Anyone taken McLaren on a Ferry?
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Isn't the clue is in the name 'Isle' : all the tours that people have written about here must have taken a ferry !
eg https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
eg https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Yeah, came back from Hook of Holland on the overnight ferry in the 570GT. Drove back to Cambridge, called in at the supermarket to pick up some bread and milk for breakfast on the way.
570GT rides higher than 600LT, but I think if you put the lift up you shouldn't have any problems. The ramps didn't actually seem particularly bad to me (although I don't know how they are on the IoM steam packet). Certainly no bother getting on or off, didn't even consider trying to go diagonally.
570GT rides higher than 600LT, but I think if you put the lift up you shouldn't have any problems. The ramps didn't actually seem particularly bad to me (although I don't know how they are on the IoM steam packet). Certainly no bother getting on or off, didn't even consider trying to go diagonally.
Mine has been on several ferries with no issue, including some with some pretty horrendous ramps (Liverpool to Ireland stands out in the memory).
When you're on the boat, remember to put it into transport mode (the button on the door with the tow hook) so you don't nail the battery through the alarm going off all the time.
When you're on the boat, remember to put it into transport mode (the button on the door with the tow hook) so you don't nail the battery through the alarm going off all the time.
I’ve been on the Liverpool to IOM ferry 6 times with a Mclaren, in fact travelled with dozen plus other super cars each time.
The guys doing the loading know what they are doing and will direct you with regards the timing (as the ramp moves up and down) and also the angle to drive on and off.
In all my years going I have only seen one crunch and that was 430 Scud with no lift and a low rear diffuser.
The guys doing the loading know what they are doing and will direct you with regards the timing (as the ramp moves up and down) and also the angle to drive on and off.
In all my years going I have only seen one crunch and that was 430 Scud with no lift and a low rear diffuser.
DRZ said:
Mine has been on several ferries with no issue, including some with some pretty horrendous ramps (Liverpool to Ireland stands out in the memory).
When you're on the boat, remember to put it into transport mode (the button on the door with the tow hook) so you don't nail the battery through the alarm going off all the time.
Now that seems good advice. When you're on the boat, remember to put it into transport mode (the button on the door with the tow hook) so you don't nail the battery through the alarm going off all the time.
I live on the rock and owned a 600LT, currently 675LT. Neither one prove problematic, there’s no drama. The only time you’ll have more than a diagonal approach to the ramp is at low tide, when they will pull the rope mats out to lessen the angle. As said before the loadies stood on the ramp are very helpful and will not have you experiencing any “moments”
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