Exmouth slip way,

nugent · 08 July 2016, 12:12

Has it been built yet?
Been meaning to get down there for weeks now, and I would rather there than the extra miles to polly steps, prolly steps is great but Jeezus u got to get there early

dave3235 · 08 July 2016, 13:30

Hi Nugent

There was a thread a few weeks ago from a local and he said end of September for completion , that's if there on schedule.

Maximus · 08 July 2016, 14:01

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Originally Posted by nugent

Has it been built yet?
Been meaning to get down there for weeks now, and I would rather there than the extra miles to polly steps, prolly steps is great but Jeezus u got to get there early

Yep...it was the Same in the past with Exmouth though...and Parking the Trailer!!...

and (if they haven't made provision) I expect will be again!..
One good thing is....I've never had a problem getting up early ...for Boating...Fishing...Shooting ect (anyway)..Funny that

nugent · 09 July 2016, 03:39

Cheers guys,
Be interesting to see be slip, getting up early never a issue fir me,
Day awf work and it's 4:30 am,,, it's the crew that do my head in, they should be great full to be asked / allowed a day on the water

gpsguru · 09 July 2016, 09:24

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Originally Posted by nugent

Has it been built yet?
Been meaning to get down there for weeks now, and I would rather there than the extra miles to polly steps, prolly steps is great but Jeezus u got to get there early

At Polly Steps it is quite funny just to stand and watch during a summer weekend

............. I am retired, so I only go during the week when it is nice and quiet.

If Polly Steps is busy then use Gales Hill Slip which is ok at any time of the tide. Leave your trailer by the fence and park in the town car park opposite ...

gareth9702 · 14 July 2016, 12:08

If you can time your launch and recovery for high tide then I can recommend the slipway at the old Tremlett Boatyard. They charge £18 but there is no problem at all with parking, never any queue, and you launch into very quiet water. They also have water for hosing down and toilet facilities.

Billybruiser · 24 July 2016, 07:09

I've heard that the Exmouth slipway will be chargeable! That info came from someone at the Exe sailing club! The signs are saying open in the autum, we shall see :-)

nugent · 27 July 2016, 18:21

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Originally Posted by gareth9702

If you can time your launch and recovery for high tide then I can recommend the slipway at the old Tremlett Boatyard. They charge £18 but there is no problem at all with parking, never any queue, and you launch into very quiet water. They also have water for hosing down and toilet facilities.

Cheers another avenue I was not aware off

Maximus · 27 July 2016, 18:32

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Cheers another avenue I was not aware off

been there seen it...not for me.
You may be ok with a small RIB or SIB on top of the Tide,anything bigger it's very tight with a very rough track to get there....and the River/ slip is VERY Muddy!
That's why they have the Hose...you'd need it!

gareth9702 · 28 July 2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Maximus

been there seen it...not for me.
You may be ok with a small RIB or SIB on top of the Tide,anything bigger it's very tight with a very rough track to get there....and the River/ slip is VERY Muddy!
That's why they have the Hose...you'd need it!

I have launched my Revenger 23 from Tremlett on two occasions. Surprisingly the mud is not an issue - it does not stick to the boat or trailer. When the yard was active they used to launch 40ft+ flybridge cruisers so there is no lack of depth. And this is confirmed by the number of deep keel yachts in the yard. The rough track is also avoided is you contact them in advance and ask for the main gate to be open. This is accessed off the Exmouth road and is straight and tarmac all the way.

Maximus · 28 July 2016, 19:59

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Originally Posted by gareth9702

I have launched my Revenger 23 from Tremlett on two occasions. Surprisingly the mud is not an issue - it does not stick to the boat or trailer. When the yard was active they used to launch 40ft+ flybridge cruisers so there is no lack of depth. And this is confirmed by the number of deep keel yachts in the yard. The rough track is also avoided is you contact them in advance and ask for the main gate to be open. This is accessed off the Exmouth road and is straight and tarmac all the way.

Maybe....but it must have been right at high water and recovery would have the same issues.
The access track I used was from the Topsham side...not used the Private one.
I realise Everyone has different ideas about launching...and I've scoured the South west on both coasts over the years,to ME the cons on that one outweigh the pro's.