bc ferries

[jjmoffett]

going to winter harbour from the main land july 19th. should i reserve aa spot on the ferry knowing that i am towing 52 ft including truck and i am also over height. or is it not that big of a deal as long as you get there with ample time to spare. oh leaving horseshoe bay heading to nanaimo.

 

[Dogbreath]

Yes as long as you know your arrival time if you're even 2 minutes late you lose your reservation and your money, not that it's that much.

If you are making a ressie be absolutely sure you have your length correct if they measure the rig and it's different you're sent to the back of the line.

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[Sea Morgan]

I have found if you get the first boat in the morning there is always space. If you are leaving after that I would reserve, it isn't worth the lost fishing time sitting at the dock waiting for the next ferry.

 

[Charlie]

quote:Originally posted by Sea Morgan

I have found if you get the first boat in the morning there is always space. If you are leaving after that I would reserve, it isn't worth the lost fishing time sitting at the dock waiting for the next ferry.

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And, I have set at the dock a many a day! [:0]

 

[Cuba Libre]

Given the cost of everything else, why risk missing your ferry. Do it.

20ft Alumaweld Intruder

 

[jjmoffett]

oh sh@*! tried to book on the 830 but it is full. guess i am going to have to leave the loops at around 2:00am to make the 6:30 that sucks! oh well my fault for not booking in time. i have only known about the dates for the trip for 7 months now!!!!!!!!![xx(]

 

[Charlie]

quote:Originally posted by jjmoffett

oh sh@*! tried to book on the 830 but it is full. guess i am going to have to leave the loops at around 2:00am to make the 6:30 that sucks! oh well my fault for not booking in time. i have only known about the dates for the trip for 7 months now!!!!!!!!![xx(]

By "loops" I am assuming you are talking Kamloops? If you are, you should look into the 7:45 am out of Tsawwassen-Duke Point ferry? I personally prefer Tsawwassen over Horseshoe. It is closer for you and much easier to get to. Plus, you don't have to drive through Vancouver?

Just my 2 cents!

 

[walleyes]

I do this run every year and I have never had problems getting on. My set up is a bit shorter than yours at 47 feet but still I have never found the waiting time to justify missing a reservation. At worst you may have to wait an hr,, not a big deal gives you time to stretch out from the drive and get a snack.

And also,, definetly do the Tsawwassen run especialy with a long load.

Good luck.

 

[jjmoffett]

thanks guys i never even thought of the other ferry.