Advice please regarding cheapest dry docking West Midlands/Staffs area??

[comfortably numb]

I need to have my 62' out of the water for some work to be done with the prop so I was wondering if anybody knew the cheapest place within a maximum of a couple of days cruising from Fradley Junction. It doesn't have to be a dry dock of course, as a pull out onto hardstanding would be fine.

 

I've already put the feelers out and some prices seem to be around £300 plus an exorbetant daily standing charge both of which seemmvery high to me. One problem might be that I wouldn't be using the on site/marina staff because I plan to use somebody who specialises in propellers.

 

I believe that Aquaduct Marina on the Middlewhich Branch are very competitive but it's a tad further than I'd like to go really. I realise that winter stoppages may also be an issue however although I'd like it done ASAP I'd accept I might have to wait until after Xmas or the Spring.

 

With the wealth of knowlege on here I'm hoping somebody might know of somewhere I hadn't thought of, perhaps a smaller concern which may be cheaper. I once used somewhere like this (Clattercote?? on the South Oxford) which was were very cheap, but it's further away than I really want to go.

 

Help and advice would be much appreciated.

[nicknorman]

South from Fradley is of course Streethay and Alvecote. There is also a slipway at the boatyard just beyond Fazeley Mill Marina on the B&F - used to be "Debbie's day boats" but now Drayton narrowboats. They look a "low budget facility". Then there is Norton Canes who took over Glascote Basin. Also Grendon dock beyond Polesworth. No idea how much any of them charge, but it's a list for you to look into.

Edited November 18, 2015 by nicknorman

[Tony Dunkley]

I need to have my 62' out of the water for some work to be done with the prop so I was wondering if anybody knew the cheapest place within a maximum of a couple of days cruising from Fradley Junction. It doesn't have to be a dry dock of course, as a pull out onto hardstanding would be fine.

 

I've already put the feelers out and some prices seem to be around £300 plus an exorbetant daily standing charge both of which seemmvery high to me. One problem might be that I wouldn't be using the on site/marina staff because I plan to use somebody who specialises in propellers.

 

I believe that Aquaduct Marina on the Middlewhich Branch are very competitive but it's a tad further than I'd like to go really. I realise that winter stoppages may also be an issue however although I'd like it done ASAP I'd accept I might have to wait until after Xmas or the Spring.

 

With the wealth of knowlege on here I'm hoping somebody might know of somewhere I hadn't thought of, perhaps a smaller concern which may be cheaper. I once used somewhere like this (Clattercote?? on the South Oxford) which was were very cheap, but it's further away than I really want to go.

 

Help and advice would be much appreciated.

 

If you just want to change the prop, then you could dry it out in the short pound at Glascote.

[carlt]

Charity Dock Bedworth

[nicknorman]

If you just want to change the prop, then you could dry it out in the short pound at Glascote.

That would make you very popular!

[blackrose]

Not sure if it's close enough but Harvington dry dock on the Warks Avon is only £75/day (which works out quite expensive for the week). There are no facilities (electricity or water) and the dock can flood if river levels are high. You'd have to factor in the cost of a licence for the Avon too.

[stagedamager]

Langley Mill if you can get that far is very reasonable.

[ditchcrawler]

But how do you think any of them will look at having someone else working in their dock. I am not sure what a Prop specialist would be doing.

[carlt]

But how do you think any of them will look at having someone else working in their dock. I am not sure what a Prop specialist would be doing.

There are DIY dry docks available.

 

Charity being one of them.

[nicknorman]

But how do you think any of them will look at having someone else working in their dock. I am not sure what a Prop specialist would be doing.

Obviously that would be the subject of negotiation, but my best guess is that most dry dockings are for blacking, and folk don't want to black their boats in the dead of winter, so if I were the owner of one of these docks I would rather have some business income from the dock rental without any other labour rental, than none at all. Supply and demand would prevail.

[dave moore]

Hi

I've just spoken to Sarah Edgson at Glascote, she is able to help and is ok with an outside contractor. Google Norton Canes Boatbuilders for numbers

Dave

[cloggy]

Canal cruising at Stone are very reasonable

[blackrose]

But how do you think any of them will look at having someone else working in their dock. I am not sure what a Prop specialist would be doing.

Harvington is diy only.

[X Alan W]

Teddesley at Park Gate used to be able to lift out boats with their Crane Don't know if they still do or if they allow outside work

[junior]

Norton Canes @ Glascote. Run by a forum member aswell so it would be nice to support them.

[sarahavfc]

I can get you on the dock at Glascote next week. Give me a call on 01827 311 317.

 

Regards

 

Sarah

[homer2911]

One possibility not yet mentioned - Stafford Boat Club

[Jon57]

Cages at Tipton . Give Ralf the owner a call

Should be cages. My fat fingers and a long day.

caggeys

[comfortably numb]

Thanks for all your helpful suggestions. I was going to give Norton CBB at Glascote a call but then my 'prop man' phoned me and said he's now arranged it with Streethay. They are the nearest to me but I'd disconted them thinking they might be very expensive but their price is very reasonable.

 

Some of you have queried why I need a propeller specialist and whether there is such a thing. It's a long story but I have my reasons, LOL. If it cures my problem I might bore you with the gory details in due course. You have been warned !!

 

Thanks again everybody.