woolley Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 hours ago, MrPB said: Why is nobody allowed to comment on the “Future of fast craft” story on the newspapers site? Is it because almost 100% of respondents on the SPC proposals said that fast craft are an essential requirement moving forward but IOMG seems to no longer want to provide them on the basis of cost to run? I think fast craft in general have had their day. Not just cost, but operational reliability in waters with conditions like ours are big issues. I don't understand why you think that IOMG allegedly not wanting to perpetuate fast craft would have a bearing on the newspaper allowing comments or otherwise. They seem happy enough to embarrass the government on a plethora of other stories. Why would they hold back on this one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 why is it that when 61% of survey want faster journey to Liverpool does Government say comfort (?) overrides speed ? and they want longer journeys so passengers get so bored they go spending money in the shops #excuses #fleecethepunters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 11:07 PM, woolley said: I think fast craft in general have had their day. Not just cost, but operational reliability in waters with conditions like ours are big issues. I don't understand why you think that IOMG allegedly not wanting to perpetuate fast craft would have a bearing on the newspaper allowing comments or otherwise. They seem happy enough to embarrass the government on a plethora of other stories. Why would they hold back on this one? I think postings on there in the past about the Steam Packet have form and have attracted letters from Sue Grabbit & Run on a regular basis. MF have certainly received them in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Tempus Fugit said: why is it that when 61% of survey want faster journey to Liverpool does Government say comfort (?) overrides speed ? and they want longer journeys so passengers get so bored they go spending money in the shops #excuses #fleecethepunters Does anyone actually buy things in the shops? i sometimes get breakfast, but that’s it. That’s down to time of day, not length of crossing. We all like fast, comfortable, crossings, but the survey didn’t include the essential Q, how much extra over standard fare are you prepared to pay for a 2.5 hour crossing 1. 25% 2. 33% 3. 50% 4. 67% 5. 75% 6. 100% 7. Nothing.? we all know 7. Would win by a Theresa May style defeat long mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PmJ Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Tempus Fugit said: why is it that when 61% of survey want faster journey to Liverpool does Government say comfort (?) overrides speed ? and they want longer journeys so passengers get so bored they go spending money in the shops #excuses #fleecethepunters Yet the same 61% would scream blue murder if the fares went up to accommodate the extra speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holte End Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, PmJ said: Yet the same 61% would scream blue murder if the fares went up to accommodate the extra speed Was that in the survey too or are you just surmising. I would have a bit of faith in the knowledge that people would perfer to pay for a better service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PmJ Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Holte End said: Was that in the survey too or are you just surmising. I would have a bit of faith in the knowledge that people would perfer to pay for a better service. No, it was a figure that Tempus quoted in his post above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Fly and rent a car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 As usual in surveys, the questions were designed to get the answers they wanted. A fast craft would have been a white elephant if it had been scheduled to work in the last few days. When they can work, they are extremely fuel inefficient and costly, and they can't act as back-up for freight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 3/14/2019 at 2:03 PM, Uhtred said: Fly and rent a car. Yep. Every time if it's a relatively short trip, particularly if you can be flexible on timings. £20 one way at speed the sea cat can only dream of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 anyone know why Manannan berthed 'bow-in' last night, I can only assume it had something to do with low tide on arrival time, it got turned for the morning departure but must have been a pita for any vehicles on board not being able to get off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 In training for a breakdown. It’s been over due for a few days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manximus Aururaneus Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Tempus Fugit said: anyone know why Manannan berthed 'bow-in' last night, I can only assume it had something to do with low tide on arrival time, it got turned for the morning departure but must have been a pita for any vehicles on board not being able to get off ! It's a Government initiative to increase the population. You can travel TO the Island at 33 knots, but you can only return with the boat in astern propulsion at 3 knots. Treasury calculations have forecast a 22% increase in population leading to a 4.17986% increase in GDP over 7.2 years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulb Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 4 hours ago, x-in-man said: In training for a breakdown. It’s been over due for a few days now. So what odds are you giving for a "gearbox failiure" on the mannanin in tt week ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Manximus Aururaneus said: It's a Government initiative to increase the population. You can travel TO the Island at 33 knots, but you can only return with the boat in astern propulsion at 3 knots. Treasury calculations have forecast a 22% increase in population leading to a 4.17986% increase in GDP over 7.2 years. We could be renamed "Hotel California" Edited April 11, 2019 by finlo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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