Re: Re: Cook Strait Ferry

[Renato Heneine Gualberto]

#6752

Hi allWent back home to the Mainland at Easter and worked out the hard way that there are not enough tie downs on the Aratere.Due to a cancelled, then reinstated sailing (that we didn't hear about ...cos I cant answer phone on da bike)  there were only about 10 cars, 10 trucks and 3 Bikes travelling.Quickly tied the K75 down and then turned to the Germans (nice guys) as they stood there wondering why no one was securing their bikes. Finally clicked and explained them that they needed to do it themselves... we ran out after 1.5 bikes  then it was down to using the remains of the tattered, broken straps.  Finally sorted, fortunately a calm crossing as my knot work is not flash  😀Bought some tie downs at the Westport Mitre 10 ($41 for 4... good quality and a stunning yellow strap)Return trip a simple exercise with the flouro new straps... but watch that cursed wet painted greasy deck... eeeekCheersStu