Mercedes Sprinter - Isle of Wight Ferry

[Bevoin1970]

@liam21157 Thanks Liam, I shall if I see him... :-)

[aid2003]

that brings back memories.. good memories.. great video i hope u had fun on the ferry

[Bevoin1970]

@aid2003 I kinda enjoy the ferry but also find it very boring as its sooooo slowwww :-)) other than that I had a great trip.

Thanks Andy :-)

Paul

[modemeyes]

Thanks Paul...Nice camerawork in the Solent and the low sun....Mike

[Bevoin1970]

@modemeyes Thanks Mike, was a great trip for me, really enjoyed it. So much to film.... ha ha

[Josephtube666]

Hey just realized you drive a Sprinter!!!! Great Vans to drive!!!

What mod-cons or features does yours have?

[Bevoin1970]

@Josephtube666 Central locking, electric windows and thats it on my model. No frills at all. I used to have cruise control on my last van, which I miss quite a lot with this van.

Basically my van is bog standard apart from my chrome bits which you can see in the videos.

Thanks for watching :-)

[Josephtube666]

@Bevoin1970 Not bad, mine has electric windows, heated mirrors and windscreen, leather seats (heated) ABS,ESP,TC, 4X4, rear tail lift, reversing camera, side loading camera (to keep an eye on the forklift drivers!), lightly tinted windows, cruise control, central locking etc.....

I want to get a light bar on the back, and also "chrome strips" like on yours.

[Bevoin1970]

@Josephtube666 Blimey, you have all the tricks on that beauty, Im jealous :-))

[Josephtube666]

@Bevoin1970 Yeah, but yours looks WAY nicer (just because you have chrome strips) . Do you know if they make "A-bars" and spotlights for Sprinters? I like mine to have a bit of chrome on it (you know to make it look a bit luxury, and make it stand out). Do you know any good places to get such things?

[Bevoin1970]

@Josephtube666 I have no idea to be honest about extras for Sprinters, I can only think of the internet shops. I did come across one once but now cant remember what it was called. Just google Sprinter extras, or accessories, should throw something up.

Good luck :-)

[Bevoin1970]

@Truck407 Merry Christmas Russia - Thanks Boris :-))

[linispower]

Nice video friend..

I liked that episodes with ships very much.. nice to see a good camera-work..

good luck and happy Christmas, Paul!

[Bevoin1970]

@linispower Thank you - I take that as a great compliment coming from you.

Merry christmas to both you and your family

Look forward to more of your excellent videos

Paul :-)

[1958IanM]

Really enjoyed this one Paul.

I've never got the chance to take my truck over on the ferry. Red Funnel do all our deliveries on the island; we take our loads to Southampton and then tranship them onto their trailers for the crossing and final delivery :-(

The centre of gravity of those container ships just always looks wrong; no fun I expect being on one of them in a storm!

Great shots and editing as always. Using the raw audio made it all the more enjoyable.

[Bevoin1970]

@1958IanM Thanks Ian - I enjoyed this trip myself, only got it because another van had broken down, made an enjoyable change for me. Food on the ferry is still diabolical.

Would so love a poke around in some of those shipping containers, must be like an Aladdin's Cave inside those. I agree they do look precarious looking ships.

Took me 13 hours Friday to deliver to East Sussex, normally 3 hour drive, due to snow and gridlock M25 etc...

Hope your coping well?

Merry Christmas - Safe driving Ian

[SuperRmonty]

hello paul, yet another great vid

[Bevoin1970]

@SuperRmonty Thank you for such kind words :-)

[balmesh]

Brings back memories - "The Island" was part of my patch years ago. Southampton-Cowes was a longer journey than Portsmouth-Ryde but was sometimes more convenient. Enjoyed. . . Alan

[Bevoin1970]

@balmesh Thanks for watching, I did a tour of the Island myself some years ago after delivering to Newport, and plenty of time to spare before my return boat, I decided to drive around the coast visiting the usual sights, thoroughly enjoyed myself, and certainly not my usual kind of Friday. Never forgot that day!.

Thanks Alan :-)

[goldie103103]

Great Video, Enjoyed watching this.

[Bevoin1970]

@goldie103103 Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[ArchieUKx]

The IKEA boat is a yellow one with IKEA painted on the sides, perhaps the advertising contract is over. But still a super few minutes of film.

[Bevoin1970]

@ArchieUKx Thanks, never spotted that boat, and Im sure I wouldn't have missed that in bright yellow.. ha ha

[ArchieUKx]

Did you see the Ikea boat, or were you on it.

A nice refeshing change in your normally exelent videos, I worded that wrong, but you know what I mean. Super entertainment.

[Bevoin1970]

@ArchieUKx What does the IKEA boat look like if thats not a daft question?

I was on the same kind of boat as the one that passes us going the other way in the video. We cross mid-point.

Thanks for watching :-)

[johnwood57]

Cracking video Paul,nice to see a different video coming from you,never been to the isle of wight they say it is quite nice.

I think i would have been in the white hart pub though while waiting to board the ferry back.......John

[Bevoin1970]

@johnwood57 Thanks John - Isle of Wight has "London" prices which means its quite an expensive place to be in my opinion.

It does have some marvellous places to visit. I did a photo shoot video on YT I think ages ago now, has more shots of places I visited one Friday before I returned back home.

Never been in that pub, however I would if I'd been a foot passenger... ha ha

[multivan2001]

Hi Paul,

this is a very interesting ferry trip. Thank you.

Greetings from Kiel

Nils

[Bevoin1970]

@multivan2001 Thanks Nils :-)

[DIANEK1960]

That was a great video, looked a really smooth journey, wouldn't have thought it was December, sea looked really calm. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride and scenery. Must have been a long day for you though?

[Bevoin1970]

@DIANEK1960 Thanks, glad you enjoyed your blast out to sea, well a ferry ride at least. :-))

Certainly was a long day, didn't get back home till late, still needs must etc...

Thanks for watching :-)

[robmasterman]

Supreme quality throughout Paul both in camera work and post production. The story line was gripping, and the images kept me glued to the screen.....a superb example of what the Master of his craft can achieve..Thanks again, and may I also wish you and your wife a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2011...Bob

[Bevoin1970]

@robmasterman Sorry about delays in answering Bob, mega busy as you can imagine this time of year, everything needs delivering like yesterday...

Thanks for the nice comments and joining me on our venture out to sea... :-))

[007vauxhall]

Fantastic Film Paul, the quality is amazing you must have a good camera and mount ! The Ships are massive close up like that. Isle of wight, I always think of Jack Douglas (out of the carry on films) and Sir Norman Wisdom both lived there until there Deaths. Happy Christmas :-)

[Bevoin1970]

@007vauxhall I always thought Norman Wisdom lived on the Isle of Man?

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed our venture out to sea.. ha ha

[007vauxhall]

@Bevoin1970 , Yes sorry your right Paul, Norman Wisdom was from the Isle of Man ! If I had a brain....... LoL :-)

[Jobergg]

The ferry looks really fast, and the container ship was huge, I have never seen one irl.

I hope you had with you a fishing rod so you could fish while you waiting for the ferry..

[Bevoin1970]

@Jobergg If only! it couldn't have tasted any worse than the fish & chips I had for my meal on the boat... Dreadful!!

Wonder what was in all those containers eh? :-)

Thanks for watching

[s1u8rt]

I was on that today but i was on the 6.00am boat and back on the 10;30, am on it tues and wed, nice video had to take mine off due to too many comments from workmates about what i filmed, ah well

Stay safe mate

Stu

[Bevoin1970]

@s1u8rt This is the first time I have been on it in ages now. Nothing changes, still have to wait around if you miss the boat like I did, bought fish & chips on the boat that tasted dreadful!!! so all is normal... ha ha

Thanks for watching

[hunterxf382]

Oh now we get even ferry crossings made interesting....lol ;)

Love the Sat Nav instruction when you arrived just as the ferry left - "turn right" into what? The Sea? lol

Merry Christmas to you too :)

[Bevoin1970]

@hunterxf382 I get that sort of thing all the time... ha ha

[Bevoin1970]

@slimmon2000 Wow!! what can I say except many thanks Andy - such nice feedback

Would love a look inside some of those containers. The Sprinter of the high seas eh?

Bet the ships captain is making videos too.... ha ha

Thanks for the vote Andy :-))

[Bevoin1970]

@MattMotors101 I did visit Edinburgh last Monday, saw a bit of snow up there.. :-)

[Bevoin1970]

@JONTEJOY Thanks Jonas, many Playstations, X-Box360, Samsung TV's in those containers I reckon... ha ha

I would love to have a look inside some of them... :-)

[birdman404]

what u deliver there??

[Bevoin1970]

@birdman404 A compressor on a Pallet - Thanks :-)

[Bevoin1970]

@looneytune229 Ha ha - I do that all the time. Thanks though, I appreciate it :-)

[terence20001]

I must admit this look's like a great way to make a living  , Must get one of those tom tom's , All the best Paul .

[Bevoin1970]

@terence20001 You wouldn't say that if you had my job... ha ha - These videos can make things look great at times, I edit out the crappy stuff.. :-)

[westmids11]

GREAT VIDEO MATE SEASONS GREETINGS SEE YA NEXT YEAR .

[Bevoin1970]

@westmids11 Thank you and same to you too :-)

[policeblue999]

Very nice indeed, I'd love a job like yours; constantly on the road.

[Bevoin1970]

@policeblue999 Thats not always such a great thing, stiff ass and tired eyes, not a good look... ha ha

[truckernacion]

Hey Paul...unbeatable video, spectacular excellent so close watched here thanks and Merry Christmas!!

[Bevoin1970]

@truckernacion Thanks Alberto :-)

Seasons greetings to Spain :-)

[108Robcatt]

It's been a while since I made the trip as you have done, but the video brings it all back. Your videos are always full of interest and I always look out for your latest trip. Keep 'em coming. Thanks for sharing.

[Bevoin1970]

@108Robcatt Thanks for such nice feedback, much appreciated - Thank you :-)

[steamwally]

Excellent, went ot he isle of wight a few months back on one of those ferry's. Saw loads of hovercraft coming from ryde, have a look at my video of it....

[Bevoin1970]

@steamwally Yes will do soon as , thanks for watching :-)

[pwalpar]

Thanks for the boat ride Paul, nice production. Happy Holidays my friend

[Bevoin1970]

@pwalpar Thanks walter, seasons greetings to all over there... :-))

[7784Patrick]

very ineresting video

it is island that i never visit with my tanker

i hope for us that your next trip is Jersey or Guernesey

How long it takes with the ferry?

thanks for sharing Paul

HAVE A GOOD WEEK

pATRICK

[Bevoin1970]

@7784Patrick Me too Patrick, sorry Im not near Dover right now, keep driving safe and welcome to england once more... :-)

[Canonbie1123]

At the start of this awsome video was that the boat just leaving as you arrived? love the video's dude <3

[Bevoin1970]

@Canonbie1123 Yes it was just pulling out, too late for me, had to wait all alone on the key side.. ha ha.

[MrFasttrack1]

I been to the isle of whight in our old toyota hiace back in 2004 god i miss thos days wish i can go back

[Bevoin1970]

@MrFasttrack1 Go for it... ha ha :-)