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Post by Dane on Aug 18, 2023 18:34:25 GMT -8
Saw some photos on Instagram today - looked like very healthy loads, couldn't tell which sailing time it was.
If Reddit is to be believed, which I approach with caution, 20 people were left behind due to a train blocking a crossing this morning for the 10am sailing. There's a very accessible alternative route, so hard to feel too bad.
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 18, 2023 22:19:22 GMT -8
Question for those who have now taken a ride on 'Hullo'. Is there any forward, or rearward view, for passengers on the vessel, or just through the port/starboard windows? Does the upper deck offer much better views?
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Post by Dane on Aug 18, 2023 23:11:44 GMT -8
I haven't ridden downstairs but suspect the views are actually better on the first level.
On the second level it's all port / starboard save two rear doors with windows facing aft.
The second level is blocked from any front facing view by a wall, and a door/stairs to the bridge. I was worried row 1 would hug that wall and impede the views, but it does not and you can see left & right no problem.
Views on the second level were very obstructed by salt build up on the windows, and there was frequent splashing onto the windows. You can easily enough see through, but definitely not camera friendly. Can only assume it's the same on the first level.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 19, 2023 13:15:32 GMT -8
Sthiqu' on final approach 10:00 am sailing from Nanaimo to Downtown Vancouver with the first day of service. I am posting these photos because it was Hullo first day of service and there not many photos. Sthiqu' by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr Sthiqu' by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by 1foot2ships on Aug 20, 2023 2:22:44 GMT -8
hi gents, is there a mod following/ on this thread?
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Post by Mike C on Aug 20, 2023 8:45:02 GMT -8
hi gents, is there a mod following/ on this thread? We’re omnipresent in all sections of the forum, like a gentle wind next to the ocean, or the voice that gives you instructions on how to properly don a lifejacket
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Post by paulvanb on Aug 20, 2023 11:40:41 GMT -8
Question for those who have now taken a ride on 'Hullo'. Is there any forward, or rearward view, for passengers on the vessel, or just through the port/starboard windows? Does the upper deck offer much better views? View you say? Here you go from steerage class. 😉
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Post by 1foot2ships on Aug 21, 2023 9:31:42 GMT -8
add me to the danetrain. fully agree something big is being kept from public knowledge. Jeez, guys... take a deep breath. It's not quite time to put the tag on the corpse's toe yet. ok.... so on the 15th (pg4) when i was jumping on dane's train, i was just agreeing b/c after he mentioned it, the more i thought about it, the more the math didnt add up. seems like you arent as skeptical as i am... when pointing out we were too quick to tag the corpse, i was simply hightlighting that #1 and #2 were identified on SM as significant complaints from potential customers. to be fair, i dont know if the luggage restriction has any good reason for it nor can i comment on their business model for the fare structure, but to have these kind of easy problems is actually great, b/c it means something bigger isnt a problem. for any new venture, this is probably as good a start as you can hope for. then, on inaugural run day, #3, #4, #5 happened. i piled onto them b/c with the cheapness of lense colouring, any organisation is able to apologise and have first mover advantage when in damage control. not broadcasting on SM for the benefit of walk-up passengers is unforgivable. this is the kinda crap BCF is rightly lynched for. (fwiw... BCF has improved significantly in this regards, but thats only b/c they have had so much practice in cleaning-up their own messes) im not sure how having purposely built vessels factors into anything (except to reflect internal confidence?), but it doesnt matter anyways, as somebody else already proved that incorrect. im not easily satisfied when my bs meter is going off so i asked around. ive discovered hullo has something seriously wrong with their other boat. my first source is saying this is something to do with the engines. my other source is being even more precise, saying it was a log strike. both these sources work for different organisations and do not know eachother. this is the reason for the sudden schedule reduction. i dont want to say too much b/c im not supposed to be privy to this information, and they could be wrong themselves, but im just passing it along b/c you guys like insider knowledge, so take this for whatever its worth. i have no skin in this game. i do not wish them to fail. it would be great if they can be viable, thus raising the possibility of other FF routes in/ around these waters. i have no angst against them except for the weird name and ugly colour choice. please dont ban. ill take this down if this violates the t&c.
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Post by 1foot2ships on Aug 21, 2023 10:32:02 GMT -8
meant to post this before actually... fantastic review (pg5) Dane. very thorough and complete also awesome shots (pg5) paulvanb. sometimes you capture from very unique angles, always fun to see
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 21, 2023 10:54:16 GMT -8
im not easily satisfied when my bs meter is going off so i asked around. ive discovered hullo has something seriously wrong with their other boat. my first source is saying this is something to do with the engines. my other source is being even more precise, saying it was a log strike. both these sources work for different organisations and do not know eachother. this is the reason for the sudden schedule reduction. Thanks for this. That situation would explain why it is always the same ship being used on this route.
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Post by Nick on Aug 21, 2023 12:40:35 GMT -8
im not easily satisfied when my bs meter is going off so i asked around. ive discovered hullo has something seriously wrong with their other boat. my first source is saying this is something to do with the engines. my other source is being even more precise, saying it was a log strike. both these sources work for different organisations and do not know eachother. this is the reason for the sudden schedule reduction. Thanks for this. That situation would explain why it is always the same ship being used on this route. I want to highlight how much of an advantage having two vessels is for Hullo. If they had only had one vessel, even if they have the pockets and commitment to repair the vessel in a timely manner, they would not have launched (and largely quite successfully) this summer.
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Post by paulvanb on Aug 21, 2023 14:42:06 GMT -8
meant to post this before actually... fantastic review (pg5) Dane . very thorough and complete also awesome shots (pg5) paulvanb . sometimes you capture from very unique angles, always fun to see Thank you. Maybe it's my 21 years of shooting real estate.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 23, 2023 10:21:49 GMT -8
I took Hullo for first time today here are my thoughts need more washrooms on board, but conformity is good. My sailing didn’t take 70 minutes as advertised it was 90 minutes due marine animals requiring slow down in Nanaimo. I think they should put anywhere to 70 minutes to 90 minutes. I think the vessels are stilling needing slight fine toning because there are Deman Group on board my sailing and where checking water system thing was paying attention to what was going on.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 23, 2023 10:42:23 GMT -8
It also seems like seat selection thing is completely failing too because I think people just sat anywhere which to honest is better way of going about boarding and seats.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 23, 2023 13:44:34 GMT -8
Does Hullo have timeline for when will Spuhéls enter service? Is there timeline when the full schedule will begin to take effect?
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Post by articulated on Aug 23, 2023 17:31:06 GMT -8
After not being able to shoot her on Wednesday due to her cancelled evening sailing, I was able to photograph Sthqui' in Vancouver on her inaugural evening sailing on Thursday August 17th. There are still some teething issues/learning curves to sort out; it took about 15-20 minutes from the time she entered the harbour around Brockton Point to glide into the dock, including a very long approach to the dock (to the point where she interfered with the departing Queen Elizabeth leaving from Canada Place). Once she finally arrived at the dock, it took another 10 minutes to tie up and let the ramp out; as a result, the deboarding process didn't start until 6:00pm. There was quite a sizeable crowd waiting, which stretched from the gate all the way along the seawall back to the corner. The total passenger count was 211 IIRC (initially announced as 206 with 5 last-minute boardings), which is pretty good for a Thursday sailing, and an inaugural one at that. Departure was at 6:35pm, which wasn't too bad considering the late arrival and last-minute boardings. Sthqui' after arrival, waiting to begin offloading. DSC_6700 by Andrew Crawford, on Flickr She pretty much pulled straight in on an angle to where I was shooting from, so I only got some directly front-on shots from the arrival; thankfully she performed a nice pirouette upon departing. DSC_6706 by Andrew Crawford, on Flickr DSC_6713 by Andrew Crawford, on Flickr DSC_6720 by Andrew Crawford, on Flickr DSC_6727 by Andrew Crawford, on Flickr
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Post by Ollie on Aug 23, 2023 18:53:55 GMT -8
The new Hullo ferry "Sthuqi'" under the Lions Gate Bridge, today
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 28, 2023 20:33:07 GMT -8
Hullo ferry Sthuqi' en route to Vancouver. She is seen here off the shoreline north of Nanaimo, from Malaspina Galleries, on Gabriola. 17 August 2023
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Post by gordon on Aug 30, 2023 8:19:22 GMT -8
When Hullo has both it's vessels running, will they have 1 ship based in Vancouver as well as Nanaimo?
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Post by Neil on Aug 30, 2023 9:02:46 GMT -8
When Hullo has both it's vessels running, will they have 1 ship based in Vancouver as well as Nanaimo?
Look at their future schedule and you'll have your answer.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 30, 2023 14:04:34 GMT -8
With Hullo going to four sailing a day starting tomorrow; I wonder what load factor will be with four sailing a day with two sailing the vessel was almost full.
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Post by paulvanb on Aug 30, 2023 19:53:23 GMT -8
When Hullo has both it's vessels running, will they have 1 ship based in Vancouver as well as Nanaimo?
There is nowhere for them to tie up. They are trying to negotiate something.
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Post by Dane on Aug 30, 2023 19:57:07 GMT -8
With Hullo going to four sailing a day starting tomorrow; I wonder what load factor will be with four sailing a day with two sailing the vessel was almost full. I'm a gluten for punishment so I'll be trying it out 😂
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 30, 2023 21:33:26 GMT -8
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Post by Dane on Aug 31, 2023 10:50:24 GMT -8
This is actually a service reduction in a shiny service improvement announcement. Service through September 30 (from August 31) was to include a 830pm from Nanaimo and a 1030pm from Vancouver daily, as opposed to whenever Hullo defines peak traffic periods. I actually end up with a cancelled sailing as a result of this, but don't have an email from them yet.
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