Boatyard Operations


Our boat hoist dock is 5m wide and our hoist can lift a maximum of 33 tonnes. The hoist has an integral gantry crane mounted on the top frame. The crane can lift a maximum of 1.0 tonne at 7.5m reach or 1.5 tonnes at 5m reach.


Normal operating hours for the boat hoist are 0800 - 1700 Monday to Thursday and 0800 - 1200 on Fridays. Most of our staff have successfully completed British Marine’s courses for operating the boat hoist, the crane and the forklift. Those newer members of staff who have not achieved full competency are in training, under the watchful eye of their more experienced colleagues.


Our boatyard tariff can be found on p.41. To make arrangements to use our boatyard services please contact the marina office.


Contractors


Berth holders may invite any bona fide tradesperson on site for the purposes of repairing or maintaining their boat. However, please note that Contractors must:


Complete forms and provide details of their third party liability cover.


• Sign-in at the marina office prior to commencing work and pay the appropriate


contractors fee. • Sign-out after completing the work.


• Hot work, diving, grit/sand blasting and other particularly hazardous or anti-social activities are not to be undertaken without the express written permission of the Managing Director.


For security reasons we will not issue keys to contractors unless we have received your instructions to do so. Such instructions are renewable on an annual basis. A list of authorised contractors is displayed on our website or available from the marina office.


Boat Transport by Road


The road width along Richmond Walk (our approach road) can be narrow in places due to parked cars. We have a good relationship with nearby residents and with reasonable notice they accommodate our requests to park so as to facilitate the passage of large vehicles.


If you are planning a road delivery or collection please discuss this with us before committing to arrangements with your haulier.


Winter Lay-up


Due to site constraints we first offer our annual berth holders the opportunity to lay-up their vessels ashore during the winter. We start the laying-up programme in late September. Normally we can accommodate about 75 vessels ashore; however, in the event that we are oversubscribed we operate a system whereby if we are unable to accommodate an annual berth holder one year we will prioritise their application for shore storage the next.


The relaunch of vessels laid-up ashore commences in March each year. We launch vessels on a ‘last out, first in’ basis, again this is due to site constraints. Berth holders will be notified well in advance of their relaunch date.


At the end of the lay-up period it is imperative that your vessel is completely ready for relaunching by the specified date. It is in everyone‘s interest that your vessel is watertight before relaunching - please check your skin fittings!


Boatyard Safety


• Our staff are highly experienced, please listen to their advice and follow their instructions regarding safety.


•Whilst your boat is ashore do not attempt to move any hull supports e.g.


shores, cradles etc without the direct supervision of marina staff.


• Children are not permitted to ‘play’ in the boatyard and must be closely supervised


at all times.


• Electrical leads, or equipment should not be left in such a manner as to pose a ‘trip


hazard’.


• Customers are reminded of the hazards of working at height above ground on the


decks of their boats, on scaffolding or up ladders.


•When using a ladder, please tie off the top of the ladder to the boat to prevent the


ladder slipping when in use. Customers are advised to supply their own ladders for accessing their vessels when ashore. The marina will loan ladders provided an inspection form is completed.


• Vehicles should be driven with extreme care in the vicinity of the boatyard.


Reversing any towing vehicle must be done with a banksman.


• Hull and keel blasting may only be undertaken with the written consent of


the Company and if approved is only to be undertaken by authorised contractors with the requisite third party insurance.


• Vessels stored ashore with masts, furling headsails, spray hoods and dodgers in


place, are more at risk in severe weather. For the safety of all boats, owners must reduce windage to an absolute minimum.


Boatyard speed limit


Tel 01752 556633 • Email info@mayflowermarina.co.uk • Website www.mayflowermarina.co.uk


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