14/11/11
We have had a busy few months at Solent refit, assisted by the good weather. Much of the pontoon development is well underway now, with the installation of low level walkways on the inside berths and a cut down of the main pontoon pillars. This is improving work efficiency for vessels on the outer pontoons.
THE MAIN SHEDS There has been a lot of tidying inside the main sheds with the removal of old equipment. This has enabled us to reorganise the positioning of yachts. The rail transfer system is working wonderfully well and vessel movement is fast and easy.
HELICOPTER ARRIVALS We will shortly be establishing a Heli Pad at the base. Already helicopters have been landing on the main pontoon , which is very capable and safe providing there are no nearby vessels moored. The main Heli Pad will be established at the top of the slipway, just outside the Solent Refit Gates.
NEW WORK PROJECTS A number of new projects have arrived at the yard including four vessels over 38 metres. Two more 100 meter projects are expected shortly. We have also been busy with with numerous commercial projects.
REGATTA BASE FOR 2012 The J Class Association has selected Solent Refit as their base for the planned Solent Regatta. Their fleet of Js and their motherships will be here for the duration of the event, July 18th – 20th, which culminates in the Hundred Guinea Cup, racing around the Isle of Wight on the 21st June.
A new regatta dock is being prepared to berth up to six J Class yachts, with a marquee and support services on the main pontoon. More visiting yachts from the Westward Cup entries and the Superyacht Regatta are also expected.
YARD AVAILABLE TO ALL Any shipyard can bring their project to Solent Refit and take advantage of its 1500 ton horrizontal lift. The boat lift can accommodate vessels up to 70 m and a purpose built rail transfer system can move superyachts from the slipway to shed locations for longer term periods of work. There is 10,000 square metres of undercover working area available.
ADD YOUR BANNER We can display your banner around the facility with no charge for one year. You will need to purchase a banner at minimal cost. Call for details.
SUMMARY OF FACILITIES
- Service berths for vessels up to 100 metres
- Direct road access to the dock
- Short stay visitor’s berth on outer pontoon
- Helicopter sited landing area
- Major superyacht suppliers within a few miles
- Ideal for MCA Classification and survey work
- Lifting facilities on a 1500 ton horizontal lift
Allan Foot
Yacht Project Associates
Sopley House, Ringwood Road
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 7BE
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1425 672862
F: +44 (0) 1425 672919
M: +44 (0) 77171 90233
allan@yachtproject.com
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