SpeedFerrets - Dover - Boulogne

Who I use a lot for cheap crossings in the cage have sussed out how to tie
bikes down again.

http://www.speedferries.com/press/press_downloads/Motorcycles.pdf

 

It'll be interesting to see how much they charge.

 

http://www.hitchlugger.co.uk/

 

I don't see how the new solution [1] can be any quicker than ratchet
straps.

[1] http://www.hitchlugger.co.uk/

 

Based on 1 bike / 2 adults, day trip - Thursday 6th December 2007.

6.12.2007 Depart 08:00 Dover / Boulogne Fast Ferry Arrive 09:50
6.12.2007 Depart 18:45 Boulogne / Dover Fast Ferry Arrive 18:40
£12.50 Each Way
Total price £ 25,00 inc

 

Currently, they are running a promo at £15 each way.

 

I think the problem is more one of security and damage to bikes rather
than speed per se. Probably more speed in ensuring the bike doesn't fall
over or is damaged by hamfisted strap applications.

 

Simple front wheel clamps would have sufficed shirly. Maybe augumented with
a strap.

PO and Stena carry *loads* of bikes across the Irish Channel without
apparent problems, I can't see what their issue was really.

 

I can't see it either - probably a perceived threat of litigation.

 

In communiqué

That brings back memories of being asked to go down on to the car deck
and stand by our machines, as the ferry turned, just after coming out of
Douglas on the way back from the TT in 81 IIRC.

The only time I travelled on SpeedOne (with a car) it did seem to bob
about a bit. More so than I can ever recall on IOMSPC Seacats.

The hitchlugger trapper does look a bit more high tech than the system
they used at first on Le Shuttle.
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