pillings lock boatyard and services

slipway services and more

The Marina Office is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm, except Wednesdays on which we close 01 November to 31 March Annually & open Wednesdays April through to October until 2.30pm. Weekend opening hours are from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Book now for Slipway Services in 2011 including Hull Painting and DIY but hurry as places fill up very quickly! Non - Moorers please call the Marina Office in advance!

Pump-Out & Diesel available Self Service by Token/Debit card. To book a service or slipway use at Pilling’s Lock Marina call the Marina office on 01509 620 990 or visit our contact us page now. All Prices inc. VAT unless otherwise stated.

Boatyard Slipway Services

Pump-Out

£16 inc. VAT (£14 inc VAT to our Berth Holders)

Tokens available from the Marina Office.

Self Service Pump-Out is available 365 days per year & is a 4 minute timed unit.

Red Diesel

1.169p per litre (inc 60:40 propulsion levy)

Automated Pump which accepts all major debit/credit card and will dispense at set HMRC guidance rates of 60:40 - 365 days a year service for all our customers.

Electricity

Pay as you go supply on moorings. All Electricity Top-up cards on-site at Pilling's Lock Marina must be purchased from the Pilling's Lock Marina Office only. If you cannot get to the office, we can top your meter up for you and a minimum £20.00 top-up is required with the card payment taken over the phone at the time of purchase. From 1st April 2010, electricity is supplied at 19ppkwh.

Berth Holders can buy £50.00 of cards for just £45.00 if paying at the office – receiving a 10% discount! Emergency Cards are available from the Cafe.

Chandlery

The office now has a stock of Kingfisher yacht ropes as well as loo blue, oil, filters, fittings, Calor gas, coal, lighters & kindling, anodes, chimney accessories, fenders, bilge-pumps, electrical connectors plus many other items. Please call us if you need anything.

Road Transport

For Road Transport of your vessel we would recommend the following businesses.

MJT 07970 986 497 (All large vessels & includes mobile crane)
RJ Demster 07836 318349 (HGV low loader- competitive rates)
Tony Tug Boats 07810 646 733 (All GRP boats up to 26ft/ 2.75 Tonnes)
Central Boat Haulage 01530 810311 (Boats up to 29ft)

Boat Safety Certificates and Surveys

BSSC'S
from £100
Basic Surveys with written reports and valuations
from £250
Full Survey and BSSC
£430

Marine Engineering Services Ltd 07798 793407 / 01246 826003 or williamrosie@hotmail.com

Bill is usually available with 5-10 days notice. Talk to Bill or Rick direct on the numbers & check with the office for slipway availability.

Boat Safety Certificates and Gas Installations

Our partner for work is Chris at Ovation Boat Services. Further details can be found at his website ovationboatservices.co.uk or calling him on 07963 974793.

Boat Upholstery & Cushions

We have a new local contact for this type of work and he has worked with a few of our customers already. Philip Marshall in Barrow upon Soar 01509 620100 / 07854 809411.

Marine Engineering

We have agreements in place for coordinating Marine Engineering work with Clean Sailing & Soar Mechanical Services – both these companies are tried & tested by our clients and have many years experience in all areas of Marine Engineering.

Book your work through our office on 01509 620990 or direct via contact details on their website.

soarmechanicalservices.co.uk
clean-sailing.co.uk

Boat Covers & Canopies

Tops Covers (Chris King) Telephone: 01509 815581 tops-tarpaulins.co.uk.

Boat Builders - Bespoke Narrowboat Fitters

Beacon Boats - We have had many of Beacon Boats' 12 Narrowboats to date delivered and moored here at Pilling's Lock & a stream of happy owners beaconboats.co.uk.