Poole… which marina is the best?
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I will have a 10.28m powerboat that I want to keep in Poole. I intend to use all year round or at least 9 months of the year as it has a heated enclosed cabin. I think its too long for the dry stack at 10.28 and the dry stack seems a long way in. Salterns marina looks ideally situated. I am completed new to the area and boating in the area. Any advise welcome.
Afternoon. I assume you are hoping to find a berth for your boat this year?
You may have limited (or no) choice for this season and will have to accept a less than perfect marina berth/mooring if you can find one. I would start (pronto) by finding out which marinas have availability, as Poole is very popular, and you would also be wise to contact the Harbour Office too.
Salterns is probably the finest commercial marina in Poole Harbour for access and facilities but Parkstone Yacht Club would be my choice if you could get a berth but, I'm guessing their waiting list is very long?
Good luck, and waste no time making enquiries.
You may have limited (or no) choice for this season and will have to accept a less than perfect marina berth/mooring if you can find one. I would start (pronto) by finding out which marinas have availability, as Poole is very popular, and you would also be wise to contact the Harbour Office too.
Salterns is probably the finest commercial marina in Poole Harbour for access and facilities but Parkstone Yacht Club would be my choice if you could get a berth but, I'm guessing their waiting list is very long?
Good luck, and waste no time making enquiries.
Jonny TVR said:
Thank you and have emailed them all and will call them tomorrow.#
Its Feb 2023 I get the boat .. Parkstone looks really good.
This ^ gives you plenty of time to investigate options but be aware, none of the marinas will give you a definitive yes/no until closer to that date but will take a deposit from you to add you to the waiting list.Its Feb 2023 I get the boat .. Parkstone looks really good.
I would recommend joining Parkstone as a member now whether or not they can offer you an annual berth.
HTH
pequod said:
This ^ gives you plenty of time to investigate options but be aware, none of the marinas will give you a definitive yes/no until closer to that date but will take a deposit from you to add you to the waiting list.
I would recommend joining Parkstone as a member now whether or not they can offer you an annual berth.
HTH
The bar, restaurant and facilities look good .. will enquire. Thanks againI would recommend joining Parkstone as a member now whether or not they can offer you an annual berth.
HTH
Earl of Hazzard said:
Cobb's Quay is good, and a bit cheaper, as there are two bridges that open every hour, meaning you have to time it right. But you get to go past Poole Quay, which is nice.
There might be a waiting list to join though.
Agreed, but the OP asked which is the 'best' marina in Poole and whilst Cobb's is a popular place is does require some patience and knowledge of local access, which doesn't suit everyone.There might be a waiting list to join though.
I'm sure there are pro's and con's for every marina in Poole (like everywhere else) but, if money is no object, there is only one for unencumbered access with 5* facilities, unless you can wangle a berth in Parkstone!
Jonny TVR said:
Parkstone also have dry berthing which really appeals too.
Hopefully you have applied to join?Club membership isn't for everyone with all the 'flag officer' palaver and an expectation to 'join in' the social side of things, also the waiting list for a floating berth at 1/3 the price of Salterns may mean a long 'weight'. Even the dry berths may be over subscribed, with a waiting list, but notwithstanding all that, it would be a lovely club to join, if and when you move to the area, and as a member you will be able to make use of all facilities and 'park' your MB at reduced rates.
V1nce Fox said:
In the summer Cobbs is the easiest to access for traffic.
It can get very congested on the roads near the others.
This !!!It can get very congested on the roads near the others.
Depending on where your coming from but at least Cobbs is off the tourist traps. Yes the bridges can be an issue when they fail. I've kept my old boat there before & brother does currently. There's a nice atmosphere down at the bar too. My tip would be buy a boat that fits under bridges
Have moved slightly further north these days & wince at a 4k bill for a 10m Yacht in a Marina. Cant beat a mooring you can see from your house
I had a happy 5 years at Cobbs - parking and access is easy which is a bonus, but timing your day around the bridge lifts isn’t ideal, but not a deal breaker. The facilities are good and the marina bar/restaurant provides a fairly nice place to be. For me the main downside was that apart from the marina bar there weren’t any other options and certainly wouldn’t want to walk into Poole from there. At the moment you may need to see where has availability and go from there - if you end up at Cobbs I don’t think you’d be disappointed. I’m now at Weymouth and miss having a marina bar as you can quickly find people who knows someone who can get most jobs sorted!
Jonny TVR said:
Regardless of being able to get under the bridges doesn't it take ages to get out to the open sea? What height are the bridges? I'm going to have a look at Parkstone tomorrow
'Poole Bridge' has 2 metres and 'Twin Sails Bridge' 1.7 metres of HW clearance when closed.Headroom displays are provided on the bridges so it is possible to accurately gauge if a low vessel may pass beneath without a lift.
From here
https://eoceanic.com/sailing/harbours/472/cobb%27s...
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