SolDuc
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Post by SolDuc on Jun 9, 2014 18:07:11 GMT -8
how long is the Kaleetan in the San Juans for?? All summer? Yes. |
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Post by Kahloke on Jun 9, 2014 19:03:37 GMT -8
how long is the Kaleetan in the San Juans for?? All summer? Yes. Karl, we've really got to get you used to going here for WSF fleet movements and vessel assignments: www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/4FF4CEC1-9FEB-4BE5-85EF-B9E9F06662E6/0/VesselStatus219.pdfTo get to the above document from the WSF home page, click on the Plans, Publications, and Statistics link, then on the Vessel Maintenance Activities link, and finally on the Maintenance, Drydock, Inspection Needs and Service Impacts pdf link. Yes, it's a bit of drilling down in to the website to find it, but it will answer a lot of your questions about where vessels are, and are supposed to be in the near future. Yes, things do change, and this document does not always catch those last minute alterations, but by and large, it holds pretty true. |
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Post by SolDuc on Jun 9, 2014 20:27:27 GMT -8
Karl, we've really got to get you used to going here for WSF fleet movements and vessel assignments: www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/4FF4CEC1-9FEB-4BE5-85EF-B9E9F06662E6/0/VesselStatus219.pdfTo get to the above document from the WSF home page, click on the Plans, Publications, and Statistics link, then on the Vessel Maintenance Activities link, and finally on the Maintenance, Drydock, Inspection Needs and Service Impacts pdf link. Yes, it's a bit of drilling down in to the website to find it, but it will answer a lot of your questions about where vessels are, and are supposed to be in the near future. Yes, things do change, and this document does not always catch those last minute alterations, but by and large, it holds pretty true. Or you can just go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Service. Somewhat simpler. |
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Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 9, 2014 21:57:08 GMT -8
I can never seem to find the maintenance schedule which is why I just dont bother it's to much of a hassle. I guess we wont know till she is up there was position she will be running?
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Post by Kahloke on Jun 10, 2014 4:38:43 GMT -8
I can never seem to find the maintenance schedule which is why I just dont bother it's to much of a hassle. I guess we wont know till she is up there was position she will be running? That's why I gave you the direct link and also how you can get to it from the home page. As far as Kaleetan's positioning goes, you are correct, we will not know until she starts service, but my guess is Kaleetan will be running as the Number 2 boat, which would be Yakima's normal summer schedule assignment. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 10, 2014 6:13:28 GMT -8
I can never seem to find the maintenance schedule which is why I just dont bother it's to much of a hassle. I guess we wont know till she is up there was position she will be running? I count 182 characters in the above post that you typed, including the effort of hitting the space-bar between the words. That's a lot of effort. Bookmarking and then going back to a link isn't that much of a hassle, compared to hitting 182 keys. I believe you can do it. (you can also post photos) |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 10, 2014 12:35:51 GMT -8
Yup it's a lot easier than searching through pages to try and find something on this forum! That bookmark is a good idea though! I don't even take my camera anymore on ferry trips I just use my iPhone camera and for not posting on the forum I don't see the point seeing in group trips everyone takes the exact same photos all the time! I probably will take photos when I go somewhere different like Anacortes! I have sort of lost interest in taking tons if photos like I used to unless something significant comes up like ships being retired!
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Post by Barnacle on Jun 10, 2014 14:01:16 GMT -8
That's why I gave you the direct link and also how you can get to it from the home page. As far as Kaleetan's positioning goes, you are correct, we will not know until she starts service, but my guess is Kaleetan will be running as the Number 2 boat, which would be Yakima's normal summer schedule assignment. That's what I've been told as well. Chelan as #1, Kaleetan #2, Hyak #3, (random) #4, and Elwha as #5. Subject to change, of course.  |
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Post by chokai on Jun 10, 2014 15:05:46 GMT -8
I can never seem to find the maintenance schedule which is why I just dont bother it's to much of a hassle. I guess we wont know till she is up there was position she will be running? Can we pin a link to that page as the first post in the WSF Vessel Shifts thread? It kinda makes sense to have a "common resources post" as the first post in each thread with pertinent topics, a sort of FAQ. For example this thread could have a first post with a link to Kaleetan's page on the WSF fleet guide, Steve's site etc... Though onces the thread has been made it might not be possible to go back... |
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Post by Luke on Jun 10, 2014 17:09:27 GMT -8
I can never seem to find the maintenance schedule which is why I just dont bother it's to much of a hassle. I guess we wont know till she is up there was position she will be running? Didn't I send you a PM with a direct link to the maintenance schedule? |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 10, 2014 17:26:45 GMT -8
well being the Kaleetan is hopefully gonna be number 2 that means she will be the 2:00pm out of Anacortes and 3:45pm out of Friday Harbour which makes it perfect for a day trip and round trip on the Kaleetan. I would probably do it on a Sunday as there is a 10pm from Tsawwassen Sunday's which might make it easier.
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Post by tj on Jun 14, 2014 14:45:34 GMT -8
Hi everyone, I am a new member and can't wait to start posting. The Kaleetan is by far my favorite vessel in the whole WSF fleet.
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Post by FNS on Jun 14, 2014 21:12:01 GMT -8
Hi everyone, I am a new member and can't wait to start posting. The Kaleetan is by far my favorite vessel in the whole WSF fleet. The KALEETAN has been a good ferry in the WSF fleet. And she continues to be!!A little background on the life of the Superferry KALEETAN: After arriving Puget Sound from National Steel of San Diego, she began service on the Winslow run in 1968. In 1973, the new Jumboferry SPOKANE replaced the KALEETAN on the Winslow run. The KALEETAN went to Kingston. The KALEETAN went to the San Juan Islands after the 1973 peak season and has been to Sidney as well. I took a ride aboard her from Sidney to Anacortes in the summer of 1976. A delightful early afternoon trip! On February 13, 1979, a fierce windstorm swept through Puget Sound, sinking half of the Hood Canal Bridge. The KALEETAN re-inaugurated the Edmonds to Port Townsend run discontinued by Black Ball many years before. It was a 90 minute run with a Super and Jumbo (each taking turns on the one boat run). The TILLIKUM phased the long run out in the spring of 1980 when the Lofall to South Point run was re-established (it took her 2 hours to do the trip). Lately, the KALEETAN has been on the Bremerton run. She also has had an odd assignment or two at Vashon Island (one of them on the run to Colman Dock while Fauntleroy was being redone).
Hope you find this forum fun. Enjoy your voyage with us, a "family" of ferry fans sharing our love and stories of ferries here on the Salish Sea and abroad!
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Post by Elwha on the Rocks on Jun 27, 2014 12:45:15 GMT -8
Hi Everyone!  I did a trip up in the San Juans last Friday to ride the Evergreen State, and the Kaleetan was the ferry that I rode up to the Islands, so here are a few pics. Loading at Anacortes, it was a full sailing, though being a Super it didn't feel crowed in the cabin.  M/V Kaleetan Docked At Anacortes by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Boarding:  Boarding the Kaleetan at Anacortes by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Loading the last few cars, from what I heard we has a total of 148 cars, that's pretty good!  M/V Kaleetan Loading At Anacortes by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Making the turn out of Anacortes:  M/V Kaleetan Turning Out Of Anacortes by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Looking towards the bow:  M/V Kaleetan En-Route to Shaw and Orcas by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr The cabin, like I said earlier, it really didn't feel crowded:  Cabin - Kaleetan by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr A lifering and her #1 end pilothouse:  Lifering - Kaleetan by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Docking at Orcas, since we had un-loaded some cars at Shaw, there was a big open space on the cardeck for the walk-ons to gather, which was nice.  M/V Kaleetan Docking at Orcas Island by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Departing Orcas:  M/V Kaleetan Docked At Orcas Island by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Spinning for Shaw:  M/V Kaleetan Departing Orcas Island by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr Heading toward Shaw:  M/V Kaleetan En-Route To Shaw Island by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr |
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Post by Kahloke on Jun 30, 2014 19:31:56 GMT -8
Something new on Kaleetan that I haven't noticed before: They've recently installed these security gates at the stairs to the upper deck, and security doors on the interior stairs, as well. I guess it's a sure-proof way of making sure passengers cannot get to the upper deck when they close it off.  And, here's a nice pic of Kaleetan in Upright Channel, as seen from Evergreen State  |
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Post by hergfest on Jun 30, 2014 20:32:45 GMT -8
Those gates must be a precursor to cutting the crew back. Makes sense in the Winter.
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Post by SolDuc on Jun 30, 2014 21:24:48 GMT -8
Something new on Kaleetan that I haven't noticed before: They've recently installed these security gates at the stairs to the upper deck, and security doors on the interior stairs, as well. I guess it's a sure-proof way of making sure passengers cannot get to the upper deck when they close it off. Looks like the benches were painted green as well. They used to be grey/white. From what I've heard the green paint wears off slower, or at least at sight it looks like it. |
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 1, 2014 15:44:01 GMT -8
Those gates must be a precursor to cutting the crew back. Makes sense in the Winter. You have the wrong end of the equation, my friend--it's in response to winter manning levels in the San Juan Islands. |
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 1, 2014 15:47:23 GMT -8
Something new on Kaleetan that I haven't noticed before: They've recently installed these security gates at the stairs to the upper deck, and security doors on the interior stairs, as well. I guess it's a sure-proof way of making sure passengers cannot get to the upper deck when they close it off. Looks like the benches were painted green as well. They used to be grey/white. From what I've heard the green paint wears off slower, or at least at sight it looks like it. I don't recall them ever being actually painted grey; that was more a matter of too many layers of white paint and too many butts. They just don't come clean after a while. I know I was campaigning a few years ago to paint the benches gray or green; looks great! |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jul 7, 2014 19:44:11 GMT -8
That just completely mars the entire appearance of that vessel.
That has to be the ugliest abomination I've ever laid eyes on.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jul 7, 2014 19:45:51 GMT -8
Hi everyone, I am a new member and can't wait to start posting. The Kaleetan is by far my favorite vessel in the whole WSF fleet. Likewise, although I cannot stand the ridiculous modifications they've done to it! |
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 8, 2014 17:47:56 GMT -8
That just completely mars the entire appearance of that vessel. That has to be the ugliest abomination I've ever laid eyes on. Are you referring to the gates, or the green benches? I accept the purpose of the gate being function, rather than form; I groove to the green benches (as someone who had to try to maintain the white ones). |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jul 9, 2014 3:57:06 GMT -8
That just completely mars the entire appearance of that vessel. That has to be the ugliest abomination I've ever laid eyes on. Are you referring to the gates, or the green benches? I accept the purpose of the gate being function, rather than form; I groove to the green benches (as someone who had to try to maintain the white ones). I was referring to the gates. I cannot see any logical reason for them being there and it completely mars the appearance and the otherwise outstanding design of the Supers. |
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 9, 2014 4:43:55 GMT -8
Are you referring to the gates, or the green benches? I accept the purpose of the gate being function, rather than form; I groove to the green benches (as someone who had to try to maintain the white ones). I was referring to the gates. I cannot see any logical reason for them being there and it completely mars the appearance and the otherwise outstanding design of the Supers. Because under certain manning levels, the upper deck of the vessel is closed off to public access. And the USCG didn't find a chain and a sign to be sufficiently secure. I promise you, they weren't put there just to annoy you. |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jul 9, 2014 19:27:46 GMT -8
If it's closed off to public access, then how the hell do people access the galleys? I can't imagine the thought of no galley access on a ferry as large as the Kaleetan.
On the Supers, they're up top to begin with!
That makes absolutely no sense at all.
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