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Old Today, 08:39   #1
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ABC Power marine, Gallows Point

Hi all, I'm in a bit of dilemma and hoped someone had some guidance!

Last 2 years our boat has been berthed at Conwy Marina. Contract is now up and I don't think I'm renewing for a few reasons, main one being it's getting bl00dy expensive!

I've brought the boat home for now but it really takes up too much driveway space so I've been looking around and wondered about ABC.

Their storage fee is half the price and much more flexible in terms of cancellation, as another option is that we may sell her this year and don't want to be stuck with a long term contract. Also find the gate opening times restrictive (but obviously understand why they are what they are!)

Do any of you guys use ABC? I like the idea of being able to self launch for free, but also having the option of their tractor launch/recovery for a fee. One thing that's not clear though, their website says tractor launch at all states of tide, but then elsewhere it says the slipway is available HW+/-3hrs. Does this mean you will have to use the tractor outside this window?

Anyone used their toilets/showers? The Mrs in particular likes a shower after a day in the water before we head home, but in her words "I aren't using some filthy showers behind a petrol station!"

And perhaps most important of all - where's the nearest pub for some post-water relaxation?!!

As you can probably tell, I'm not really familiar with that part of Anglesey, being from West Yorkshire!

Cheers gang 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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