Poole launching and parking

codprawn · 20 July 2005, 23:20

Probably been covered before but I have a specific question.

Where is the best place to launch or should that be recover a big RIB with good parking for LandRover and trailer for about 3 days??? Ideally fairly near the ferryport.

Richard B · 20 July 2005, 23:23

I wouldn't leave your vehicle at a public slipway for three days. Perhaps try Poole Boat Park?

Louise · 20 July 2005, 23:23

Have a look here, Codders: http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread....ighlight=poole

Does this mean you've got a delivery date for your RIB?

codprawn · 21 July 2005, 00:05

Still no definite date but should be before mid August!!!

Don't care about leaving vehicle for 3 days as long as it's in nobody's way - my LandRover has nothing inside it to steal and if anyone manages to get the vehicle away they deserve a medal - I use a couple of very hefty chains which I chuck around the nearest lamp post as well as another through the wheels!!! The trailer will be just as well guarded!!!

This quote from Andy looks interesting - anyone know any more - ie parking??
"Between the boat storage yard and the mariner/sunseeker building is dee way
a good little known deep all tide FREE slipway.

Poole bridge/// units/// boat yard // slipway //mariner-sunseeker building///rnli college"

Richard B · 21 July 2005, 00:10

DJL suffered from slashed tyres a year-or-so ago whilst parked at the Baiter slipway, so beware. I guess you could park at the ferry terminal?

codprawn · 21 July 2005, 00:17

Thanks for the warning Richard - that wouldn't be so funny!!! Thought there weren't so many yobs in the south!!!

Will probably go down for a recce next weekend.

Richard B · 21 July 2005, 00:20

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Thought there weren't so many yobs in the south!!!

I wish! And the gArfish frequents the south coast

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Will probably go down for a recce next weekend.

I'm sure the friendly natives will add to this, maybe saving you a trip?

MarkWildey · 21 July 2005, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Perhaps try Poole Boat Park?

As a resident at Poole Boat Park I doubt very much if they will do a one-off lift and recovery; or if they do it will be big $$.

Best bet is Cobbs

Cheers

Mark

ian mcconnell · 22 July 2005, 11:38

hello there, cobbs quey which is across the lifting bridge then 3/4 mile on right (signposted) it has a barrier which comes across at night and camera's, you are supposed to pay to launch on there large slipway, but i have never had any one ask for money..and no indication of where to go to pay?

the car park is very secure and is not affected by high or low tides.

good luck ian

ian mcconnell · 22 July 2005, 13:25

hello there, cobbs quay which is across the lifting bridge then 3/4 mile on right past supermarket (signposted) it has a barrier which comes across at night and camera's, you are supposed to pay to launch on there large slipway, but i have never had any one ask for money..and no indication of where to go to pay?

the car park is very secure and slipway is not affected by high or low tides.

good luck ian

codprawn · 22 July 2005, 13:31

So good you named it twice!!! Will check it out - looks a great slip to use - the easier the better for my first time with a 9m RIB!!!

Richard B · 22 July 2005, 13:32

It's grown a metre!

codprawn · 22 July 2005, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Richard B

It's grown a metre!

Actually 0.5m!!!

Looking at the prosport website it says

L.O.A 8.8m (29ft 4)
B.O.A 2.7 (8ft 9)
Internal Length 8m (26ft 4)
Internal Beam 1.8 (5ft)

Which is nearer to 9m than 8.5!!! 8.8 just sounds silly!!!!

Of course when it comes time for me to have a berth it will have shrunk to 8m!!!!!!!!!!!

Nos4r2 · 22 July 2005, 13:45

I use Davis's boatyard (right next to Cobbs). They are cheaper and friendlier, and the guy who takes your launch money is an ex-copper who lives in the boatyard.He's helpful and has eyes like a hawk. The yard is locked at night too. The only drawback is that you're limited to 1 hour before/after LW neap or 2 hours before/after LW spring tides.You might have fun with a 9m there though as there's a bend in the slip at the top but it's definitely worth checking out before going into Cobbs.

codprawn · 22 July 2005, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I use Davis's boatyard (right next to Cobbs). They are cheaper and friendlier, and the guy who takes your launch money is an ex-copper who lives in the boatyard.He's helpful and has eyes like a hawk. The yard is locked at night too. The only drawback is that you're limited to 1 hour before/after LW neap or 2 hours before/after LW spring tides.You might have fun with a 9m there though as there's a bend in the slip at the top but it's definitely worth checking out before going into Cobbs.

Maybe I could even park there and launch on the Cobbs slip - will give him a bell tmorrow - thanks!!!

gavin · 22 July 2005, 19:56

What are you powering the 9m rib with

benc · 22 July 2005, 20:16

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Have a look at these - will give you some ideas - I have gone for a 10" setback jack for my 225.

Not sure what make the 225 is tho

codprawn · 22 July 2005, 20:26

Suzuki 225efi - last of the 2 strokes but quite high tec - twin plug and ceramic/boron pistons/bores.

Nos4r2 · 23 July 2005, 02:28

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Maybe I could even park there and launch on the Cobbs slip - will give him a bell tmorrow - thanks!!!

I don't know if they'd do that -launch and parking fees are one and the same thing at Davis's-you only pay once and the 2 yards are in direct competition but hell, give it a try

.It's worth checking out the slip anyway-There's a pontoon with a walkway to it right next to the slip too so you don't even have to get aboard during launching. As you turn right into Cobbs with the barrier in front of you the entrance to Davis's is on your right down the fork in the road. The 2 yards are only separated by a wall. There's plenty of room to turn round in Davis's too if you find you can't use their slip.

andyace · 23 July 2005, 09:05

there are free ones

one next to the mariner building (park opposite)
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.sr...=newsearch.srf

One next to the yachtsman at lake road in hamworthy (not lw)
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.sr...=newsearch.srf

One next to poole quay at the old life boat station (sharp turn just b4 slip)
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.sr...=newsearch.srf