markee_b Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hi all - I'm relatively new to the area and am weeks away from the CFO freeing up some funds for me to get waterborne. Can anyone please advise on moorings in the area that don't necessarily cost an arm and both legs (as she won't approve this) ? I live Southbourne way, so either Christchurch or (preferably) Poole and if I was going to be fussy I'd like something where I can walk on the boat at any state of tide and take her away ! All advice gratefully received....Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 You can forget Poole, the cost is horrendous, and getting more by the day. Christchurch is you best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Many of the moorings in Christchurch are council moorings / or Bournemouth and West Hants Water moorings. There is a waiting list for most ( all ? ) of these. Especially the ones where you are in water all the time ( Like those around Tuckton tea gardens ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 generally you have either marinas (which enable the walk on convienince you indicate) or moorings, which will require the use of a tendder to get out to - although they are mainy all tide access in this area due to the small tidal range in those harbours. some are avaiable in Poole Harbour at around 600 ps plus the harbour fees, crown estate fees etc bringing the annual costs up to 7-800 marina fees are per metre and (1) few small boat spaces are available in Poole (2) as said they are quite expensive - 3-500 pm/pa ie you won't get a lot of change out of 2000 for a 6m boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markee_b Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thanks guys...way it's looking in Poole Harbour I wouldn't get a lot of change out of 4 grand for a marina berth for a 6m boat ! Would you happen to have any contacts for the relevant local authorities ? More thanks ! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Mark I can get you a berth at Salterns Marina without too much hassel, but the price is about as high as it gets. Their prices go from <5.0m, <7.6m, <8.0m, <10m If you are willing to spend the wonga let me know and I can get the paperwork out to you. What boat are you hoping to get? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Congratulations on the new boat Mark. I am sue you re going to love her! All the best Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markee_b Posted February 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Thanks Tom...have to contain my excitement for a few weeks now ! Look forward to meeting some people on the water soon... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 So Mark, what boat have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi Mark Just to give you some idea, I applied for a mooring at Poole over 12mths ago when I first moved here and I am still on the waiting list. I was advised the average waiting time is approx 2yrs! I too looked at Christchurch and the best contact is Bournemouth & West Hampshire Water - Tel: 01202 444646 contact name Ian Poate or go to their website Bournemouth & West Water for an information pack. I have to say I am not bothered at the moment as I don't have a boat big enough, in my opinion, to wet moor but I am looking to go bigger when finds allow. Good luck in your search Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markee_b Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks to Tom and the guys at Southern I'm soon to be the proud owner of a Merry Fisher 605, the one thats parked up at Salterns at the moment if anyone has seen it. For berthing I hope to go for a dry berth at Parkstone Bay - have put my feelers out with Great White already Thanks for all the replies so far, suppose I ought to join the club for proper now too ! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Markee, We saw your boat today while out with Tom on the training day- she's a beauty i bet you can wait to get going! Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markee_b Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks ! And you're not wrong ! I promised the missus that I'd finish my Day Skipper stuff before buying so still have to honour that agreement (in as much that I have ton submit to delayed delivery) !!! Roll on mid April ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hi Mark Pleasure meeting you and your friends earlier. Hope you enjoyed the run out and that she will be all you are hoping for. All the best Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott Turner Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi Mark Pleasure meeting you and your friends earlier. Hope you enjoyed the run out and that she will be all you are hoping for. All the best Tom Hi Tom, Nice to meet you yesterday, the 605 was great, couldn't fault her. I know Mark can't wait until he take delivery, 2006 will be an exciting first year. Good luck and tight lines for the coming season, hopefully see you again some time. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markee_b Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I can only echo Scott there She was perfect and I am dead dead dead dead dead excited about getting out there and into 'em ! I'm also pretty excited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Removed Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 All that exiting stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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