Boat storage down South

Tim M · 11 October 2005, 09:25

I had this conversation with several people last night who, if I recall said they could sort out storage that wouldn't cost the earth. However I had a shandy too many and can't remember much else like who said what and how much it would be. This brings to my question......

I would like to keep my RIB down here in the Portsmouth area, on it's trailer. The storage place doesn't nessasserily have to be next to a slipway - I can tow it a few miles to a slip. Can anyone recommend anywhere which isn't going to require me to apply for a second student loan under a dodgy name with a fake passport?

Tim

Richard B · 11 October 2005, 09:32

Ken Brown's In Portsmouth, or join Eastney Cruising Association.

Rodan · 11 October 2005, 10:20

023 9281 4246 (Ken Brown...)

Tim M · 11 October 2005, 10:32

Spoke to him and he (or one of his employees) was very helpful. They do a winter package which sounds good although it is pricey. The other issue if I go with him is that I will still have to find somehwere to store my trailer.

Another possibilty might be to rent a garage or something

Hugh Jardon · 11 October 2005, 10:55

calshot would be around 400 a year i suspect for your boat and the place has 2 slipways, but might be a bit of a drive from you, but will be a lot cheaper than ken browns

Mollers · 11 October 2005, 13:09

If you wanna drag 'em to Cornwall. You can bung 'em in the barn with mine for the price of a tub of rat bait and a bloody good fire extinguisher!!

Hugh Jardon · 11 October 2005, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Mollulnan

If you wanna drag 'em to Cornwall. You can bung 'em in the barn with mine for the price of a tub of rat bait and a bloody good fire extinguisher!!

whats the plan for stopping mice nibling your bits?

Pete7 · 11 October 2005, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Chris Hartley

whats the plan for stopping mice nibling your bits?

think JW uses sodium chlorate to stop scottish mice nibbling his

Janet and Bill · 11 October 2005, 13:55

Church Farm Caravan Storage at Bosham. £600/year for 6.5m. Storage is in well ventilated secure barns.

Mollers · 11 October 2005, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Pete7

think JW uses sodium chlorate to stop scottish mice nibbling his

Yep, I find mixed with a little parafin it makes it easier to rub in!

gtflash · 11 October 2005, 20:08

calshot is cheap and good slips but security is awful (10m rib stolen @2pm weekday once), insurance can be difficult and its the most miserable place in the world when winter comes, but my boats lived there for 3 years no probs

Hugh Jardon · 12 October 2005, 16:58

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Originally Posted by gtflash

calshot is cheap and good slips but security is awful (10m rib stolen @2pm weekday once), insurance can be difficult and its the most miserable place in the world when winter comes, but my boats lived there for 3 years no probs

how much do you pay and for what sort of boat, did you get a parking ticket also for the car, My friend is there but has a 27 footer but wondered what it would cost for a smaller boat, am guessing around 400 as below, also do you know how much it costs to camp there with a caravan as that looks very handy

cheers

c

steve b · 12 October 2005, 19:58

I have booked a pitch at solent dinghies near lymington

£50 per month 4 a 6mtr rib

I have not got the tele no as a basta-d stole me wallet today

they are on the web

if u have a problem I should have the no in a few days

steve

Neal · 12 October 2005, 20:55

Tim when we spoke to Calshot in the spring they were full and said to talk to them at the end of the year. We have a year pass for slip and like it there easy to park, change rooms, wash down points for boats have a look at their web site.

Rogue Wave · 12 October 2005, 21:13

solent breezes might be able to help you out

Jizm · 12 October 2005, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Neal

Tim when we spoke to Calshot in the spring they were full and said to talk to them at the end of the year. We have a year pass for slip and like it there easy to park, change rooms, wash down points for boats have a look at their web site.

have you got a link for their site please neal?
thanks

Neal · 13 October 2005, 06:50

http://www.hants.gov.uk/calshot/snow.html try this

Tim M · 13 October 2005, 11:27

Eastney Crusing Assosation finally got back to me yesterday. Apparenlty they have a waiting list for storage which would mean a several month wait. I'd have to pay £200 joining feee just to get on the list, so in theory I'd be paying just to wait. Then it would be another £314 or so a year for storage.

Neal · 13 October 2005, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Tim M

. Then it would be another £314 or so a year for storage.

That does not sound too bad from some quotes i've had in the past.

The Jackeens · 13 October 2005, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Tim M

I'd be paying just to wait. Then it would be another £314 or so a year for storage.

At those prices thats why theres a waiting list ......

theres a number of guys here who keep their boats there and the club is nice and relaxed and friendly. From memory i think they have an electric winch also.

paul