Not only that but his was pushed over by the boats next to him that weren’t propped up properly AND the yard charged him $2500 to lift it upright again!
Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Sep 19, 2022, at 09:59, David Risch via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > Yup…my buddy’s C & C 40 fell over there! > > From: DJ via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2022 8:07 AM > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: DJ <djhaug...@juno.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Winter storage options near Buzzards Bay, MA > > Yea, I've heard some horror stories about that place! > > On Sep 17, 2022 12:14 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > As always, avoid Borden Light Marine in Fall River. Worst yard I've ever seen > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > > phone +401 965 5260 > > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 12:05 PM Neil Gallagher via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My info might be a bit old but when I bought my boat it had been in Somerset > Marina for 3 yrs on the hard. It was marginal for a 35' sailboat, could only > launch at high tide, had to bring in an outside crane to hoist a mast more > than 50'. On the other hand it was a good place for DIY, they didn't care > what you did on the boat. The yard crew was good, the owner bit of a crank. > Use with caution, I guess. > > Neil Gallagher > Weatherly, 35-1 > Glen Cove, NY > > On 9/17/2022 11:53 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List wrote: > No. I don't know anything about any of these yards except that they aren't > owned by Safe Harbor. > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > > phone +401 965 5260 > > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 11:49 AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks Andy! Taunton river sounds convenient for winter work! Close to the > house! > > I was also considering somerset marina on the Taunton River. Any thoughts on > that facility? > > On Sep 17, 2022 11:14 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > Danny, > Check out Stanley's in Bristol and Shaws, O'connell's and Bristol Marine up > the Taunton River. I think everything else in Narragansett Bay is owned by > Safe Harbor. > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > > phone +401 965 5260 > > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 10:36 AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for winter storage somewhere > around Buzzards Bay. Narragansett bay is an option too. > > The yard I was using needs to drop the mast and they can be a little clumsy. > They've damaged my boat several times in their handling and I've done a > massive amount of cosmetic work over the last couple of years that I'd like > to protect. > > I've also just completely rehabbed the mast. So, dropping it seems like a > waste of effort and cost right now. So, I'd like to find a mast up solution > if possible. > > Thanks for any insights anyone can offer! > > Danny > Rum Runner IV > T40 > Mattapoisett MA > > >
