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Post by sounder on Jun 4, 2019 10:14:59 GMT -8
I must say it’s been strange seeing a boat so big tied up over at Vashon Island. Has she been a welcome addition on the triangle or has she been constrained by the schedule and not able to sail at full capacity? Generally, on-time performance has been generally pretty good with a couple exceptions on the weekends during busy periods and on commute hours on some days, but generally in my observations, the boat has been leaving full during rush hour periods from Fauntleroy (3-7pm, Monday - Friday), which definitely shows improvement on their part for filling the larger vessel. The Chimacum has worked out very well on this route. According to WSF, better then expected. At the community WSF meeting on Vashon. The WSF representatives admitted that a vessel bigger then a 124 boat would be too big. They decided at the start of the new schedule to try the Chimacum as an experiment instead of the Sealth as the fill in boat on the triangle. they told us they were shocked that the vessel was working better then expected. It makes me wonder if WSF will consider using Olympic Class vessels as fill in boats for this route? My observation is on the eastbound sailings from Southworth, they had much more space to spin cars for Vashon and have a bigger quota for S/F bound vehicles while still taking more traffic from Vashon. |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jun 4, 2019 15:15:54 GMT -8
Generally, on-time performance has been generally pretty good with a couple exceptions on the weekends during busy periods and on commute hours on some days, but generally in my observations, the boat has been leaving full during rush hour periods from Fauntleroy (3-7pm, Monday - Friday), which definitely shows improvement on their part for filling the larger vessel. The Chimacum has worked out very well on this route. According to WSF, better then expected. At the community WSF meeting on Vashon. The WSF representatives admitted that a vessel bigger then a 124 boat would be too big. They decided at the start of the new schedule to try the Chimacum as an experiment instead of the Sealth as the fill in boat on the triangle. they told us they were shocked that the vessel was working better then expected. It makes me wonder if WSF will consider using Olympic Class vessels as fill in boats for this route? My observation is on the eastbound sailings from Southworth, they had much more space to spin cars for Vashon and have a bigger quota for S/F bound vehicles while still taking more traffic from Vashon. The Quota leaving Southworth/Vashon is only during the morning as far as I believe so it did seem to be effective for that. However, afternoon eastbound sailings are mostly first come first serve. |
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Post by Ignacio on Aug 6, 2019 8:52:29 GMT -8
 Friday afternoon, July 26th on my way sailing to Desolation Sound. Caught a nice angle between the Chimacum and Mt. Rainier as it was headed to Bremerton. |
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Dec 25, 2019 11:22:48 GMT -8
Does anyone know what exactly is wrong with the Chimacum? It is out of service due to generator issues but just how bad is it?
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Post by iceberg1 on Dec 26, 2019 16:49:20 GMT -8
Chimacum maybe repaired. Sea trials tomorrow 0700 -1500, returning to BI tie Up Slip afterwards. Keeping fingers crossed all goes well.
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Post by iceberg1 on Dec 27, 2019 15:22:24 GMT -8
Good news for the Chimacum. Repairs complete. Sea Trials today were successful. She returns to service tomorrow Seattle - Bremerton
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 24, 2020 12:12:24 GMT -8
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Post by withtheferries on Sept 7, 2020 12:08:23 GMT -8
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Post by avgeekjoe on Sept 12, 2020 18:10:53 GMT -8
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Aug 10, 2022 20:21:25 GMT -8
Haven't heard much about the Chimacum, both on here or from WSF, following her breakdown requiring a tug back in February. Was apparently a reduction gear failure more severe that what the Tokitae experienced and has since been fixed. Surprised they haven't had her back yet, given its been 6 months. Anyone have any further info on this?
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Feb 8, 2023 16:26:30 GMT -8
Haven't heard much about the Chimacum, both on here or from WSF, following her breakdown requiring a tug back in February. Was apparently a reduction gear failure more severe that what the Tokitae experienced and has since been fixed. Surprised they haven't had her back yet, given its been 6 months. Anyone have any further info on this? Chimacum has basically been out of service for a year now, with these reduction gear issues. No idea or updates on a fix as of now from WSF - does anyone have any further insight as to what is going on that I've yet to catch wind of? |
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Post by Edmondsguy on Feb 11, 2023 18:50:25 GMT -8
Haven't heard much about the Chimacum, both on here or from WSF, following her breakdown requiring a tug back in February. Was apparently a reduction gear failure more severe that what the Tokitae experienced and has since been fixed. Surprised they haven't had her back yet, given its been 6 months. Anyone have any further info on this? Chimacum has basically been out of service for a year now, with these reduction gear issues. No idea or updates on a fix as of now from WSF - does anyone have any further insight as to what is going on that I've yet to catch wind of? My understanding is that the manufacturer no longer makes parts that are needed for the chimacum. as well as Martinac didn't do the best job when building her to begin with. |
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Post by thebutschman on Apr 20, 2023 22:22:52 GMT -8
It looks like she was in sea trials yesterday afternoon (4/19). She was underway for less than an hour and peaked at 15kts. Fingers crossed she makes a return soon.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Apr 21, 2023 17:04:38 GMT -8
It looks like she was in sea trials yesterday afternoon (4/19). She was underway for less than an hour and peaked at 15kts. Fingers crossed she makes a return soon. Would be nice given her nearly 17 month absence from Bremerton. Good to hear she was out and about for the first time since 2/2022! |
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Post by SS San Mateo on May 1, 2023 10:43:27 GMT -8
The Chimacum is back in service
Ferry Alert: Sea/BI-144-Vehicle Chmacum Replaces the 202-Wenatchee on Seattle/Bainbridge
On Monday, May 1, the 144-vehicle Chimacum will replace the 202-vehicle Wenatchee on the Seattle/Bainbridge route beginning with the 11:30 a.m. sailing from Bainbridge. This will be a downsizing of 58 vehicles. Customers are encouraged to arrive early at the terminal during this temporary downsizing.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on May 1, 2023 11:41:02 GMT -8
The Chimacum is back in service Ferry Alert: Sea/BI-144-Vehicle Chmacum Replaces the 202-Wenatchee on Seattle/BainbridgeOn Monday, May 1, the 144-vehicle Chimacum will replace the 202-vehicle Wenatchee on the Seattle/Bainbridge route beginning with the 11:30 a.m. sailing from Bainbridge. This will be a downsizing of 58 vehicles. Customers are encouraged to arrive early at the terminal during this temporary downsizing. Was nice to have Spokane and Wenatchee after Kaleetan left so this is kind of unfortunate😂. |
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Post by lavalamp on May 2, 2023 7:37:46 GMT -8
The Chimacum is back in service Ferry Alert: Sea/BI-144-Vehicle Chmacum Replaces the 202-Wenatchee on Seattle/BainbridgeOn Monday, May 1, the 144-vehicle Chimacum will replace the 202-vehicle Wenatchee on the Seattle/Bainbridge route beginning with the 11:30 a.m. sailing from Bainbridge. This will be a downsizing of 58 vehicles. Customers are encouraged to arrive early at the terminal during this temporary downsizing. Was nice to have Spokane and Wenatchee after Kaleetan left so this is kind of unfortunate😂. Should only be for a couple of weeks until Tacoma is back. |
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Post by SS San Mateo on Oct 30, 2023 19:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Oct 31, 2023 6:03:40 GMT -8
Kaleetan replacing, which is actually kind of nice cause I'd rather have that then the Chimacum😂 |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Dec 19, 2023 19:55:50 GMT -8
Chimacum back in service as of tonight with the 6:45p from Bremerton - interesting they were able to complete all the engine replacements in Bremerton w/o any shipyard time. Hopefully she'll keep her engines running for at least a year this time around. Kaleetan remains out of service in Bremerton for layup. Not sure if this is a longer term swap since the Kaleetan is still in Bremerton Slip 1.
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Post by lavalamp on Dec 20, 2023 16:31:27 GMT -8
Chimacum back in service as of tonight with the 6:45p from Bremerton - interesting they were able to complete all the engine replacements in Bremerton w/o any shipyard time. Hopefully she'll keep her engines running for at least a year this time around. Kaleetan remains out of service in Bremerton for layup. Not sure if this is a longer term swap since the Kaleetan is still in Bremerton Slip 1. Kaleetan was running the route again this morning, but Chimacum swapped in for the 4:15pm sailing from Bremerton. I wonder if they're testing things out or not confident its ready, and that's why Kaleetan has stuck around. Too bad they can't run two-boat service at Bremerton! |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Dec 20, 2023 18:46:19 GMT -8
Chimacum back in service as of tonight with the 6:45p from Bremerton - interesting they were able to complete all the engine replacements in Bremerton w/o any shipyard time. Hopefully she'll keep her engines running for at least a year this time around. Kaleetan remains out of service in Bremerton for layup. Not sure if this is a longer term swap since the Kaleetan is still in Bremerton Slip 1. Kaleetan was running the route again this morning, but Chimacum swapped in for the 4:15pm sailing from Bremerton. I wonder if they're testing things out or not confident its ready, and that's why Kaleetan has stuck around. Too bad they can't run two-boat service at Bremerton! She was on the route all the way through at least the Seattle 750p - not sure what is going on. RE: The Chimacum has now taken over it appears with the Kaleetan moving to Edmonds to replace the Salish. |
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