The boat to Tassie

[weddo]

BOOKINGS FOR THE SPIRIT OF TASMANIA.

The "Spirit" are in the process of changing their group booking system from when we initially received our "quotation" over twelve months ago, so we have had to wait.

The system will be an online link to the Tassie Nationals section of their web page which they will have operational shortly "Our reservation system will be open for bookings for your requested dates in approx May 2013 and until then your request has been placed on file"

When the system comes on line shortly we will notify every one through this media of the process to log on.

In essence they will hold space for approximately one month either side of the nationals and guarantee space for approx ten days either side.
They only offer "best price" at the time for single bookings but I believe those clubs or groups that may want to book for 18 people or more will get a discounted rate, but don't hold me to that.
I will be advising them of approximate numbers after the entries for the Nationals close. (entry forms soon)


Regards

Bill & Judi Wedd

[FC0058]

Bill & Judi

Thanks for the update, I will keep an eye out for further updates and entry forms and will start to pass on regular info (Flyers) at our monthly club meetings.

If I could ask can you email me forms or any other info at wjaltmann@internode.on.net

Cheers Jim

[weddo]

Now if I remember correctly I push this button…….hmm.. no lights blinking yet.

Ok …push this one……..shhhh listen….you can hear a gangway dropping.

And if I push this button it takes me to a “Spirit” ……. try it…. go on…. you know you want to.


ALL ABOARD!!!!!!


"It is with pleasure we confirm arrangements  for FE/FC Holden Nationals for travel aboard Spirit of Tasmania.

All details regarding protected space and how to book are listed below:-

•   An exclusive member’s only BOOKING page has been created on our website and is ready for your Member’s use

•   The online web address for your members is: http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/holden-car-club-nationals.html


•   When booking via this page, members will have access to the best available fares on their chosen sailing dates and access to limited passenger and vehicle space on selected dates

•   Bookings via this members only page are valid for travel between 28/03/2014 to 11/05/2014

•   Limited car/passenger space have been protected for
•    Melbourne to Devonport 12/04/2014 to the 16/04/2014 inclusive – PM departures
•   Devonport to Melbourne 22/04/2014 to the 26/04/2014 – PM departures

•   Protected space for vehicles is based on vehicles under 2.1m in height.  Protected space for accommodation is based on Twin Porthole Cabins and Twin Inside Cabins – alternative accommodation styles & vehicle dimensions will be subject to availability at time of booking.

•   Protected space will be held until cob 30/01/2014 or until sold out.  However our Special Events Team will make regular contact with you to discuss member interest and bookings to-date.  Dependant on bookings, protected space may be reviewed to match member interest."


regards

Bill & judi

[Wayne]

Hi
Already Booked the boat for Graham Fuller and myself Would not leave it too long as may miss out
Wayne

[JOX515]

Yay, Graeme, Trish and JOX515 are booked........ 

[philwreck]

Thanks for Spirit of Tasmania info.  We couldn't wait a day longer.  Got on the net straight away,  both our cars are booked on.
See you all there.
Phil and Elaine

[Rusty_T]

 

Hi all,

Rusty, Rosalyn, Bruce and Jan booked today (10 minutes ago) and looking forward to "Tassie"

See you there

R & R and B & J

[surferboy]

How long is an FC Station Sedan ? 


a quick measure with a ruler in the dark 

I get 6.2 meters (including tow bar)
which means I can't book online 

would I get away with ticking the 5.3m - 6m box ?

 

[surferboy]

and it doesn't mention it on the website
but I assume they tie the cars onto the deck of a rolling ship

I wouldn't trust the dodgy handbrake on my FC 

 

[Stewy]

Hi Surferboy,
Factory specs 176 inches overall length with bumpers. This converts to 4.470 metres. Add another foot for the towbar 300mm

So time for you to buy a new tape  Total length = 4.770 metres

Cheers

Stewy   

[RET]

a quick measure with a ruler in the dark 

Must be one of those old 12 inch school rulers with a half-inch of blank at either end. You're not supposed to include that.

[FCV08]

Could be the one he uses in the bedroom  

[surferboy]

All booked
(I hope  .. I did it on the computer booking thing  )
sailing to the Nats on thurs 10th
sailing home on Tues 22nd

Borrowed a real tape measure from the handyman neighbour, slid it under the wagon to accurately measure bumper to bumper (tow bar)
4.6mtrs (give or take a couple of mm)
(Then I wiped off all the oil and gave it back  )

I might go buy one for myself and keep it in the shed with my bent screwdriver and wobbly headed hammer

Mr   & Mrs 

[RET]

BOAT BOOKED. IT'S ON.

[Maco]

BOAT BOOKED. IT'S ON.

See you there.

Cheers
John

[Rabbitoh]

Book(ed) 'em Danno, 101

[ardiesse]

Just made the booking.  I'm on board.

Rob

[Professor Grey]

and it doesn't mention it on the website
but I assume they tie the cars onto the deck of a rolling ship

I wouldn't trust the dodgy handbrake on my FC  

 

Nope.
Last time I went across, you drove the car below decks and just parked it really close to other cars (and the wall).
NO tiedowns.
The weather was exceptionally foul and all night I could hear banging and crashing, thinking my car was being smashed to bits.
But no, next morning everything was OK.
Don't worry.

Cheers,
Prof.

PS: No warranties, express or implied, are given or intended.

[surferboy]

I'll bring the brick I carry around for when I park on hills

or should I bring 2  ?... one to stop it rolling forward and one to stop it rolling backwards 


 

[JB]

After all the cars are parked and the deck sealed off to passengers the cars are chained to the decks... You can see the tie down points as you get off the car.
Cheers
JB