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Post by Barnacle on Jan 28, 2008 7:12:01 GMT -8
I noticed that MV Yakima and MV Kaleetan have traded places. Haven't noticed Yakima on the Bremerton run in quite some time. Wonder why the change was made? Doesn't seem to be part of the maintenance schedule posted by WSF on 22 Jan. You know, you're going to break your finger stubbing it against your clipboard like that... Seriously, though, I say once again, it's a fluid situation. Things change, and sometimes the web information just doesn't have time to keep up.
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Post by zman on Jan 28, 2008 9:28:32 GMT -8
It was a surprise to find the Yakima down here (a GOOD surprise) On account of the fact WSFs little "maintenance map" is so comprehensive, it does seem strange that they would swap boats without changing the schedule online... Maybe one of the two (Kaleetan and Yakima) needed to be closer to a certain facility. The Yakima is alot closer to Todd and Eagle Harbor. The Kaleetan is alot closer to Dakota Creek. This is speculation
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 28, 2008 14:32:11 GMT -8
Maybe they didn't mention it because it didn't matter a single bit which of the Supers was sitting in at Bummrtown?
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Post by hergfest on Jan 28, 2008 21:54:30 GMT -8
As posted on another thread, the Yakima had a hull problem so they moved her to "calmer waters".
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jan 29, 2008 7:35:10 GMT -8
The article in the other thread mentions scheduled drydocking for the Yakima. The lay-up schedule (before anyone says anything, I'm well aware that it's out of date) doesn't mention any commercial yard work for her and she wasn't one of the "within 120 days" trio (Kaleetan, Tillikum, and Evergreen State). I wonder if the Coast Guard decided that the hull repairs had to be done prior to the next scheduled drydocking (whenever that is).
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Post by zman on Jan 29, 2008 10:44:09 GMT -8
I just read an article in the Kitsap Sun about the discovery on the hull...the Yakima is not in very calm waters today. It was a funny trip from Bremerton this morning, as the Yakima was doing some zig-zags in the sound to make for a less bumpy trip. There were some big waves out there this morning! One of the best rides in a long time.
On another note, is the Yakima going to get some new paint soon? There is not much remaining gray paint on the outside of the upper level...it's all rust and primer. There is also alot of rust in the cardeck and on the upper portion of the superstructure. It seems that all of the white paint on that boat is very flaky and peeling off to expose the primer. It looks as if the surface was not prepped correctly last time paint was applied.
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 29, 2008 18:27:45 GMT -8
The surface was painted in February, and it was too cold. The paint never really bonded and thus the Yakivegas looks like she has a skin disease.
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Post by zman on Jan 31, 2008 12:43:10 GMT -8
Skin disease indeed...Everything seems to be peeling. I must admit, I LOVE THE YAKIMA. The blue and burgandy seem to bond well together. Also, the dark wood colored trim makes her look great! Everything inside the Kaleetan, except the dark blue, is too light. Every speck of dirt is shown very clearly. Did WSF not think this would happen when they okayed the color schemes of the Kaleetan? The darker colors are much better for high traffic areas, especially when the boat goes to Bremerton and endures all of our dirt we bring onboard.
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 1, 2008 13:47:54 GMT -8
Your arguments move me profoundly. Would you tell that to WSF management?
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Post by SS San Mateo on Feb 2, 2008 18:26:02 GMT -8
With the Spokane going into drydock on Monday (02/04), that'll make it 4 ferries in drydock at Todd: Spokane, Rhododendron, Chelan, and the Coho.
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Post by EGfleet on Feb 3, 2008 10:50:39 GMT -8
With the Spokane going into drydock on Monday (02/04), that'll make it 4 ferries in drydock at Todd: Spokane, Rhododendron, Chelan, and the Coho. Chelan and the Rhody were supposed to be out of drydock on Friday... (2/1)
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Feb 3, 2008 11:13:12 GMT -8
Driving over the W/S bridge yesterday, they were still at Todds.
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 3, 2008 16:17:33 GMT -8
I don't know when exactly the Chelan and Rhody wer due out of drydock, but the Chelan's at Eagle Harbor now... she should be back on the run by mid-week.
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Post by Electric Thunderbird on Feb 12, 2008 8:29:41 GMT -8
Speaking of the COHO, her hull is in excellent condition is it not?
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Post by SS Shasta on Mar 5, 2008 16:38:39 GMT -8
What's wrong with the MV Sealth? According to the new WSF maintenance schedule she will be out of service for half of May, all of June and perhaps longer for "critical maintenance."
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Post by EGfleet on Mar 6, 2008 9:17:15 GMT -8
What's wrong with the MV Sealth? According to the new WSF maintenance schedule she will be out of service for half of May, all of June and perhaps longer for "critical maintenance." It's called "maintenance." There's nothing "wrong" with her. Here are the project specifications: The Contract Work consist of the following repairs to the ferry M.V. Sealth: U.S. 14 Coast Guard Credit drydocking: zinc renewal; rudder inspection; Waukesha seal 15 inspection; fresh water wash of vessel’s hull; steel repairs clad welding; and other 16 related maintenance work, as specified in the IFB Technical Specifications. The 17 Vessel is 328' 0" x 78' 8"; and carries 90 vehicles and 1,200 passengers. Interestingly, the contract bid for the Elwha's SOLAS work has been canceled as of yesterday.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 6, 2008 9:46:43 GMT -8
Interestingly, the contract bid for the Elwha's SOLAS work has been canceled as of yesterday. I wonder if that means the Hyak is going to be out of service longer than expected.
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Post by EGfleet on Mar 6, 2008 17:57:37 GMT -8
Interestingly, the contract bid for the Elwha's SOLAS work has been canceled as of yesterday. I wonder if that means the Hyak is going to be out of service longer than expected. Not the Hyak so much as the Yakima I expect. I'm hearing rumors of a possible six-month vacation for her.
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Post by SS Shasta on Mar 6, 2008 19:10:10 GMT -8
It also looks like critical maintenance on MV Sealth will be delayed until the fall so that she can serve as a third vessel on the Edmonds-Kingston route. Seems like it is about time. Does Edmonds-Kingston actually handle more vehicle traffic than Seattle-Winslow? I would think that Seattle-Winslow would handle many more walk-ons, but lot's of vehicle traffic might use Edmonds-Kingston to avoid driving in downtown Seattle.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Mar 6, 2008 19:57:39 GMT -8
Edmonds-Kingston is definitely a more vehicle route. Even with a full car deck, the passenger lounge is empty unless my school district crams 8 buses aboard the boat. (8 weeks on saturdays, we ski up at Stevens)
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 6, 2008 20:07:16 GMT -8
I suspect it's being done to help deal with loss of capacity at Pt. Townsend/Keystone due to only one boat on that route during the summer instead of two.
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Post by Barnacle on Mar 7, 2008 6:20:22 GMT -8
What's wrong with the MV Sealth? According to the new WSF maintenance schedule she will be out of service for half of May, all of June and perhaps longer for "critical maintenance." You know, changing the oil on your car is critical maintenance too, but changing the oil when it needs to be done doesn't mean anything is 'wrong' with your car. The sky isn't always falling when the boats go in for service. Just like anything else, they need to be maintained if you want them to last--and WSF's track record indicates that they are indeed expected to last.
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 7, 2008 8:57:28 GMT -8
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Post by EGfleet on Mar 7, 2008 9:15:18 GMT -8
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Post by hergfest on Mar 7, 2008 18:51:10 GMT -8
Nice schedule until another boat crashes/breaks down next week...lol Looks like the Yakima will be out until July.
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