sparky Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Any members hoping to work on their boats the weekend need to get there EARLY! They have coned and chained all along both sides of main road, Parking between boats not allowed now either......could be busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Cobbs are in my view heading for an exodus of boats. They are cutting all previously enjoyed benefits ie lift out bacon sandwiches and coffee are lacking this year, virtually no parking which as a customer I feel I am entitled to, no fishing competitions in fact they are in my view getting greedy and will in time pay for their short sightedness Jim, Leicester Fisheagle, Kingfisher 126 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 I did ask them about parking by the boats It seems it is elf and safety At another yard a boat frll off its props and landed on a car So no parking by boats anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 I was told it was a boat at Shamrock Quay not even at Cobbs. I agree Martin they are getting greedy. Oh for another large Marina in Poole !! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 It not like that at Lymington Yacht Haven where my boat in on the hard, you can park anywhere there is a space. A lot of that space is by a boat. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I am leaving this year I cant believe how bad its got had my boat damaged last year un able to park when the suns outs unable to keep boat out when I wanted to so ime going .mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 It is all a bit sad, the place seems to of lost its heart. A lot of the banter in the office has gone. losing the fishing Comp I think must be very negative to MDL in the long term. Does anyone know exactly how many club boats moor here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 11:38 PM, fisherman1055 said: At another yard a boat frll off its props and landed on a car So no parking by boats anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been thinking (unusual I know) about this. I would much rather a boat fell on my car or van than on me, where do they get the elf n safety card from? If their staff propped the boats up correctly they wouldn't' fall down! train the staff correctly. Next they will be telling us we can't walk between the boats or get on them to work in case they fall over, you just couldn't make it up. boyscott and Mal Thomas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, jerry.shutter said: Does anyone know exactly how many club boats moor here? I am guessing at about 15/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 It’s a shame we cannot put our gripes forward en masse. As we all know you pay your money and take your choice. Shouldnt you be washing your hair to take Dean out Martin? Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, jerry.shutter said: Shouldnt you be washing your hair to take Dean out Martin? Jerry you obviously don't know my boys, if I went out with them I would be off work for a week Jim, jerry.shutter and Kingfisher 126 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Sounds like Dave's replacement isn't a great fit! Or maybe he is being dictated to from above?!?!Be interesting to know if this is the same at other MDL marinas like Hythe.Rob Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 That would be interesting Rob as i’m pretty sure the new Manager was there before he moved to Cobbs!! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 A tough business to be in , in these weather conditions. But that site is protected from the winds far more than ours. I would think that making your group thoughts known to someone higher up in MDL may get a better response, they would not want to risk loosing multiple berth holders. jerry.shutter and Steve S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Yes, find who took over the regional director role from Dogfish! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 The last time I was in the office a little while ago, I could not help overhearing the Manager speaking with someone with regards to a high demand for births. I have been at Cobbs since 1992 and have suffered many frustrations since, but experience has taught me that Cobbs is one of the cheapest Marinas around. You simply get what you pay for !!! I would also like to say that Cobbs has improved significantly over the years and as Charlie says it is a tough one these days running a Marina with various liabilities being thrown at you. I would not be surprised if their Insurance company have requested this due to the recent incident and possible claim. The parking has always been a bind but I personally am happy to stay at Cobbs. Tarlach., castaway and Stuie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Blimey.........I've opened a can of worms!😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 32 minutes ago, sparky said: I've opened a can of worms!😊 Then go fishing and give us a report Kingfisher 126, iansimpson63 and Jim 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, Maverick said: Then go fishing and give us a report I wish !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 next week ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 14 hours ago, alun j. said: next week ??? looks possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 9:45 PM, Maverick said: Cobbs are in my view heading for an exodus of boats. They are cutting all previously enjoyed benefits ie lift out bacon sandwiches and coffee are lacking this year, virtually no parking which as a customer I feel I am entitled to, no fishing competitions in fact they are in my view getting greedy and will in time pay for their short sightedness I have asked about coffee and bacon rolls, these are supposed to be available but the vouchers are late. I spoke to the guy in the shop who said they should be available, I checked with the office who agreed they should be available but were late. i now park on the yellow line on the road by the boat, where are the traffic wardens to give me a ticket. Office staff walk past and seem uninterested. Tony Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 39 minutes ago, fisherman1055 said: i now park on the yellow line on the road by the boat, where are the traffic wardens to give me a ticket. Office staff walk past and seem uninterested. Hopefully, they have been instructed to show common sense during a difficult and busy period. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Just start constantly coughing if they come near to tell you off. Steve S, Ohgreatone, fisherman1055 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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