Lou_tribal
Guru
. Gets a bit heated at times, but that is part of the deal with web forums.
Heated? really? not sure I understand. By the way what is your anchor?
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. Gets a bit heated at times, but that is part of the deal with web forums.
I've been dreaming about the great loop myself.
The route taken by most folks averages about 6,000 miles. If gas costs $3 a gallon, then:
6,000 miles / 1 mpg = 6,000 gallons x $3 = $18,000
6,000 miles / 2 mpg = 3,000 gallons x $3 = $9,000
6,000 miles / 2.5 mpg = 2,400 gallons x $3 = $7,200
So, at least in my opinion, its not worth the worry about the added cost for fuel. I would run whatever boat that I would want to normally run before/after doing the loop.
Jim
To give a side-by-side comparison, my 34 Californian LRC with twin Perkins 4.236 non-turbo diesels gets 7.5 kts at 3.2 gph (2.3 NM/US Gal). Other boats of the same model with larger engines can perform similarly at 7.5 kts and get closer to 1 NM/US Gal at speeds 15-20 Kts.
If you slow to around 7 knots for some legs, your fuel consumption would be reduced to something like maybe 3 GPH, maybe 2.3 NMPG, for those sections. (That's just a guess, but maybe not too far off.)
To reach 2nm/g with carb BBC you will be running one eng and doing around 6kts.
I think you guys are grossly underestimating the fuel economy of twin 454 gassers going slow pushing a 34' semi-displacement cruiser to 7-8 kts. Gassers unlike diesels get horrible fuel economy (stated as hp per gph of fuel) the slower they run, and big 454s will be even worse.
Man... 6-7 is just downright ssssssssssllllllllllooooooooooooowwwwwwww.
Much easier to drink beer and post to TF at 6-7 knots. [emoji51]
If the Silverton , in general, suits you then find out what it will burn at trawler speeds of 7K to 8K.
Your theoretical hull speed, 32ft length used, is theoretically about 7.5K. You shouldn't run at that because it is also the start of the climbing onto plane speed which will likely be thirsty.
Drop to 6.5K to 7K which should be a good speed for economy. ie. miles per gallon.
Then test your boat at those speeds. Find out for sure what the fuel use will be so you don't make a boo boo based on dock talk about economy.
Then make a decision.
If you simply want a different boat then fine but don't make a decision with out actually knowing how your boat will perform.
I only skimmed the thread so it someone already said this then ignore.
I couldn't agree more! Although I really loved our little 32 Gourmet Cruiser for 8 years, (8.4 knots) The ride in the 20 knot Ocean Alexander is exhilarating!( Fuel bill be damned!)Man... 6-7 is just downright ssssssssssllllllllllooooooooooooowwwwwwww.
I couldn't agree more! Although I really loved our little 32 Gourmet Cruiser for 8 years, (8.4 knots) The ride in the 20 knot Ocean Alexander is exhilarating!( Fuel bill be damned!)![]()
My name is Jack for everyone but Baker! LOL. .
I couldn't agree more! Although I really loved our little 32 Gourmet Cruiser for 8 years, (8.4 knots) The ride in the 20 knot Ocean Alexander is exhilarating!( Fuel bill be damned!)![]()
ok Iam totally new.Looking at 2 trawlers,one Thompson 47 ft and a Cheoy
lee LRC 45 ft.
Plan,if Thompson is purchased ,remove the detroit and install a new john deere that research shows has exceptional power,reliability and fuel economy.1400 gal of fuel on board so good distance could be accomplished.
The Cheoy Lee is pretty much turn key with two Cats 3208 ....the plan once deciding which boat is to travel from Ft MEyers along the coast ,thinking 50 miles offshore,to Newfoundland,up to Greenland,over to Iceland,then onto Denmark .Family live there and have not seen them for a bit.So question,Thompson or Cheoy Lee?Look forward to the debate