clarkaboard Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hello, we're planning on painting our boat this Summer (August/September). Can anyone recommend a suitable covered dry dock near London for the job? We started painting it last Summer, but being at the mercy of the elements proved very frustrating. Any help much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame r Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 It's very short notice to find any dry dock in August/September near London. If it's indoors they probably won't let you stay on her overnight. You could try Fred who runs the dry dock at St Pancras Cruising Club but you'll be hoping for a cancellation. There's also one at Enfield you could try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Uxbridge, or further north, Bulbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 There is a dry dock, and I believe a wet dock, at Bulls Bridge. The new covered slip at Circus Fields Aylesbury may be open by then. There is an open air slip at Harefileld marina As others have said it is very late to get a slot in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngo Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 For topside painting the OP won't need the covered slip at Circus Field as that is more suited to work on the black bits, but the heated wet dock would be suitable if he was an ACS member.... N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Muck Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I booked my June drydock slot in October last year. Wanted March or April but they were already booked up! You could waitlist for a cancellation on several? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roggie Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Enfield on the Lee has a dry dock, we passed one at the Water treatment plant near Harefield, no idea if you can hire it though. Moor under a M25 or similar bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltysplash Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Highline have an indoor heated wetdock at Cowley if its above the waterline work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkaboard Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks everyone. I'll ring around asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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