Petrol in Salcombe

Observer · 26 August 2004, 17:15

Spending next week in Salcombe and taking RIB/trailer. I have a mooring for the RIB so won't need to launch/recover. But, what about refuellling? Is there waterside facility locally? I have 25 litre containers but I think strictly not allowed to fill them at roadside fuel station - or is there a way around that?

Any ideas/suggestions?

Just partly answering my own question, I see from www.marinefuel.info there is a fuel barge but petrol 108p per litre!!! What do others do? Drag the boat out every time it need refuellling?

Louise · 26 August 2004, 17:19

Salcombe does have a fuel barge. I think it does petrol and diesel but I'm just trying to check for you now!

Sorry - can't find out anything more than you've already found! Cookee would be the person to ask but he's away racing this weekend. Might be worth PMing him in case he hasn't left yet?

Hope you have a good holiday.

Tim M · 26 August 2004, 17:29

You can fill upto 20l (correct me if I'm wrong; it's either 20 or 25) as long as it's in a metal container marked flammable etc. at a roadside station.

Observer · 26 August 2004, 17:31

Thanks Louise. I suppose the straight choice is a premium of (say) 30p per litre = £25 for fixed tank + reserve or haul the boat out, strap it on etc etc and tow it to nearest garage but takes 1-2 hours out of the day.

I wouldn't mind hauling the reserve tank on its own plus a couple of 25 litre containers from car to boat but will I be able to get them filled?

Nick Hearne · 26 August 2004, 17:32

Hi I have used the fuel barge but it is expensive!
There is a petrol station in Marlborough with a very good mini market open late too!
Or there is one in just as you come in to salcombe I have filled up at both using Jerry cans with no problems!
Have a great time!
Nick

Louise · 26 August 2004, 17:32

I think Cookee has posted his mobile number over on the 'Cowes Next Weekend (Powerboat Racing)' thread in the 'Cruising' section. He's a really nice guy and I don't reckon he'd mind if you gave him a call and asked his advice. Just a thought!

Observer · 26 August 2004, 17:38

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Originally Posted by timofengland

You can fill upto 20l (correct me if I'm wrong; it's either 20 or 25) as long as it's in a metal container marked flammable etc. at a roadside station.

Ah Tim - thanks for that. I found STORAGE limit is 2 x 10l metal containers which may be what's ringing the bell for you. But if they're not actually being stored? And how come 25l plastic reserve tank is OK? Is that just OK to have on the boat but you can't (strictly) fill it roadside? What am I missing here?

Observer · 26 August 2004, 17:42

Thanks Nick - that's useful to know.

Brian · 26 August 2004, 17:59

If you dont like filling in Salcombe, you can come out and turn left, and go into Dartmouth. Refuel at the barge next to the Resnova where "price depends on attitude". So be nice to Mr. Man. Petrol and diesel.

Or............

turn right and go down to Plymouth. Lots of places but my favourite is Mayflower Marina, just before you get to the Hamoaze. Petrol, diesel, or gas.
Both the above take cards as well.

Both paces well worth a visit anyway!
If you need others give me a shout. But those are the nearest.

Nick Hearne · 26 August 2004, 18:02

Tim I see you are from Bucks!
Do you know anythere to keep a boat do you?
I am in Beaconsfield!
Nick

Louise · 26 August 2004, 18:03

Sorry Brian - forgot you also had the pleasure of living in beautiful South Devon!

Brian · 26 August 2004, 19:23

Quote:

You can fill upto 20l (correct me if I'm wrong; it's either 20 or 25) as long as it's in a metal container marked flammable etc. at a roadside station.

Tim,
What is all this Health and Safety, namby-pamby, PC police stuff?
I regularly take my 4x4 into a petrol station and fill it up and 2x25l, 4x10l and 8x5l cans, no problem! Well, one old biddy tried to stop we once. Just made a low growling noise at the back of my throat and showed her my teeth and she soon backed off!
Only problem I have had is, the blasted pump clicks off at about 80l and you have to go back in and ask them to note the details and reset the pump. You get "OOh, you've got a big one Sir!". To which I usually reply "Yeah, good to see you too, now reset the bloody pump".

ashleyd · 26 August 2004, 19:53

Just spent 2 week in salcombe. Fuel barge price was £1.15 so we went to plymouth and fueled up at battery marina for 98p. Mine you I did take on 250Lts so there was some small logic in the trip. Dartmouth barge was £1.19

David Hickman · 26 August 2004, 19:58

Salcombe and Dartmouth are both owned by the same person/business.Yeowards in Island street Salcombe.
Torquay Fuels is £1.10/lt. Don't bother calling them on Ch37a(M1) they never answer, you need to call the mobile number on the pontoon.

mstacey · 26 August 2004, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Brian

Tim,
Only problem I have had is, the blasted pump clicks off at about 80l and you ".

BOB takes 180 litres so I often have to get them to reset the pump at the local Tesco in Exmouth.

On the subject of the 25l plastic fuel containers , I have never had any problem filling them at a petrol station as after all they are designed for fuel.

Observer · 26 August 2004, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Tim,
What is all this Health and Safety, namby-pamby, PC police stuff?
I regularly take my 4x4 into a petrol station and fill it up and 2x25l, 4x10l and 8x5l cans, no problem! Well, one old biddy tried to stop we once. Just made a low growling noise at the back of my throat and showed her my teeth and she soon backed off!
Only problem I have had is, the blasted pump clicks off at about 80l and you have to go back in and ask them to note the details and reset the pump. You get "OOh, you've got a big one Sir!". To which I usually reply "Yeah, good to see you too, now reset the bloody pump".

Mmmmm (full of coy admiration). Noting your profile, Brian, you clearly do have a big 'un. If we 'run up against you' I'd certainly like to have a go on your 9.5m projectile.

Observer · 26 August 2004, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Tim I see you are from Bucks!
Do you know anythere to keep a boat do you?
I am in Beaconsfield!
Nick

Nick, I'm in GX. Where you looking to keep a boat?

Nick Hearne · 27 August 2004, 07:44

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Originally Posted by Observer

Nick, I'm in GX. Where you looking to keep a boat?

Any where local to beaconsfield, I have just had a quote from someone in Beaconsfiel at £21.15 a week which is a bit steep!
Nick

Manos · 27 August 2004, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by timofengland

You can fill upto 20l (correct me if I'm wrong; it's either 20 or 25) as long as it's in a metal container marked flammable etc. at a roadside station.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashleyd

Dartmouth barge was £1.19

i.e Euro 1.785/ltr where here the most expensive is Euro 0.89/ltr

WOW!!!

THANK GOD we use our boats in Greece!!

philip · 27 August 2004, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

If you dont like filling in Salcombe, you can come out and turn left, and go into Dartmouth. Refuel at the barge next to the Resnova where "price depends on attitude". So be nice to Mr. Man. Petrol and diesel.

I can vouch for that - I got a discount by offering him some freshly caught Mackarel (Spelling) which would otherwise have gone off.