Malish
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N pontoon, guess you can work out boat type and name ;-)
Which East coast marina?
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dune16
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Indeed!
Sniper
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As an extension to the original question, I'm thinking about staying in over the winter but would want to walk ashore so I would vacate the prestigious swinging mooring only a short mile down river from the muddy hard. Any views on which Marina are most likely to do a reasonable deal? As far as I can see only SYH publish a rate on line.
maby
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Definitely Wolverstone - it's a lovely place and part of the MDL chain, so you'll be buying space in marinas all over the country, France and even Spain rather than just the East Coast.
We have spent time in Shotley and I agree that it is a friendly place but, having spent our first six or seven years of boat ownership in a locked marina before moving to the Solent, I can only say "never again"!
We have spent time in Shotley and I agree that it is a friendly place but, having spent our first six or seven years of boat ownership in a locked marina before moving to the Solent, I can only say "never again"!
sailorman
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Try Fox,s more sheltered & warmer + onsite catering every day + careful boat handling & everything you need is on site
pyrojames
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I am trying to decide between Ipswich Haven and SYH for the winter. SYH. Is better for access but somewhat expose in the sou'westers. Ipswich Haven is nice and protected.
PaulRainbow
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Shotley have always done a Winter package deal, which is normally very reasonable. It's not bad here in the Winter, reasonably sheltered from the wind and of course the lock keeps any waves/swell out anyway.
Leighb
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I think they all do winter deals, and pricewise there is not a great deal of difference between them for wintering afloat.
It is very much down to personal preference and ease of access etc.
It is very much down to personal preference and ease of access etc.
Stork_III
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Shotley not currently showing a winter rate, but Nov 2015 to Mar 2016 was £22.50/m/Month inc VAT.
pyrojames
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Shotley doesn't work for me as the marina isn't deep enough anyway. I've been there once only, and that was entertaining enough!
Koeketiene
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We spent one season at Shotley.
Guapa draws 7'.
On more than once occasion, we found ourselves stuck in our own berth.
Lucky Duck
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We ground to a halt half halfway down an 'isle' with a draft of 1.9m* although I believe they have dredged since
* checked via the cill at Woodbridge tidemill
* checked via the cill at Woodbridge tidemill
maby
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It is very shallow - and coming out of the lock down that narrow dredged channel can be pretty nerve racking...
dune16
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Think that pretty much decides it then and I'll start off in SYH. I have gone with the fin keel 389 so draft of 1.98m.
PaulRainbow
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There is plenty of depth here for your draft. I have about 3m on my berth and i've never had an issue in the marina, in the channel or coming over the lock sill, i draw 1.8m. Reports of problems must be very old, i remember them dredging the place about 5 years ago. The channel is dead straight, well marked and an Inogen leading light makes coming into the lock in the dark a breeze. LW on the biggest of Springs might leave the channel a little shallow, but on those rarest of occasions the lock keepers would advise you anyway.
The picture painted above bares no relationship to my experience here and quite frankly, i'm mystified how anyone could find the channel a challenge. They should try a few of the North Norfolk harbours if they want a challenge.
Otter
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See what I mean?
PaulRainbow
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Quite frankly, your suggestions that Shotley berth holders are somehow brainwashed are rather offensive. I'm perfectly capable of deciding which marina suits me best and i'm perfectly capable of being objective. It isn't perfect here, no more than it's perfect at any other marina. Marinas are like boats, there are compromises to be made.
maby
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Let's not turn it into "marina wars"! The OP asked for opinions and we have all given ours. We've spent a few days in Shotley and enjoyed it while we were tied up but, equally, I've watched the depth gauge showing zero with some nervousness as I moved from our berth to the lock. I've also made it along the entrance channel a few times, but again rather nervously. Ultimately, I guess, the problem as far as I'm concerned is the presence of a lock - we spent our first five years of sailing from a locked marina and it was a real revelation when we moved to an open-water marina. It is so liberating to be able to decide at a moment's notice that we want to go out, drop three lines and be sailing a couple of minutes later. I know that there are places where there is no option, but if I am faced with the choice between a locked marina and an open water marina a couple of miles apart and at similar prices, then I know which I will choose.
DipperToo
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Up to this year, I had been at Shotley for over a decade (moved the boat to Brixham this spring for a year or two). The only issue I ever encountered was at low tide (springs) when I touched the lock with 2.1m draught. Yes, I do have a swing keel, but only ever had to slightly raise it on extreme low tides in the lock. Otherwise, Shotley was ideally placed for outings whatever the weather.
Finchy
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Hi dune16
Very glad you have gone with SO389 , absolutely a great yacht sure you will not regret your decision it is a pleasure to sail. We have found our SO379 to be reasonably quick and very safe with very few issues to date having covered some serious and very enjoyable passages since taking ownership from selling dealer C&C in June 2012.
Very much understand the importance in having close after sales support especially in the first year, initially we also berthed at SYH but now we much prefer to berth at Shotley Marina... D25 please drop in for a chat anytime around most weeks in season. We also have a small but growing SO379/389 community at Shotley currently 3x SO379s one deep fin and 2x shoal wing keels with another joining us next season. We therefore have a reasonable wealth of well rounded owner experience on this SO model , any help we can give you drop me a line only to pleased to help.... C&C have all my details ask Duncan if you need my contact details.
Very glad you have gone with SO389 , absolutely a great yacht sure you will not regret your decision it is a pleasure to sail. We have found our SO379 to be reasonably quick and very safe with very few issues to date having covered some serious and very enjoyable passages since taking ownership from selling dealer C&C in June 2012.
Very much understand the importance in having close after sales support especially in the first year, initially we also berthed at SYH but now we much prefer to berth at Shotley Marina... D25 please drop in for a chat anytime around most weeks in season. We also have a small but growing SO379/389 community at Shotley currently 3x SO379s one deep fin and 2x shoal wing keels with another joining us next season. We therefore have a reasonable wealth of well rounded owner experience on this SO model , any help we can give you drop me a line only to pleased to help.... C&C have all my details ask Duncan if you need my contact details.