I'm in Sydney with my first boat on a mooring at Cabarita looking for somewhere to tie up to get some electrical work done on it. Any ideas of a wharf or something? I was thinking of trying to use a boat ramp jetty or is that frowned upon?
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I'm in Sydney with my first boat on a mooring at Cabarita looking for somewhere to tie up to get some electrical work done on it. Any ideas of a wharf or something? I was thinking of trying to use a boat ramp jetty or is that frowned upon?
Better to seek forgiveness than ask permission 
Hi Longend
RE:I was thinking of trying to use a boat ramp jetty or is that frowned upon?
You could get away with that, as long as it is a reasonably remote place at a time when it is not busy that can accommodate the draft of your vessel for a short period of time.
That is more than a few caveats.
Anywhere crowded would be a big no-no.
Where are you thinking of?
Gary
There used to be a work berth at Gladesville Bridge Marina. I used it many times in the past.
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There used to be a work berth at Gladesville Bridge Marina. I used it many times in the past.
I was quoted $250/day for a 38 footer
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There used to be a work berth at Gladesville Bridge Marina. I used it many times in the past.
I was quoted $250/day for a 38 footer
Yes, expensive but sometimes you just have to factor it in and make sure you can do all the work in one day. The alternatives are out of Sydney so you save $$$ but use up time. Depends which one you have the most of
Depending on your mast height - if you can fit under the Iron Cove Bridge, there's a great pontoon setup just to port as u pass under the bridge. My friend has a mooring in that bay - we've used the pontoon many times for repairs, and painting, with no problems. Don't be tempted by the pontoon before the bridge next to Dawn Fraser Pool - great for pickups and loading, but the locals have been known to call maritime if they see or hear maintenance work happening. No such problem on the other one - it backs onto King Georges Park, and has much better level access anyway.
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Depending on your mast height - if you can fit under the Iron Cove Bridge, there's a great pontoon setup just to port as u pass under the bridge. My friend has a mooring in that bay - we've used the pontoon many times for repairs, and painting, with no problems. Don't be tempted by the pontoon before the bridge next to Dawn Fraser Pool - great for pickups and loading, but the locals have been known to call maritime if they see or hear maintenance work happening. No such problem on the other one - it backs onto King Georges Park, and has much better level access anyway.
No good for me mate Mick with the new boat 
I might give Woolwich a call to see what they charge for a work berth.
Have you thought about joining a sailing club? Most clubs will have a wharf where you could do a bit of work. Not only that but its the contacts and friends you make, especially if its your first yacht.
Mike
Select to expand quotetroubadour said..Azure305 said..
Depending on your mast height - if you can fit under the Iron Cove Bridge, there's a great pontoon setup just to port as u pass under the bridge. My friend has a mooring in that bay - we've used the pontoon many times for repairs, and painting, with no problems. Don't be tempted by the pontoon before the bridge next to Dawn Fraser Pool - great for pickups and loading, but the locals have been known to call maritime if they see or hear maintenance work happening. No such problem on the other one - it backs onto King Georges Park, and has much better level access anyway.
No good for me mate Mick with the new boat
I might give Woolwich a call to see what they charge for a work berth.
I cant fit under either - I'm envious of my mates access 
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Try Cockatoo Is as well - I know you can stay there casually pretty cheaply, but i dont know if u can DIY
