Southcoast prices ??

[dignity]

After a couple of decades boating on the East coast I feel it's time for a change, I've visited the Poole, Christchurch, Solent areas and loved every minute. Last year stayed in Lymington Yacht haven, is there any more reasonably priced marinas around this area for long term moorings, or do they all cost an arm and a leg??

I'm afraid I probably know the answer to the question, but one never knows.

Regards

Paul (Tight Northerner)

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[TwoStroke]

Have a look on http://www.premiermarinas.com

Will give you an idea to prices - and yes, you do know the answer!

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[rickp]

What is the likelihood of getting an annual berth in those places? Last time I asked - Lymington had a 2 year waiting list. Is Chichester the same? What about other south coast marinas?

Guess I could call and ask - but I'm not requiring a berth yet. Just wanted to get an idea.

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[TwoStroke]

or try http://www.boatlaunch.co.uk

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[jhr]

It depends what you want, really

Places like Lymington Haven, Hamble Point et al are expensive because you get straight out on to the Solent and they are in reasonably attractive areas. You will find that prices are lower at places like Shamrock Quay, because it's up the River Itchen and away from the action in a rather run-down bit of Southampton. You might also want to try the upper stretch of the Hamble (particularly if you can get above Bursledon Bridge) or some of the upper reaches of Portsmouth Harbour (for example, places like Wicormarine in Fareham). Then there's places like Island Harbour on the IOW (tidal access, and you have to get there first). So - you pays yer money and takes yer choice.........but I fear that anything on the South coast will be a shock after East coast prices!

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[lanason]

Re: It depends what you want, really

The other option is to buy a boat that can be trailered and then the UK is your oyster ..... or whatever the saying is ......

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[KevB]

I've yet to hear of a boat being turned away from Chichester. I suppose it's one of the best value marinas near the Solent. Still expensive though.
45 mins @ 8 knots to get out of the harbour. Chichester has a lock but can be used at almost all states of the tide and has a long free flow. BIG Marina of about 1200 boats (I think)
On occasions if you don't plan your departure/return right you can get stuck in a long queue for the lock but doesn't happen often.
Chichester marina is in fantastic surroundings with country side all round.

Has a very big motor boat cruising club with cruises most weekends all year round of between 8 - 30 boats participating each weekend.

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[Neraida]

I recently enquired about Town Quay (am in Ocean Village and very happy with berth etc) as they are about a third cheaper than where I am, seem to be the cheapest marina in the Southampton/New Forest area for a marina that is accessible at all states of the tide. Was pretty impressed with the level of security there too, owned by ABP, reason the berths are cheaper is apparently due to wakes from the fast cat ferry a kind of rolly swell every half an hour. Pretty sheltered tho and easy access to and fro Soton Water.

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[terryw]

Why is it they totally ignore the 6knt speed limit, and get away with it?

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[Neraida]

I have yet to see a boat adhering to the speed limit on that part of Southampton Water except for the little bit down the Itchen where it is a bit narrow and gets quite busy. Apparently the bertholders get a bit cross about the fast ferry's wake and they need to be reminded frequently about their speed on approaching TQ. When I went down there to have a look at a berth I witnessed quite a heavy roll of pontoons and clangy rocky boat movement, didn't really faze me tho, as long as you've got plenty of fenders and properly tied up springs on boat it probably isn't that bad.

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[dignity]

Have you any contact details sounds like it might be worth looking into.

Cheers

Paul.

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[Neraida]

Tel: 02380 234397

They are on the web too http://www.marina-info.com/townquay/marinas.asp

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[nicho]

The fast ferries do have permission to carry their (substantial) speed past the normal 6kt boundary, right up towards Town Quay in fact. However, if you listen in to VTS on Channel 12, they always to ask permission "to maintain speed" before they reach Hythe pier. It's usually given.

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