LostPiker Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Our boat is getting dangerously close to being ready to actually use. What slip way would you recommend for its maiden voyage? It will be the first time we launch any boat, first time reversing down a slipway. Looking for somewhere with a nice wide slipway with plenty of space to maneuver the car and park up with the trailer. For the first time I'm not bothered about the cost, within reason! I'm in Berkshire, so somewhere around Chichester, Southampton area would be great Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Well for parking and trailer storage I’d say Badnam creek in Mercury yacht harbour. It’s on the Hamble river n the marina complex. Nice and safe. Just launch 2 hours or so before HW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Not used it myself but I've heard the slip at Northney Marina is good, with trailer parking and a launch pontoon to tie up to once afloat while parking your trailer, loading the boat etc. Dicky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony smith Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Next to Hardway sailing club free slip and free parking for trailer and car. Just got to get the tides right. It has a pontoon as well. Straight out from Portsmouth which has a fuel station as well 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) there is a slipway at swanik just off the m 27 near Southampton it is wide can youse it most of the tide, car park was not dear last time i was there. oh and the slipway is free Edited September 12, 2021 by captin slows old outlaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 8:18 PM, Andy135 said: Not used it myself but I've heard the slip at Northney Marina is good, with trailer parking and a launch pontoon to tie up to once afloat while parking your trailer, loading the boat etc. Heard on the grapevine recently that Northney are no longer allowing non-berth-holders to use the slipway. Second-hand info so prob worth calling ahead to confirm before setting off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 7 hours ago, captin slows old outlaw said: there is a slipway at swanik just off the m 27 near Southampton it is wide can youse it most of the tide, car park was not dear last time i was there. oh and the slipway is free Actually the slipway is not free here pete. Users have to pay the harbour master for the use of it and the river. Im not sure if this can be done as a day ticket or annual harbour dues are required. Also, the carpark is no longer free, it was, up until the start of this year when the council decided that because people were staying at home for the summer and paddle boarding or kayaking more, they would charge and make more money for themselves!! Its the same at the carpark west of Lee on Solent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Actually the slipway is not free here pete. Users have to pay the harbour master for the use of it and the river. Im not sure if this can be done as a day ticket or annual harbour dues are required. Also, the carpark is no longer free, it was, up until the start of this year when the council decided that because people were staying at home for the summer and paddle boarding or kayaking more, they would charge and make more money for themselves!! Its the same at the carpark west of Lee on Solent. i have never paid a fee for that slipway and never paid harbor dues or any thing am i that dogy looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, captin slows old outlaw said: am i that dogy looking You sure you want us to answer that...?? Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy135 said: You sure you want us to answer that...?? if you wont to fell free ☠️ Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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