14 DRY STACK


Hamble Point provides a very easy and convenient solution to keeping and enjoying a boat on the South Coast of England. Since the introduction of Dry


Stack in 2007, the marina has seen a substantial increase in motorboats of up to 9 metres, with the solution creating demand and providing a convenient alternative for customers wanting to keep a small motorboat in a prime boating location, whilst freeing up space in the marina for larger vessels.


The benefits There are some important benefits to Dry Stack for the developer/ operator, including: ● Opportunity to increase berthing capacity or reconfigure the site to broaden sectors served by the marina.


● Store several boats within a space big enough for one.


● Attracts a premium berthing tariff. ● Relatively high return on investment.


For the owner, the following benefits can be enjoyed: ● Easy-to-access, out-of-the-water storage for motorboats.


● Unlimited launching on demand, seven days a week.


● More convenient than launching from a trailer.


● No need for anti-fouling. ● Improved fuel economy. ● Reduced salt water deterioration. ● Lower maintenance costs. ● Enhanced residual value. ● Increased security and protection. ● Use of superb marina facilities and on-site services.


● An experienced, fully-trained team of boat moving operatives.


MDL Dry Stack offers some of the best facilities in the UK in unbeatable boating locations. When considering the installation of a Dry Stack facility at an established marina or as part of a new development, the MDL Marina Consultancy team are on hand to give advice on all aspects of feasibility, planning, design and operation.


MDL Marina Consultancy consultancy@mdlmarinas.com www.mdlconsultancy.com


MARINA EURO-REPORT • JUNE 2016 It is then transferred to the launch site and lowered into the water. A RIB is seen here being removed by this negative lift forklift.


The Neptune Series forklift was supplied by US-based Hoist Liftruck.


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