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Dexport
Dexport
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Dexport Dexport
303 posts
26 Jul 2016 5:30pm
Hi All

I looking for somewhere to leave Nautilus for 6 months and as I'm in the Whitsundays a friend mentioned Bowen as a cheaper option. I've not been able to find out much info on it as yet. Seems its run by Transport QLD.

Anyone have first-hand knowledge?

Thanks
>Vernon
Reddog64
Reddog64
NSW
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Reddog64 Reddog64
NSW, 55 posts
26 Jul 2016 8:23pm
Dexport said..
Hi All

I looking for somewhere to leave Nautilus for 6 months and as I'm in the Whitsundays a friend mentioned Bowen as a cheaper option. I've not been able to find out much info on it as yet. Seems its run by Transport QLD.

Anyone have first-hand knowledge?

Thanks
>Vernon


Mango's are good mate....

cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
cisco cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
26 Jul 2016 9:50pm
Dexport said..

Seems its run by Transport QLD.




Maritime Safety Queensland and the Department of Transport and Main Roads are still run by humans. Just give them a ring. I am sure you will find them quite helpful.

Bowen Harbour has marina berths, pile berths and in the side basin has or used to have fore and aft mooring berths.

Yes I do have first hand knowledge of Bowen Harbour but it was in 1995. Prices may have changed but I think the infrastructure is about the same. Unless the financially failed marina developments at Airlie Beach have drastically reduced their prices I am sure Bowen Harbour will be the most economical place to desert your yacht.

Of one thing I am absolutely sure and that is if a cyclone hits your yacht will be safer in Bowen than Airlie Beach.

I hope that info helps your decision making.
zilla
zilla
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zilla zilla
145 posts
26 Jul 2016 8:31pm
What about Mackay marina? It's at the southern end of the Whitsundays.
Unfortunately I don't have first hand experience. I just know of it.
Expensive ? Don't know.
Protected in a cyclone ? Don't know.
Secure from low lifes like vandals and thieves? Probably.
Dexport
Dexport
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Dexport Dexport
303 posts
26 Jul 2016 9:29pm
Thanks for the info Cisco, I'll call QLD Transport for info.
cisco
cisco
QLD
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cisco cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
26 Jul 2016 11:58pm
zilla said..
What about Mackay marina?

Expensive ? Don't know.



Yes. Very.

However,......It seems that there are many yachts for sale because people do not want to pay the costs of keeping them in marinas. Hence, yachts for sale cheap.

It is hard to believe the number of yachts being sold for peanuts or being surrendered to yacht yards for rent owing.

The flow down to marina businesses is, will they accept lower rates to maintain viability??
GKandCC
GKandCC
NSW
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GKandCC GKandCC
NSW, 218 posts
27 Jul 2016 1:36am
Re: marinas 'fair call' Cisco
Dexport
Dexport
303 posts
Dexport Dexport
303 posts
27 Jul 2016 6:43am
Yeah I've been thinking that too. Mackay is hurting because of the mining industry slump and half the boats in the marina are for sale. Ive heard of some boats being practically given away as the owner can't pay the marina costs. But who's going to pay to stay in the marina afterwards? Their prices are pretty high considering its not the most attractive spot and they were completely unfriendly. I asked if there would be any sort of discount as I'd be leaving Nautilus there for 7 months, wouldn't be using power or water and could pay up everything in advance, nope, can't do anything for you.

Another option in Magnetic Island, nice place, safe harbour and around $500 per month.
zilla
zilla
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zilla zilla
145 posts
27 Jul 2016 8:27am
Yes the price I received a few weeks ago for a 12m mono berth at Mackay Marina was $10,326 per year. A 10m mono berth is $7,514 per year.
These are not small figures. I don't know how that compares to other east coast marinas.
Anyone know of costs for Airlie Beach marinas?
Bruski068
Bruski068
VIC
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Bruski068 Bruski068
VIC, 457 posts
27 Jul 2016 10:47am
It doesn't tell you how much but it does give a contact number to get a quote for a berth at Abel point marina Airlie Beach,
www.coralseamarina.com/marina-news/per-metre-berth-rates-introduced-a-new-berth-for-abell-point-marina/
HG02
HG02
VIC
5814 posts
HG02 HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
27 Jul 2016 12:38pm
On you tube a sailor was on the piles said it was 7 times less than the cost at Airlie he didn't say that actual cost but that where I'd be heading
Don't forget cyclone season just the same
southace
southace
SA
4803 posts
southace southace
SA, 4803 posts
27 Jul 2016 12:18pm
I payed for a private berth in Airlie beach I recall about $250 per week. Townsville breakwater Marina $200 per week , consttuusion dock in Tassie $100 per week. And now $60 per week in South Oz. in fact I think South oz has the cheapest marinas in Australia.

P.s the Marina in Magnetic island always appealed to me but you have to take in the cost of the ferry which was not so cheap.
HG02
HG02
VIC
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HG02 HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
27 Jul 2016 5:06pm
http://www.cruisinganchoragesaustralia.com.au/Files/Bowen%20QLD.pdf

activecaptain.com/quickLists/marina.php?name=Bowen_Harbour_Australia&i=328294772


the-nicolls.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/goodbye-whitsundays-hello-bowen.html



www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f23/reasonable-cost-hardstand-or-berthing-whitsundays-28339.html


www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/T/TransInfPuMR11.pdf
Dexport
Dexport
303 posts
Dexport Dexport
303 posts
27 Jul 2016 5:07pm
Abelpoint Marina is $75 per day and I guess a bit cheaper if you book a week at a time. Too pricey for me though as I need something for 7 months.
Talked to Bowen today, its $64 per week on a fore -aft pile mooring. I think its even safer there than Airlie as well regarding hurricanes etc. Not sure about vandals/thieves though. I'll go up there next week and check it all out.
Sectorsteve
Sectorsteve
QLD
2195 posts
Sectorsteve Sectorsteve
QLD, 2195 posts
27 Jul 2016 7:40pm
I recall the delos crew left delos in bundaberg up river on the hard for about a year. Might be cheap?
cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
cisco cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
27 Jul 2016 8:08pm
Dexport said..
Abelpoint Marina is $75 per day and I guess a bit cheaper if you book a week at a time. Too pricey for me though as I need something for 7 months.
Talked to Bowen today, its $64 per week on a fore -aft pile mooring. I think its even safer there than Airlie as well regarding hurricanes etc. Not sure about vandals/thieves though. I'll go up there next week and check it all out.


Bowen piles at $64/week is as good as it gets north of Maryborough. I don't think you will have problems with vandals/thieves. It is not isolated and the community is not large. Try to get a berth in the west row (marina side). It is well exposed visually and I think the car park has bright floodlighting.

Even if a cyclone went right over the top of Bowen I doubt there would be much damage in the small boat harbour.
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