Yacht Dry Storage - Solent Area
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Can anyone recommend somewhere to store a 38ft yacht for say 2-3 years that isn't going to be almost the same price as annual marina fee (we are paying 4k a year in Port Solent on a sublet). Due to young children I am considering either putting it into storage, it wouldn't need to be indoor or selling it. Preferably it would be a yard with a hoist and some spare room i.e. deacons.
I have already contacted the PH Broker (Cheers Alex).
Ta
Alex
I have already contacted the PH Broker (Cheers Alex).
Ta
Alex
The idea is to park up or sell, I know people go sailing with babies but at the moment I cannot see it happening.
Maybe it needs a little more planning, prehaps I should get a copy of "kids in the cockpit" and see what they suggest.
It looks like £2.2-2.5k is the going rate for annual storage.
Maybe it needs a little more planning, prehaps I should get a copy of "kids in the cockpit" and see what they suggest.
It looks like £2.2-2.5k is the going rate for annual storage.
ALawson said:
The idea is to park up or sell, I know people go sailing with babies but at the moment I cannot see it happening.
hehe, ours is 7mths old and yesterday we bought a JOD35 for a bit of action around the cans, a bit of family cruising and a bit of 2 handed racing. What makes you say that you cannot see yourself sailing with kids? I know it is difficult, but surely the earlier they start enjoying the sea, the better?Alex,
If you're not going to sell, then I would look at some of the yards that have sprung up up-river from Shamrock Quay. When you drive over the Northam Bridge towards Southampton, you see a yard next to the rowing club... I doubt they charge a huge amount for storage.
Alex (aka PH Yacht Broker)
If you're not going to sell, then I would look at some of the yards that have sprung up up-river from Shamrock Quay. When you drive over the Northam Bridge towards Southampton, you see a yard next to the rowing club... I doubt they charge a huge amount for storage.
Alex (aka PH Yacht Broker)
Have sailed with both my girls - now 3 and 5 - since they were born.
Our cruising range has shortened considerably, we're much more cautious when making weather related calls and we motor sail a lot when we really should be sailing - but it's been completely practical. Having children has certainly changed the way we use our boat, but we don't enjoy it any less as a consequence.
Since it appears that the cost of laying your boat up is hardly any cheaper than keeping it in commission - I'd certainly recomend giving it a go.
Our cruising range has shortened considerably, we're much more cautious when making weather related calls and we motor sail a lot when we really should be sailing - but it's been completely practical. Having children has certainly changed the way we use our boat, but we don't enjoy it any less as a consequence.
Since it appears that the cost of laying your boat up is hardly any cheaper than keeping it in commission - I'd certainly recomend giving it a go.
I've been sailing since I was two months old and my brother was younger. Have photos of my parents winning the sonata family championship on the Clyde, nappies drying and flying on the rigging and my feeding timed for between the races. I think there were a few protests from other crews!!
Shar2 said:
We used to keep our catamaran up at Wicormarine on Fareham Creek. Very friendly and well equiped boatyard.
http://www.wicormarine.co.uk/I suspect that this might be the cheapest place in Portsmouth harbour.
You could also look at the IoW. Bembridge or Island Harbour could offer value for money.
If you are thinking about France, then Cherbourg is easy, but you should also consider places like St Vaast, Carentan or Diellette.
Don
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don4l said:
http://www.wicormarine.co.uk/
I suspect that this might be the cheapest place in Portsmouth harbour.
You could also look at the IoW. Bembridge or Island Harbour could offer value for money.
If you are thinking about France, then Cherbourg is easy, but you should also consider places like St Vaast, Carentan or Diellette.
Don
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St Vasst, £1.9k per year!I suspect that this might be the cheapest place in Portsmouth harbour.
You could also look at the IoW. Bembridge or Island Harbour could offer value for money.
If you are thinking about France, then Cherbourg is easy, but you should also consider places like St Vaast, Carentan or Diellette.
Don
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don4l said:
http://www.wicormarine.co.uk/
I suspect that this might be the cheapest place in Portsmouth harbour.
You could also look at the IoW. Bembridge or Island Harbour could offer value for money.
If you are thinking about France, then Cherbourg is easy, but you should also consider places like St Vaast, Carentan or Diellette.
Don
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Bembridge would be a no I am pretty sure,my uncles boatyard there is always full of local boats, and the haul out facilities are only for smallish boats,I.E. up to 10mtrsI suspect that this might be the cheapest place in Portsmouth harbour.
You could also look at the IoW. Bembridge or Island Harbour could offer value for money.
If you are thinking about France, then Cherbourg is easy, but you should also consider places like St Vaast, Carentan or Diellette.
Don
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If it's for 3 years wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to sell it then buy again when the time suits.
Even dry stored she will need work doing or at least being checked over every now and then.
Or if you really want to keep her have her hoisted out and have he delivered in land where storage is less of a premium.
Even dry stored she will need work doing or at least being checked over every now and then.
Or if you really want to keep her have her hoisted out and have he delivered in land where storage is less of a premium.
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