Boat Scrubber East Cowes Marina

tim griffin · 07 March 2006, 09:40

Tried to book the rib for a scrub but have been told due to technical problems it will be months before running again. Cancelled subscription today any one else signed up on the Island to be aware.

Peter J · 07 March 2006, 13:53

Is there one on the River Hamble? or has that got the same problem?

SOLENTER · 07 March 2006, 14:36

Yep and on your recommendtion tim............................................... ..................Thanks for tip of chap

Carl · 07 March 2006, 15:20

just had a chat with the boat scrub people. the iow scrubber doesnt sound like its coming back. the port solent one has gone for good,which is a bastard for me. hamble,haslar and brighton are ok

SOLENTER · 07 March 2006, 15:28

Just when you think you have it sorted some s-d always has to spoil it
Hay Ho

tcwozere · 07 March 2006, 16:49

I heard the Port Solent one was being removed, and then put back.. It seems the inventor tinkered one time too many, and made the thing inoperable..

The Haslar one is still there, with a rumour its being moved to the outside of the hammerhead so it can accomodate longer vessels..

tim griffin · 17 March 2006, 11:00

I may be taking over the running of the boat scrubber have a meeting next week will let you know what happens . I still like the idea of it and it does make a difference just need to work out some terms and conditions and it should be up and running again.

Carl · 17 March 2006, 12:43

cool.ill be over for my weekly bottom scrub

tim griffin · 17 March 2006, 19:34

That is gonna sting unless you mean you now have a boat

Dino · 17 March 2006, 19:48

Tim
Sorry to show my complete ignorance of the "scrubber" but does it clean a non antifouled hull?How often should you have it done?How much does it cost?
You can tell i really don't want to paint my bottom

tim griffin · 18 March 2006, 07:48

Hi Dino

cost is £27 per month for unlimited scrubs . The boat is tied alongside a moving pontoon. The brushes are then raised and the boat passes over them takes around 20 mins for a rib. It does make a difference on fuel consumption with a nice clean bottom. It is not so great on removing heavy fouling but if you start clean and maintain it that way then not a problem. It does clean around the transom very well but a long brush on mine does the job fine. If you keep it in the water and don't want to antifoul then a couple times a month should be ok.

Dino · 18 March 2006, 10:12

Hi Tim
Sounds good,I'm going to keep her on a drying mooring so she shouldn't foul,just get mud stains.Are you going to take it over then?Is there a time limit on the £27 a month?i.e.can you subscribe for 4 months at a time?

tim griffin · 18 March 2006, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino

Hi Tim
Sounds good,I'm going to keep her on a drying mooring so she shouldn't foul,just get mud stains.Are you going to take it over then?Is there a time limit on the £27 a month?i.e.can you subscribe for 4 months at a time?

Will no more Thursday

Carl · 10 April 2006, 12:49

any news tim,im getting itchy

tim griffin · 10 April 2006, 20:28

Yup should be online by early May . The scrubber will be run by Sally Water Taxi's . Wil post more when I have more details