Just doing some very quick math their going to run out of fuel about 80% of the way there if the only have 840 gal of fuel. Does anyone know if they have SSB on board?
Where did you get the 840 gallons? I understood they had a lot more than that.
565 main tank plus 275 in the tote bladder.
There were two fuel bladders in the aft cabins plus a fuel bladder replacing the dinghy in the dinghy garage. Total fuel store onboard was, if memory serves correctly, about 1800 gallons, including fixed fuel tanks. The plan was to make 7-8 knots and the fuel required was calculated out at, again hazy memory, about 1500 gallons after a measured fuel burn test.
Pulled this from a CF post by a person who was aboard the first attempt. From the SA thread, appears their speed is now averaging around 6-1/4 kts or so which is likely their most efficient speed
McCormack figured it was 2200 nms to Hawaii (I actually think it's closer to 2300 nms from LA). At 7.4 kts, his burn rate was 0.7 GPM which means his calcs would give a range of around 2200 nms with 1500 gals diesel. I don't believe it, but that's the math.
Any update on Ray's position and fuel burn?
Anyone have any updates?
Once you're in the Alenuihaha channel, the joke is on you!That’s what they are saying on sailing anarchy. I did not know that was sort of universally considered a bad idea.
Is it too soon to start the oven for the crow dinner?