon the beaches there are some of the best in the country.
 
lanason said:
I've just started a new job in Salcombe and thinking of joining Salcombe Yacht Club and getting myself a 19/20 foot day boat with a cuddy cabin - eg fletcher 19 Gts as I want toilet, sink and at least 1 burner,

Thoughts
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I'd have a good look around for a Fairline Sprint! :encouragement: They are still out there.
 
Hiya Sandra. As Long John said, I would not go far out of Salcolmbe in a small boat, particularly towards Bolt Head. Even towards Plymouth, it's never smooth. OK for Muckyfarter but that's another story.

So you've got fed up with Egypt, never mind Salcolmbe is a good swap, just a bit expensive, that's all.
 
I'd agree with LJS and the others regarding conditions off Salcombe. The estuary gives plenty to explore if it's too lumpy. So does the rest of the South Hams if you are new to the area.

Boston Whaler isn't a bad choice. I may be biased.

Deep water moorings for residents are by long waiting list but drying ones are available further up the estuary except for Kingsbridge pontoon. You can always pay more and jump the queue. Some folks sell their boats and imply the mooring comes with it. Be sceptical!
 
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