Anyone taken McLaren on a Ferry?

[Gibbo205]

Heading to IOM in September in 600 LT, it has lifter.

Sailing from Liverpool to IOM on the Manannan wondered if anyone here has taken their McLaren or Supercar before on a ferry and if they had any clearance issues or not?

[johnnyreggae]

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&...

[samoht]

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.

[DRZ]

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.

[Wilmslowboy]

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.

[Gibbo205]

Thanks guys, puts my mind at rest.

[Brett3]

Numerous times without any problems, but I would advise anyone with a Mac to try and avoid the Glenelg to Skye ferry..

[hurstg01]

[samoht]

"Insurance company bankrupted after $180 million shipwreck"

(That is an extraordinary image, thanks for sharing )

[TheDeadPrussian]

812 Superfast on an off with no issues. As previously said the guys working the ferries are well-used to loading supercars on and off.

You'll love the Island...

[generationx]

hurstg01 said:

Sooty, nothing to add as I don’t have one unfortunately. But what a picture!

[macdeb]

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.

[JPCGT]

765LT and 600LTs across on the IOM fastcat from Liverpool to Douglas with no apparent issue. If you have lift, I would have thought you'd be fine. My experience of the ferry staff is that they'll help/guide you onboard safely.

Edited by JPCGT on Friday 21st July 13:56

[Hongkongphooey69]

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”