BOATYARD OPERATIONS - MAYFLOWER MARINA PLYMOUTH

The boat hoist can lift a maximum of 33 tonnes and the integral gantry crane can lift a maximum of 1.0 tonne at 7.5m reach or 1.5 tonnes at 5.0m reach. For information our hoist dock is 5m wide. To make arrangements to use our boatyard services please contact the marina office.

Normal operating hours for the hoist are 0800 – 1730 hours Monday to Friday. If you require a lift or use of the crane please ask any member of staff who shall make appropriate arrangements.

All our Boatyard staff have successfully completed the British Marine Federations courses for lifting boats, the operation of forklift trucks and workboats.

CONTRACTORS

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

■ Provide details of their third party / employers and Public (if appropriate) 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 the boat owners instructions to do so. Such instructions are renewable on an annual basis.

WINTER LAY-UP

Due to site constraints we offer annual berth holders the first opportunity to book lay-up space ashore for their vessels over the winter period. We start the laying up process towards the end of September and normally we can accommodate about 85 vessels; 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 during the next.

The relaunch of vessels laid up ashore commences in March each year. We launch vessels on a ‘last in first out’ 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 everyones interest that your vessel is watertight before relaunching - please check your skin fittings!

BOATYARD SAFETY

Please observe the following:

■ 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.

■ All debris must be disposed of at the end of each working day. Electrical leads, debris or
equipment shall not be left in such a manner as to pose a ‘trip hazard’.

■ Customers are reminded of the hazards associated with working high above ground on the decks of their boats, on scaffolding or up ladders.

■ When using a ladder, customers are strongly advised to 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. However the marina will loan ladders against £25 deposit which will be refunded if the ladder is returned in good condition.

■ 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 Harbour Master 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.