MV Coho

[paulvanb]

Feeling some love for the Coho tonight!

[trainguru]

So, does anyone know exactly how the Starboard Turbo trouble started? You'd think a GM-EMD 645 engine is bullet-proof, but what happened?

[Kahloke]

Here's a little video I shot last Saturday, April 29, from the aft sundeck on MV Coho as we pulled away from the terminal in Victoria and sailed out of the Inner Harbour.  I guess this is more of a "scenes from Coho" video as opposed to a video of the vessel itself.  That said, you'll still get to hear Coho's signature whistle, and I got a pretty nice view of FRS Clipper V, and even a little view of Quadra Queen II at the Point Hope Shipyard.  Enjoy!

[paulvanb]

May 3, 2023 19:05:07 GMT -8 Kahloke said:

Here's a little video I shot last Saturday, April 29, from the aft sundeck on MV Coho as we pulled away from the terminal in Victoria and sailed out of the Inner Harbour.  I guess this is more of a "scenes from Coho" video as opposed to a video of the vessel itself.  That said, you'll still get to hear Coho's signature whistle, and I got a pretty nice view of FRS Clipper V, and even a little view of Quadra Queen II at the Point Hope Shipyard.  Enjoy!

Enjoy, I did! It looks great, especailly in 4k. What did you use to film this? 

[Kahloke]

May 4, 2023 17:17:50 GMT -8 paulvanb said:

Enjoy, I did! It looks great, especailly in 4k. What did you use to film this? 

Just my trusty iPhone. I find it does a pretty good job with video, and I got a nifty handgrip holder that makes it easier to hold the phone when shooting videos or photos.

[Neil]

Does anyone have any insight into why the Coho has a forward portside loading door on the car deck? She only ever loads starboard in Victoria, and from the stern in Port Angeles. Only thing I can think of is access while in refit.

EDIT: Now I remember... she used to dock on the other side of the harbour in Victoria. But I wonder if that door is still operational?

[Blue Bus Fan]

Sept 14, 2023 16:55:02 GMT -8 Neil said:

Does anyone have any insight into why the Coho has a forward portside loading door on the car deck? She only ever loads starboard in Victoria, and from the stern in Port Angeles. Only thing I can think of is access while in refit.

EDIT: Now I remember... she used to dock on the other side of the harbour in Victoria. But I wonder if that door is still operational?

I through she moved to different locations in Victoria.

[Neil]

Sept 14, 2023 17:03:41 GMT -8 Blue Bus Fan said:

Sept 14, 2023 16:55:02 GMT -8 Neil said:

Does anyone have any insight into why the Coho has a forward portside loading door on the car deck? She only ever loads starboard in Victoria, and from the stern in Port Angeles. Only thing I can think of is access while in refit.

EDIT: Now I remember... she used to dock on the other side of the harbour in Victoria. But I wonder if that door is still operational?

I through she moved to different locations in Victoria.

I said that, in my edit. I'm wondering if that door is still operational.

[WettCoast]

The car deck access is the same as on Alaska's 'Blue Canoes', doors on both starboard & port just aft of the bow, and at the stern.  Its been many years since that port side access has been used on the Coho. 

I wonder if its possible for the Coho to come alongside on its port side at its current Victoria berth if they had to?  I think not.

[paulvanb]

Sept 14, 2023 18:13:00 GMT -8 WettCoast said:

The car deck access is the same as on Alaska's 'Blue Canoes', doors on both starboard & port just aft of the bow, and at the stern.  Its been many years since that port side access has been used on the Coho. 

I wonder if its possible for the Coho to come alongside on its port side at its current Victoria berth if they had to?  I think not.

I think it is possible, but not an easy manouvre. When she leaves the dock she reverses up the upper inlet, then swings around to head out to sea. Can be an bone rattling experience probably setting many car alarms!