Trafalgar Dry Stack - Portsmouth

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Tempted to park my rib there for the Summer, any PH'ers used it/experiences?

I've used drystack previously on the Isle of Wight, I quite fancy the idea of being able to run straight from the mainland.

TIA

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gizard said:

Have had a boat there for 5 years - they have 3 fork lifts. good service.

You could keep a boat nearer the sea yes - but my view is would you rather spend more time on the boat or sitting in a traffic jam to get nearer the coast? If you are coming down the A3 - it is a good 20 mins quicker than getting to Southsea.

They generally launch your boat and have it alongside ready and waiting for you (minimum hours notice) + plus jet wash the underside before putting it back in the rack (our boat has never been antifouled as it has always been drystacked.

PM if you like and i can introduce you to them! What sort of size Rib have you got (although it will be fine unless it is an absolute monster - our boat is 43ft and 7.5 tonnes so we have to keep >50% fuel otherwise it can be tricky to lift, it is a c of g issue as they do lift heavier shorter boats)?

cheers

G.

Edited by gizard on Tuesday 30th March 23:28

Thanks for this, really useful.

7.5 tonnes! Not quite in that league, a 6.5m Cobra so I'll be put up in the naughty corner I suspect.

I'd come to the same conclusion about distance, really easy for me to drop off the M27 or even the train at Portchester if I'm travelling light. I'll have a mooring at Seaview for when I'm on the Island. I'm going to Southampton on Sunday so might wander along and take a look but pretty certain I'll give it a go for the season and see how it works out.

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Thought I'd post up a follow up to my original post.

Took my Rib down last Saturday, quickly off the trailer and onto a rack. Back down on Monday for a quick induction, boat into the water ready for a sneaky few days on the Island. Weather grim so we tried the cafe out, very nice!

Run out of the harbour was as suggested 20 mins or so but actually, as the boat hadn't been used since last year, it was quite comforting to check all was well before we hit the Solent. Trip across was lively but fine, just got to our mooring as the heavens opened good and proper!

So far so good then! Thanks for all the input.

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I’ve got a season mooring at Seaview. Would imagine most of the yacht clubs/harbours have got visitor moorings.