Tighnabruaich Pontoon

Last Tango · 28 August 2016, 16:12

FYI

Had a we trip through the Kyles with Xk59D yesterday and discovered Tighnabruaich has a 100mtr pontoon.
We didn't land as we assumed it was private but no,.......public facility paid for by the locals without outside funding so we'll be stopping by there next time and making a point of patronising one or two of their businesses.

Well done Tighnabruaich hopefully a few others will take a leaf out of your book.

http://www.pbo.co.uk/news/sailors-in...abruaich-23063

jambo · 28 August 2016, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Last Tango

FYI

Had a we trip through the Kyles with Xk59D yesterday and discovered Tighnabruaich has a 100mtr pontoon.
We didn't land as we assumed it was private but no,.......public facility paid for by the locals without outside funding so we'll be stopping by there next time and making a point of patronising one or two of their businesses.

Well done Tighnabruaich hopefully a few others will take a leaf out of your book.

Sailors invited to visit Tighnabruaich - Practical Boat Owner

Yes that's excellent news, well done indeed and I agree with your comment. Hope they get the return they deserve

kerlstone · 28 August 2016, 16:44

Hi there, it's been there for about a year, iv'e stopped at it quite a few times, really good, but watch the tide.
Gerry.

Xk59D · 28 August 2016, 18:23

i will take a trip in tomorrow and see what is at end of pier, never set foot there so worth a look.

Explore Cowal · 29 August 2016, 00:44

Yeah it's a great facility and well used. As I'm local to the area i'm going to use it more. One of the guys I work with bought a pontoon block, I believe that's how a lot of it was funded by individuals.

There's also one at Strachur Bay as well on Loch Fyne, again community based.

https://explorecowal.com/2016/08/06/...o-otter-ferry/

ashtonmarine · 01 September 2016, 15:04

Never actually stopped there so thanks for the post. Been past it loads of time on the way to Arran and Loch Fyne!

Alithewelt · 01 September 2016, 15:15

We're trying to get one on Isle of Raasay just now... Hopefully get it in for next summer!

Xk59D · 01 September 2016, 15:21

I went to look at it but wind was blowing right up there so was too rough to tie up.

jambo · 01 September 2016, 15:25

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I went to look at it but wind was blowing right up there so was too rough to tie up.

That's the trouble with the floating block type pontoon its susceptible to the elements mainly the chop and swell

Xk59D · 01 September 2016, 16:30

Probably better just using a single line and let the boat drift off it.

I am out tomorrow but wind looks same so probably won't get on it again.

Poly · 01 September 2016, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Xk59D

Probably better just using a single line and let the boat drift off it.

I am out tomorrow but wind looks same so probably won't get on it again.

It doesn't have any particularly big cleats on it so not sure how happy you'd be tying a large beast to it in a strong blow. IMHO better suited to a tender if you have one.

willk · 01 September 2016, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Poly

It doesn't have any particularly big cleats on it so not sure how happy you'd be tying a large beast to it in a strong blow. IMHO better suited to a tender if you have one.

yer! ;-)

Xk59D · 01 September 2016, 18:41

Cleats are big enough, had a rope on one.

Couple of 5m ish ribs tied to it this week.

Wouldn't go near it in wind though as it is not very steady looking in waves.... Just the way these things are unfortunately but great facility none the less.

jeffstevens763@g · 01 September 2016, 19:11

Not sure what make the floats are but we use jet floats and they can be water ballasted to make them more stable also can be doubled up so the bottom can be fully flooded

Last Tango · 03 September 2016, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Alithewelt

We're trying to get one on Isle of Raasay just now... Hopefully get it in for next summer!

Yep.....had a trip all the way round the Island in July...nowhere to land

ShinyShoe · 03 September 2016, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Last Tango

Yep.....had a trip all the way round the Island in July...nowhere to land

I thought there were options near the ClaMac Terminal am I wrong?

Alithewelt · 05 September 2016, 14:04

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Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

I thought there were options near the ClaMac Terminal am I wrong?

Yeah, there some room on the ferry pier at the dog leg end but it's a bit limited (see image!). Been pushing for pontoons for yonks here but as I say it'll hopefully happen next year.

Perroboy · 05 September 2016, 20:22

Be careful tying up to the Tighny pontoon. The side is fine but the end has nasty metal edges sticking out and no fenders. The spikes are covered in antifoul and gelcoat from boats that have found out the hard way!! The village has several hotels, a restaurant,coffee shop and various shops, gallery and Post office. Worth a stop. There is a petrol station but you have a fair hike from the pontoon or you have to anchor off a rocky beach and get ashore to access the fuel. Not open Sunday.

Last Tango · 07 September 2016, 07:47

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Originally Posted by Perroboy

Be careful tying up to the Tighny pontoon. The side is fine but the end has nasty metal edges sticking out and no fenders. The spikes are covered in antifoul and gelcoat from boats that have found out the hard way!!

Yeh. it looks like they're part of the mooring chain fixing bracket. a bit nasty but easy to avoid if you look out for them.