TT 2015 in a Van?

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TT 2015 in a Van?

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3 of us though we make make the trip next year in my Vito, fits 2 bikes, maybe 3 but booking a ferry seems a problem. I had no idea how hard it was to get on a ferry on a bike let alone a van!

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Roly wrote:3 of us though we make make the trip next year in my Vito, fits 2 bikes, maybe 3 but booking a ferry seems a problem. I had no idea how hard it was to get on a ferry on a bike let alone a van!

Any suggestions?
Everyone will have put deposits on the ferry for next year mate! For this years tt we booked as soon as we came back 2013 8O , that's the norm. Your best bet is to wait until balances are due in February 2015 when lots of people realise they can't afford to go so then places become available, but it ain't easy :? . It's time Steam Packet were kicked into touch with their prices and boat availability!
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Buy a boat :lol:

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cybercarl wrote:Buy a boat :lol:

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Or do a Joey Dunlop and hire a fishing boat 8O
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Yeah I booked my 2015 ferry as soon as this years tt had finished as watty says should be able to pick up a cancelation early next year also got my campsite booked at the beginning of august
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"Buy a boat"!!! That's ................... a great idea!!

Buy a boat, sell places on it (or just let 'mates' on)

Sell it when we get back :D

Seriously... wonder how much a boat capable of doing it?

I used to live in Morecambe so aware of the reputation Steam Packet have :x Not fair, but pretty much what we consumers are used to :(
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Fishing boat?

Sell some angling time!

Get some sponsors, name on boat?
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Roly wrote:Fishing boat?

Sell some angling time!

Get some sponsors, name on boat?
Call it sink or swim 8O
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So Im thinking...........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ex-Fishing-Tr ... 27ea927355

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Oars aren't that dear are they? :D
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Didn't Top Gear have a bike that converted to a jet ski :think: I prefer the first boat though it may be classed more as a ship. The mooring fees may be an issue.

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Watty wrote: Everyone will have put deposits on the ferry for next year mate! For this years tt we booked as soon as we came back 2013 8O , that's the norm. Your best bet is to wait until balances are due in February 2015 when lots of people realise they can't afford to go so then places become available, but it ain't easy :?
+1 on that, we did the same, booked straight away, you may be lucky because a lot of people, and some don't realise it yet, have booked the wrong week, the 2015 TT is a week later than normal so quite a lot of tickets might become available at the pay up time in February as mentioned by Watty.

Watty, are you up for meet up again with me and cheekads :thumbup: :thumbup:
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cheekykev wrote:
Watty wrote: Everyone will have put deposits on the ferry for next year mate! For this years tt we booked as soon as we came back 2013 8O , that's the norm. Your best bet is to wait until balances are due in February 2015 when lots of people realise they can't afford to go so then places become available, but it ain't easy :?
+1 on that, we did the same, booked straight away, you may be lucky because a lot of people, and some don't realise it yet, have booked the wrong week, the 2015 TT is a week later than normal so quite a lot of tickets might become available at the pay up time in February as mentioned by Watty.

Watty, are you up for meet up again with me and cheekads :thumbup: :thumbup:
We've not planned to go next year mate, but that doesn't mean we won't end up there! If we do I'd love to meet up again :thumbup:
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Could try Southern 100 in early July, much smaller race but get the chance to ride the TT course all day long
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eamonn wrote:Could try Southern 100 in early July, much smaller race but get the chance to ride the TT course all day long
Sounds interesting but its the cost involved v value for money. Point taken tho, will look at costs
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