Short term Solent berth ?

[pragmatist]

We are in the process of buying a 34ft cat on the Isle of Wight and are hoping to be able to sail around the Solent for a few weeks before heading back to Dartmouth. Can anyone suggest anywhere (pref on the mainland) which might offer us a few weeks (say 4 to 6 ?) with walk-ashore and electricity at an affordable price ? Full tide would be great but half tide would also be fine (draught about 3 ft). Just hoping there might be the odd berth around as people haul out/in.

TIA
Penny

 

[coopec]

What about Portchester Lake swinging mooring?

Portchester Lake moorings - Google Search

Have you checked the boatyards at Portsmouth?

Boatyards portsmouth at DuckDuckGo

Marinas and Moorings on the South Coast and Solent
WicorMarine Yacht Haven

Lymington Marina Prices, Deepwater Yacht Berth Information, RIB Berths, Annual Berth Renewals and Equipment Hire Charges

Sorry if the above is rubbish!! (I'm researching this from around the other side of the world)

 

[V1701]

Marina day rates soon add up as you know but if you can find a marina that offers winter berthing rates by the month (I think Premier do & have Port Solent & Gosport) you might get a good price for either one or two months...

EDIT - Here's their web page on winter berthing...

 

[northwind]

We are in the process of buying a 34ft cat on the Isle of Wight and are hoping to be able to sail around the Solent for a few weeks before heading back to Dartmouth. Can anyone suggest anywhere (pref on the mainland) which might offer us a few weeks (say 4 to 6 ?) with walk-ashore and electricity at an affordable price ? Full tide would be great but half tide would also be fine (draught about 3 ft). Just hoping there might be the odd berth around as people haul out/in.

TIA
Penny

Is Chichester too far? If not them Thornham marina springs to mind.

 

[lw395]

As well as the marinas, I'd ask Gosport Boatyard, Quay Lane Boatyard, Wicor, Lauren Marine, Hayling YotCo,

 

[Robin]

OK , not on mainland but Island Harbour here usually has places for short term winter let, not pricey and locals are friendly.

Island Harbour Marina – A Unique Waterside Lifestyle

 

[burgundyben]

the new pontoons at Lymington Town Quay?

Kemps on the Itchen?

 

[richardbrennan]

You might get a berth on a monthly basis at winter rate in Haslar Marina until the end of March. It's worth giving them a call.

 

[pragmatist]

Thank you all for your suggestions. Despite research, some of them were simply not on the radar - could be something to do with having a 6 foot keel for the last 22 years ! New perspective from now on, we hope assuming it all goes well. Hope to see some of you around the Solent - or in Dartmouth - this year.

 

[VicS]

We are in the process of buying a 34ft cat on the Isle of Wight and are hoping to be able to sail around the Solent for a few weeks before heading back to Dartmouth. Can anyone suggest anywhere (pref on the mainland) which might offer us a few weeks (say 4 to 6 ?) with walk-ashore and electricity at an affordable price ? Full tide would be great but half tide would also be fine (draught about 3 ft). Just hoping there might be the odd berth around as people haul out/in.

TIA
Penny

Thornham marina ??

Why Thornham? : Thornham Marina

 

[Muddy32]

pm sent

 

[Elessar]

We are in the process of buying a 34ft cat on the Isle of Wight and are hoping to be able to sail around the Solent for a few weeks before heading back to Dartmouth. Can anyone suggest anywhere (pref on the mainland) which might offer us a few weeks (say 4 to 6 ?) with walk-ashore and electricity at an affordable price ? Full tide would be great but half tide would also be fine (draught about 3 ft). Just hoping there might be the odd berth around as people haul out/in.

TIA
Penny

Ocean quay or kemps both on the Itchen. The latter half tide mostly and no electricity mostly.

 

[Robin]

Thank you all for your suggestions. Despite research, some of them were simply not on the radar - could be something to do with having a 6 foot keel for the last 22 years ! New perspective from now on, we hope assuming it all goes well. Hope to see some of you around the Solent - or in Dartmouth - this year.

 

[neilf39]

Emsworth Yacht Harbour may be able to help until the end of March when boats start to go back in. About 2.5 hours either side of HW for a 3ft draft. Entrance may be a bit tight but you should get in. Give them a call 01243 377 727

 

[coopec]

Has someone mentioned this marina?

HAYLING YACHT COMPANY

" Using marina pontoons we have a spacious area for single and multi-hull craft, with easy access to some of the UK's most popular sailing waters" .

 

[pragmatist]

Thanks to you all again - Chichester harbour options sound interesting. Keep the suggestions coming !