Tender mooring/storage - Putney/Wandsworth

[TRA1929]

Hi,

First post so thanks in advance for any replies.

As a serial boat owner who has still not learnt the lesson, I am looking at something more cost effective than my last foray into ownership i.e. Over-powered boat in St Kats.

To that end I am looking at taking on a more "value" boat (30' 70's cruiser) and keeping it a mid-river mooring to remove the biggest previous constraint, which was locks/berthing/general hassle of getting in/out of St Kats. With the intention of actually using it occasionally this time.

I've managed to get an option on a mid-river mooring near Putney Bridge. Issue I now face is tender storage. Seems there isn’t anywhere on that stretch of the river where a tender can be left (all be it a very old one with the outboard removed, i.e. little interest to being stolen - as much as that reality exists).

Am I missing something, as there are a number of mid river moorings in that area. So presumably there must be somewhere to embark/disembark, leave the tender. I dont mind a short journey (upto a mile) if needs be.

Currently its the only blocker to get me back on the water and starting to haemorrhage money again. Therefore any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[TrueBlue]

Hurlingham YC used to have some representation on here. They seemed to be a friendly lot.
Oherwise perhaps an approach to Renalagh YC or Thames Rowing Club might be of use.
Methinks an approach in person might produce better results.

I haven't been that way in many years so this information may be worthless.

 

[Pump-Out]

I assume that you have spoken to Chas Newens Marine? They run pretty much everything there and, I think, have a compound at the far end of the embankment.

PO