Dry Stacking

Pro - no antifouling. More secure (if it is in a high rack). Less weathering when not in use (being out of the water). I can think of plenty of cons though, so it wouldn't be for me. For example, more liable to damage as it is moved in and out. Have to rely on the yard to do what they are asked (I have heard of boats not launched when they should have been); can't easily access the boat between trips for maintenance; unless the yard has a 24x7 no notice launch, you can't use the boat on a whim; can't run the engine unless it is in the water; more likely to freeze water inside the boat/engine in winter when on land. But I am sure there are people who use the service and prefer it!

I had this dilemma last march when I had to decide on how to keep my new   boat dry stack or   marina pontoon   what swung it for me to put it in southsea marina   was the   fact   that even on days when im out fishing I can still go down potter about   with a coffee   and put new marks in the gps   or just enjoy the social side of cleaning polishing   there is always   other fisher folk   that will come along for a chat or a beer   sat on there boats

I live beaulah spa nr crystal palace you so right about the tunnel

Also live in London, Pinner, personally like the lack of planning needed by having the boat in the water. Spend the rest of my life planning stuff so prefer the no worries of just bein* able to go down get and go...