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Post by kris on Apr 5, 2017 18:27:41 GMT
A smaller boat is always going to be cheaper to moor, when in marinas. But all marinas are expensive which is why I prefere a boat that can "dry out" or be beached. Save you a lot of the cost of living afloat if you don't need to dry dock.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 18:38:29 GMT
I have been considering taking one of my boats down to the Thames Estuary for the summer. It is flat bottom with chines. Will take the ground no problem.
I've not idea how it works can you just beach the boat and then go and do the shopping without worrying about mooring fees?
I don't like marinas at all personally-would much rather do anchoring and grounding. I suppose it involves risk eith tides etc but could be workable.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 5, 2017 19:08:22 GMT
plenty of spots on the foreshore, also to get water can moor free 24 hrs Bell Wharf in Leigh ...... going out now but will post tomorrow
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Post by peterboat on Apr 5, 2017 19:25:15 GMT
Not sure about the second boat just doesnt look right but what do I know I have a broads cruiser or the bath tub as Jayne calls it!!
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Post by kris on Apr 5, 2017 20:30:24 GMT
I have been considering taking one of my boats down to the Thames Estuary for the summer. It is flat bottom with chines. Will take the ground no problem. I've not idea how it works can you just beach the boat and then go and do the shopping without worrying about mooring fees? I don't like marinas at all personally-would much rather do anchoring and grounding. I suppose it involves risk eith tides etc but could be workable. some places if you can dry out you can moor free. I think id like to add some feet in the form of girders welded underneath before doing it regularly.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 5, 2017 22:59:32 GMT
I have been considering taking one of my boats down to the Thames Estuary for the summer. It is flat bottom with chines. Will take the ground no problem. I've not idea how it works can you just beach the boat and then go and do the shopping without worrying about mooring fees? I don't like marinas at all personally-would much rather do anchoring and grounding. I suppose it involves risk eith tides etc but could be workable. You might find this site of use (lots of it free) if you haven't come across it before www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/north-kent-swale-medway/medway-anchorages/
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Post by kris on Apr 6, 2017 9:39:48 GMT
I have been considering taking one of my boats down to the Thames Estuary for the summer. It is flat bottom with chines. Will take the ground no problem. I've not idea how it works can you just beach the boat and then go and do the shopping without worrying about mooring fees? I don't like marinas at all personally-would much rather do anchoring and grounding. I suppose it involves risk eith tides etc but could be workable. You might find this site of use (lots of it free) if you haven't come across it before www.visitmyharbour.com/harbours/north-kent-swale-medway/medway-anchorages/Thanks for the link John, a very interesting site.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 11:03:39 GMT
It is. I have the digital charts somewhere I bought them in a fit of enthusiasm a couple of years ago. I'd really like to go down River from London as 23 years of canal and non tidal Thames makes it all a bit "been there done that" and boring. (I first moved onto a boat the first week of april 1994 ) The estuary is a completely different kettle of fish but one which appeals to me hugely for summer then back on the cut for winter.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 11:08:23 GMT
I have been considering taking one of my boats down to the Thames Estuary for the summer. It is flat bottom with chines. Will take the ground no problem. I've not idea how it works can you just beach the boat and then go and do the shopping without worrying about mooring fees? I don't like marinas at all personally-would much rather do anchoring and grounding. I suppose it involves risk eith tides etc but could be workable. some places if you can dry out you can moor free. I think id like to add some feet in the form of girders welded underneath before doing it regularly. A couple of RSJs welded on would also probably stabilise the boat a bit in rougher water. She really rolls but handled a windy day through the pool of London with no problems. It is pretty rough round there at mid day !
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Post by kris on Apr 6, 2017 11:13:52 GMT
some places if you can dry out you can moor free. I think id like to add some feet in the form of girders welded underneath before doing it regularly. A couple of RSJs welded on would also probably stabilise the boat a bit in rougher water. She really rolls but handled a windy day through the pool of London with no problems. It is pretty rough round there at mid day ! exactly act as sort of keels.
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Post by JohnV on Apr 6, 2017 11:31:54 GMT
Lots of places to beach on the North side (but not that many hidey holes if the weather takes a tip) if you are going to take the ground best to have a look at low tide as although most of it is pretty flat, there are a few of places where the banks are very steep (almost vertical) you wouldn't want to be on one of those as the tide goes out !!! Medway is a maze of hidey holes and places to explore, (Lots of bits there I keep promising myself to visit) High tide levels can vary by 1.5 to 1.75 metres in height through the month so if you don't want to get beneaped you have to pay attention to the tide tables. You also have got to remember that the tide tables are just an estimate and that there can easily be a variation of one or two points dependent on barometric pressure and wind direction
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Post by Delta9 on Apr 11, 2017 8:19:24 GMT
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Post by peterboat on Apr 11, 2017 8:31:19 GMT
What a lovely looking boat not expensive either the perfik weekend boat in fact
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Post by kris on Apr 11, 2017 8:33:45 GMT
well you've got to buy it now
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Post by bargemast on Apr 11, 2017 9:56:20 GMT
Yes, I agree, it's a cool name, and it's a very pretty little boat too, but I don't think that it would be a good liveaboard choice.
Probably good for weekends or summer cruises, as there's a lot of open space, and very little space that's properly closed from the elements.
Peter.
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