Do you think it might be worth asking the Navy Divers if they would like to schedule in the lifting of your boat as part of an exercise some time in the near future?

They have to do something for an exercise, and this could be productive for them, give them some pretty good positive PR, and help QHM keep his harbour bed clear.

They are on Horsea and are a pretty friendly bunch, but the request would have to spell out the positive benefits to them as well as to you.

What about taking her to Wickham Marine instead of Port Solent?

Hope it all works out, such a shame for you.