Y88 5241 26 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Looking for recommendation for the above, looking to get the bum cleaned if possible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNG 54 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Same here, happy to make it reasonably regular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saturday Night Special Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 thought there was no diving in the marina? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Scubash used to do it. Not sure if she still does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,716 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I don't know any hookers who clean boats on the side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 454 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 There was a chap from the Richmond yacht club who transformed himself into a hull cleaner for friends from time to time.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The floating dock must be busy if divers aren't allowed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
war machine 0 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 PM or text me 021 554 239. I know someone who knows someone who might know someone who cleans bottoms and is not a hooker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 414 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Yup, the diver issue joins many that continue to surface at the facility. You can still wipe your own bum but that will most probably join the list of lost causes if it has not already. Costs of berths, parking ,power compliance and wildlife risks...what next. One of my pet rants is how the Piedy fleet are consigned to the tidal vagrancies of the Milford Marina and risky swing moorings whilst the whopper stink pot sales berth dominates a prime corner of the facility. The mullet boats rightly get pride of place but the single largest and cheapest feeder design for the young of us to get out sailing in your own or your mates boat is totally ignored. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 96 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I have wondered about the piedies at milford. Personally I'd go for the westhaven piles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 414 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Piles are going in the bin soon and how many youngsters have got the coin to pay the fees ,not many if any. Hence the popularity of Milford etc. Resources will be further stretched when Okahu Bay becomes mooring free. My point is that yachting is a sport and the Piedy is where many young people from all backgrounds start a life long passionate exciting journey. Lets not for the lust of a few roubles create a sea of difficulty for others that want to go where we have been. Apologies for the thread drift... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 530 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Some piles are there for awhile yet but long term no Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 41 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 There was a chap from the Richmond yacht club who transformed himself into a hull cleaner for friends from time to time. That young fella had a face to face discussion with the leopard seal while cleaning the boat he was to race on in the afternoon and it was politely pointed out by the leopard seal that Westhaven was its domain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 You can still wipe your own bum but that will most probably join the list of lost causes if it has not already. Though since you mention that, the lack of facilities to wipe your own bum is actually the rationale Westhaven give for not allowing liveaboards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twisty 176 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Hi Just to resurrect this thread. Does anyone know of options for cleaning boats in westhaven. I'm on the piles which makes it more awkward. Obviously I know about the FD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 229 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 It will not be easy for divers to get to your boat. They will either need to bring their own dinghy, or swim a reasonable distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 512 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 3 hours ago, twisty said: Hi Just to resurrect this thread. Does anyone know of options for cleaning boats in westhaven. I'm on the piles which makes it more awkward. Obviously I know about the FD I spoke to my guy. You would need to provide transport for the dive team (3pax) including tanks etc and work in with their schedule and be ready when they rock up at the end of the dinghy pier. The dinghy would need to be safe and meet there H&S rules... He said, it would probably end up being about the same price as the floating dock when all said and done... Let me know if you want details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.B 3 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 The guys at FD are great. And its not a complaint against them. But the actual time you spend high and dry on the FD is only about 20mins. Its only time enough for a quick once over waterblast. Depending on your draft, perhaps go to a bay like at Motuihe Island. On an incoming tide nudge up until your keel touches the sand. Anchor up. Jump overboard. Spend 20 mins cleaning as best you can. Then you've earned yourself a beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 681 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 14 minutes ago, Guest said: FYI, Top of the map.Always clean in a marina. Really?? can only remove light slime Worth a weekend away to Kawau,not on the map nor Te kouma Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 93 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Mission Bay, Kohi or St Heliers! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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