weegee Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 On 1/2/2017 at 0:45 PM, elgordo38 said: I think its a catamaran style vessel. Should be pretty stable. Shame if it can only be used on calm days. Ticket refunds available I am sure. Before buying said ticket check the weather channel. Thats the problem....This Cat has a small beam and will not handle like a Cat that's designed to run in big seas(4mtrs is not a big sea). have a look at the Cats that are used on Australia's Great Barrier Reef runs.....Completely different design altogether....and they work this size sea on a regular basis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, weegee said: Thats the problem....This Cat has a small beam and will not handle like a Cat that's designed to run in big seas(4mtrs is not a big sea). have a look at the Cats that are used on Australia's Great Barrier Reef runs.....Completely different design altogether....and they work this size sea on a regular basis... They should have consulted someone on this before buying a pig in a poke. I guess Thailand is not the hub of design and well throw in common sense for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 On 1/2/2017 at 2:28 PM, Wilsonandson said: What worries you about this new ferry? It's in good hands! Now....look at the photo of the underside of the bow, and the Deck joining the 2 hulls. There is no lift built into it....The beam is too small, for the length....It's Jet powered propulsion will make it a pig to handle, when slowed down to suit prevailing weather conditions....and so on and so on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usual Suspect Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The Thais who have done 'extensive research' on this project should maybe have had a look at the piers on the Chao Praya river..They float up & down to compensate for the shallow waves caused by passing craft..But when the Ferry company has a passenger-laden ferry going up & down over 1 metre...it believes it's OK to try anchor it up to a fixed cement jetty...again not much foresight from the Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, weegee said: Now....look at the photo of the underside of the bow, and the Deck joining the 2 hulls. There is no lift built into it....The beam is too small, for the length....It's Jet powered propulsion will make it a pig to handle, when slowed down to suit prevailing weather conditions....and so on and so on.... So how does this ferry compare with the Koh Tao-Koh Phangyan-Samui ferries? They seem to operate safely. Edited January 4, 2017 by SunsetT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Why didn't they buy A Hovercraft like the old Brit SRN2. WHAM straight up the beach ,no jetty require,save the Army work too. Blow those Jet Ski scammer,and those horrid uncomfortable deck chairs that only back packers find comfort in. It's a non starter On price alone,Take the Mrs n 2 Grandkids 10 k there n back,no waySent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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