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Post by PCL Driver on Feb 2, 2009 7:42:06 GMT -8
According to BC Ferries RBI, the SOBC and the C Cell will be remaining on Route 1 until Thursday, when the SOVI and Queen of Vancouver take over. The C Cell sailed this AM at 7, and the SOBC was delayed by the infamous 'Mechanical Difficulties with Vessel' message...
I guess they have a little more work to do on the SOVI, and some work also to do on the Queen of Vancouver.
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Post by chinook2 on Feb 2, 2009 7:59:55 GMT -8
And a little tweaking on the NW, just to make it like, run.........i thought 1999 was a pathetic year for BCF, with both Cowichan and Alberni running single ended for ages; compared to the last few months, looks more like the good old days.
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Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Feb 3, 2009 9:52:38 GMT -8
ok so what I dont get is why the SOVI sailed on Sunday??? Why dident they just keep the Vancouver at Swartz Bay then move her this week to Tsawwassen??
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Post by chinook2 on Feb 3, 2009 10:22:16 GMT -8
Hard to second guess the exact sequence of the thought process behind these moves, but..
The Sunday switch was IMHO logistics, done to relieve congestion in the berths at SB. Before the NW was diagnosed for her engine issues.
When the NW was tagged for repairs, decision was made to fix the prop issues on the Van. If one uses the RBI as a rough timeline, this decision was made over the weekend.
As events continue to unfold, the probability of the Van being called upon in March or April increases, so the investment in fixing her issues has apparently been justified. That, and maintaining three boat service friday and sunday while S0BC is in refit and the NW is having her head examined:)
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Post by gordon on Feb 19, 2009 19:41:50 GMT -8
Does anyone know when the SofBC is supposed to be getting her broken crankshaft repaired , because she seems to be in service from her return to service thru may according to RBI
How time consuming a process is it to replace a crankshaft?
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Quatchi
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Post by Quatchi on Feb 19, 2009 19:43:09 GMT -8
They don't have the new crankshaft to put in her.
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Post by ferryfan on Feb 25, 2009 19:20:24 GMT -8
so, i was talking to a crew member and he tells me that the spirit might come back on time as they have crews scheduled on it for the 13th on....anyone hear something different?
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Post by DENelson83 on Feb 26, 2009 20:01:53 GMT -8
Still with the plastered engine?
I told the SOBC not to drink so much alcohol! Months after the fact and she's still suffering from a hangover!
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