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Island hopping with a 911 GTS

ellism

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Hi all
I'm an expat Glaswegian living in London and thinking of an island hopping break in the summer. Looking specifically at Oban - Castlebay, Barra - Eriskay, Berneray - Leverburgh, Stornoway - Ullapool. Can anyone advise if the roads on these locations will be suitable for a standard build GTS? I've driven around much of the highlands in my previous 991 without any issues (other than mutiple stone chips).

Many thanks

 
Ellis,
I have cycled these roads twice by bicycle. This area of Western Scotland is so beautiful and spoilt. I found the roads to be very well maintained (very little heavy traffic to damage the surfaces) and would have no hesitation taking any low slung vehicle there. Only thing to watch out for are the clearance at the ramps of the smaller ferries while island hopping. Have you taken a looked at the roads at Google Earth, Street View? You will see what I mean about the road surfaces.
Enjoy your tour.

ellism said:
Hi all
I'm an expat Glaswegian living in London and thinking of an island hopping break in the summer. Looking specifically at Oban - Castlebay, Barra - Eriskay, Berneray - Leverburgh, Stornoway - Ullapool. Can anyone advise if the roads on these locations will be suitable for a standard build GTS? I've driven around much of the highlands in my previous 991 without any issues (other than mutiple stone chips).

Many thanks


 
I endorse the comments made by Iain. I have used the smaller island ferries with a Fiat 500, but not in my Porsche.

I would be wary of the ramps on some of the smaller ferries with your 911 GTS as the slipways during low tidal levels can create quite a sharp angle of approach. The roads on your proposed tour should not be a problem. As Iain says, have a look at Google Earth street view to check for yourself. Stone chips are always an issue.

Enjoy your tour.

Brian


 
I emailed Calmac at the weekend after Iain's response and someone got back to me very quickly saying he'd emailed all the relevant ports to ask for guidance, which seems like very good customer service (assuming they all respond of course). I suppose I could try and avoid low tide if absolutely necesary (?) but I'll see what they come back with. After my North Coast 500 experience with the 2S, I splashed out on PPF coating on the front and sills of the GTS so hopefully that shoud mitigate somewhat re the stone chips

Thanks very much to both of you for your assistance


 
Thanks everyone for chipping in - this is exactly what the club should be about!

If Calmac can get back to you then great, but it might be worthwhile carrying some decent short planks on the parcel shelf that you can use to bridge the gap onto ferries if you get caught out!

Cheers,
George
 
Thanks George, Good advice! I haven't head back from Calmac yet - will need to give them a nudge

Best regards


 

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