That was steep

[Bigplumbs]

Been in Brixham for a few days at a Rally. Left the little 4.5 m rib in MDL Brixham for 8 days. It was £206 which I thought was rather steep to be honest. What day you lot think.

I paid for 5m as this is the minimum which is fair enough

 

[Bouba]

So about £20 per day plus vat......yes, for 5m that is steep

 

[andy59]

Let's face it, everywhere is getting "Steep", as harbour authorities and marina co's need to satisfy the financial demands of a dwindling economic environment . Wealthy boat owner's have bottomless pocket's dontcha know

 

[Bigplumbs]

They do have very nice showers and toilets that are included in the price though

 

[Bouba]

They do have very nice showers and toilets that are included in the price though

But that shouldn’t be a deciding factor because all marinas should have nice, clean, cared for facilities (included)

 

[stelican]

Not saying that is good value but daily launching charge £18 plus trailer parking .
£20 per day marina charge with facilities and maybe parking seems best choice

 

[Bouba]

Not saying that is good value but daily launching charge £18 plus trailer parking .
£20 per day marina charge with facilities and maybe parking seems best choice

Ahhh....if BigPlumbs fee includes car and trailer parking then it’s not so unreasonable

 

[Wansworth]

Yachting has always been for the rich .We have been through a period were the working poor got above their station but now it looks like things are returning to normal .

 

[Bouba]

Yachting has always been for the rich .We have been through a period were the working poor got above their station but now it looks like things are returning to normal .

Don’t get me started on the working poor nor their bosses, the working lower middle classes

 

[Wansworth]

Don’t get me started on the working poor nor their bosses, the working lower middle classes

Just a comment on social history

 

[stelican]

Ahhh....if BigPlumbs fee includes car and trailer parking then it’s not so unreasonable

No not suggesting trailer parking but maybe car.

 

[Momac]

Yachting has always been for the rich .We have been through a period were the working poor got above their station but now it looks like things are returning to normal .

Other activities have increased in price significantly eg caravans, motorhomes , hotels and holidays abroad.
Although boating is expensive I am sure the alternatives are not cheap.

 

[Wansworth]

Other activities have increased in price significantly eg caravans, motorhomes , hotels and holidays abroad.
Although boating is expensive I am sure the alternatives are not cheap.

Just goes to show the working man should know his place…….Magaluffhere we come

 

[Alicatt]

Looks expensive from our point of view.
Around here the tariffs are roughly:
Up to 8m expect to pay around €12 per day, plus electricity at €0.50 per kWh + water at €3 per 250litre
9m and over €1.2 per meter per day

 

[billskip]

So about £20 per day plus vat......yes, for 5m that is steep

Seagull shite is free in Brixham.....

 

[Daydream believer]

..

 

[stelican]

Seagull shite is free in Brixham.....

And free delivery.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Ahhh....if BigPlumbs fee includes car and trailer parking then it’s not so unreasonable

It did not include trailer or car parking. We left the trailer at the camp site. Parking was £10.50 a day and the launch was £18 which seems to have included pulling it out also. No idea how much trailer parking was

 

[Seastoke]

Plumbs what you forget the staff for 24hr security , the maintenance of the jetties, the water bill, the electricity to hot the water and lights , the rates,
Also to make a profit out of your twenty qwid , it would be easier to say we don’t want you. Just saying.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Plumbs what you forget the staff for 24hr security , the maintenance of the jetties, the water bill, the electricity to hot the water and lights , the rates,
Also to make a profit out of your twenty qwid , it would be easier to say we don’t want you. Just saying.

I just thought it was expensive and will make me think twice next time