Whilst I agree Salcombe is expensive, it does have the advantage of being usable for the duration of your holiday. I was down that way last year, and there wasn't a single day during the 2 weeks that I would have been able to launch a Hope Cove.
I launched daily at Kingsbridge, Totnes and Dittisham.
I think Kingsbridge has visitors moorings, but it does dry out.
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