Ship Simulator

English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: CaptainMike1 on December 23, 2009, 18:55:18

Title: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: CaptainMike1 on December 23, 2009, 18:55:18
This is really great news, three ferries for sail for only £400,000 each!

Great fun in the Solent with these, perhaps Terry could be Commodore?

http://www.solentwaters.co.uk/JAlbumnews/Recentnews/slides/Cenred.html#picttop
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 18:57:20
Well, Capt. Traddles can probably work out how to steer one, can't you Angus  ;)

One or two of the kids can have a go as they are experts at everything.

If Mr Grooeenegard (sp, sorry) is still about, he can command the third one.

Which just leaves the rest of us to sit back with beer and sandwiches and watch.
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 23, 2009, 18:58:05
Hmmm...

Writes new letter to Santa...

Quote
Dear Santa

I have been realllllly good this Christmas.

All I would like is one Ferry, currently languisihing at Marchwood

Your Pal,

The Ferry Man
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 18:59:07
£400,000 isn't that high, really.

I'm sure Doc Terry will buy them
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 23, 2009, 19:02:15
£400,000 isn't that high, really.

I'm sure Doc Terry will buy them

Lets hope so, though depending on what happens in Court, Wightlink may want them back

I am sure we can sail them - the should be similar controls to Red Eagle
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 19:13:00
That Court action won't go anywhere. Wightlink will win- that's for sure.
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Ralphy on December 23, 2009, 19:27:29
ive just asked my dad, he say's we can't have one  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 19:30:05
Maybe they'll do a buy 2 get 1 free- just like tesco
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 23, 2009, 19:40:06
Maybe they'll do a buy 2 get 1 free- just like tesco

Let's hope so...
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 23, 2009, 19:47:26
It might take a lot of paper...
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Kevinmcg_ships on December 23, 2009, 20:13:51
They've got a cheek - when I checked a few months ago the asking price was £384,000.

Doubt Wightlink would want the 'C' ferries back as it would cost too much to being them back into class again. Not to mention SOLAS regs etc
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 20:24:57
Since they're only estuary tubs- are the requirements THAT strict?
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Kevinmcg_ships on December 23, 2009, 20:51:31
Since they're only estuary tubs- are the requirements THAT strict?

That's what I've been told by those who work in the ferry industry. The MCA and SOLAS regs are getting more and more stricter every few years.

Some new regs, for example does not allow newbuildings to have passenger saloons or crew living quarters below the waterline, and the freeboard to car deck level must be higher than before (which is why the new 'R' class Wightlink ferries look so tall compared to the old 'C' class).



Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: McGherkin on December 23, 2009, 21:04:12
A joint Shipsim Forum fundraiser?
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: McGherkin on December 23, 2009, 21:12:36
Let's not be greedy...

We'll only get the one to start with, fill it up with marmite and go sailing! We'll make propaganda visits to all the SS ports, and break America! We'll all be famous!!!
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 21:21:27
I suppose the main reason for ship sim instead of a real ex wightlink is that these barges wouldn't make Dover-Calais (in the same environment)
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 23, 2009, 21:27:21
I suppose the main reason for ship sim instead of a real ex wightlink is that these barges wouldn't make Dover-Calais (in the same environment)

They could do...
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Pride of Dover on December 23, 2009, 21:36:26
i would buy it if i had the money but i dont, i would refit it and start my own ferry company with it or use it as a personal ferry for me and my family to sail on and i would be the skipper :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on December 23, 2009, 22:23:57
I would have one, but I think the Fee's would be too expensive at Fleetwood Docks!!
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 22:32:22
One could set sail from Dover towing the other...when the one towing runs out of fuel the other takes over towing...then when that runs out of fuel the other sets off from Calais to tow the other 2 in from mid channel...

I don't think it's a fuel problem that would stop you doing such a crossing...

i would buy it if i had the money but i dont, i would refit it and start my own ferry company with it or use it as a personal ferry for me and my family to sail on and i would be the skipper :2thumbs:
I will make a wild guess that a condition of sale (or sail!) would be that you don't use it in competition with Wightlink
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Kevinmcg_ships on December 23, 2009, 22:51:43
True, especially as Dover-Calais in the same environment can sometimes be like...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLtWDY6wRqI

That's an absolute cracker of a video.

Around 18 years ago I was on her with a school trip and the weather conditions were similar, although not bad enough for the vessel to hove around in the Downs, like in that youtube video. It was the best crossing I've ever been on.  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 22:55:40
True, especially as Dover-Calais in the same environment can sometimes be like...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLtWDY6wRqI

At about 5.30 it looks like it isn't making any headway at all
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 23:09:53
Speaking of rough water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deX7R9RbmX0&NR=1

Anyone shed any light on this???
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 23:16:47
It couldn't have been TOO far from visiting the tita.... :sleepy: :sleepy:
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: CaptainMike1 on December 23, 2009, 23:51:22
At least this topic has promoted some new discussion!

Anyone got a view as to whether they could do Dover-Calais booze cruises, don't need a dock as you can put them on the beach and put the ramp down?
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: The Ferry Man on December 23, 2009, 23:52:28
At least this topic has promoted some new discussion!

Anyone got a view as to whether they could do Dover-Calais booze cruises, don't need a dock as you can put them on the beach and put the ramp down?

Can't see why not...
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 23, 2009, 23:55:39
1. I'm sure legally they wouldn't be permitted.

2. I think P&O/SeaChance might torpedo them

3. Would they make it that far?

4. I doubt the French, co-operative people as they are, would permit landing on the beach.

5. This space for rent

6. Err...

7. Is it snowing there?

8. It would take too long

9. It hasn't got all the conveniences of a sea going ferry

10.I think that's already enough pointers but I wanted to get to 10- nice even number
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Pride of Dover on December 24, 2009, 11:01:07
that looked a lot of fun, i did something a lot worse tho but on the Pride of Bilbao. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qr6PEgqww
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 24, 2009, 15:34:04
Did YOU film that one do you mean?
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Captain Cadet on December 24, 2009, 17:06:07
Well there is now 2.
i got one
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Captain Cadet on December 24, 2009, 17:08:01
Only Joking  :-\
Sorry
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Minime on December 24, 2009, 17:12:32
I'm not sure we can ever forgive you for this one... :doh:
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Captain Cadet on December 24, 2009, 17:13:53
What.... stop that the price for the boat
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Wave Music on December 24, 2009, 17:28:50
Only Joking  :-\
Sorry

I'll be claiming a compensation of £400,000 from you for the moral damage caused to me & other members!
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: jim.smith on December 24, 2009, 17:33:18
Cant afford them Im a Pensioner,I think Ill stick with Ship Sim. Merry Christmas. :sleepy: :sleepy:
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 24, 2009, 17:59:28
Only Joking  :-\
Sorry

Just for a minute, you had me fooled. I really thought you had managed to buy one!
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Stuart2007 on December 24, 2009, 17:59:56
Just for a minute, you had me fooled. I really thought you had managed to buy one!

Only joking  :-\
Sorry
Title: Re: Why bother with Ship Sim when you can buy a ferry for only £400,000
Post by: Pride of Dover on December 25, 2009, 12:10:12
no, i didnt take the video, but i was on it when it was taken.