Larry H
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2010
- Messages
- 359
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Jacari Maru
- Vessel Make
- 2014 Ranger Tug R-27
We have completed the first half of our summer cruise* from La Conner to* SE Alaska.
Here are some numbers re fuel consumption, engine hours, and speeds.
Total Miles traveled---792
Engine Hours---139
* (Includes idle/warm up, anchoring, and pulling anchor.
Gallons used---255 USG
Gallons per hour---1.83
Average speed in knots per engine hour---5.7
Nautical miles per US gallon---3.1
Fuel cost after refueling in Ketchikan, AK---$4.40/gal* (Includes some Canadian fuel).
Boat--Puget Trawler 37, semi-displacement, 25,000lbs, new bottom paint & prop tune--4-2011
Engine---Single Ford Lehman 120HP
Normal operating speed---6.5 to 7.0 knots 1600 to 1800 RPM (approx)
Larry H
-- Edited by Larry H on Sunday 24th of July 2011 02:24:52 PM
-- Edited by Larry H on Tuesday 26th of July 2011 11:49:21 PM
Here are some numbers re fuel consumption, engine hours, and speeds.
Total Miles traveled---792
Engine Hours---139
* (Includes idle/warm up, anchoring, and pulling anchor.
Gallons used---255 USG
Gallons per hour---1.83
Average speed in knots per engine hour---5.7
Nautical miles per US gallon---3.1
Fuel cost after refueling in Ketchikan, AK---$4.40/gal* (Includes some Canadian fuel).
Boat--Puget Trawler 37, semi-displacement, 25,000lbs, new bottom paint & prop tune--4-2011
Engine---Single Ford Lehman 120HP
Normal operating speed---6.5 to 7.0 knots 1600 to 1800 RPM (approx)
Larry H
-- Edited by Larry H on Sunday 24th of July 2011 02:24:52 PM
-- Edited by Larry H on Tuesday 26th of July 2011 11:49:21 PM