It's her first run to Catalina but certainly not the first time at sea! We were quite surprised at the ride (15-17 knots at 2700rpm) I am going to update the electronics, however, as they crapped out on me several times on the way home. 70 miles, rain squalls and couldn't see out the fly bridge half the time. Radar was a must!Is this the first time you've done that?.
Yes. For a boat our size (42ft) it's $42/night. We used the Avalon Harbor boats to take us ashore for $5/person. For those who have a dinghy, the dinghy dock is quite large and many tenders could be seen there.Do you moor in Avalon?
Thanks, Craig! We've worked hard this last year readying her for some serious cruising and on this trip we learned a lot. 140 miles round trip gives you a lot of time to check everything out. (example: The satelite TV is 9 years old and I worried about not being able to see anything at cruise speed... 15/17 knots. Such was not the case as I left the bridge to my brother in law, went below and watched a half hour tv show without a hic up! We plan to change out the complete suite of electronics in the next few weeks as the present set is suspect at best. We didn't want to do that before getting a short cruise under our belts as the creature comforts with 4 adults aboard were an unknown. As it turned out, we all had a great time. Didn't run out of anything and the engines (Yanmar 6LY2A-STP 440hp) ran absolutely great! Time for the new electronics!Beautiful yacht Walt! You sure know how to pick 'em.
The only photo I have is the fuel burn on each engine and the total. Notice that one engine shows about 1 gallon /hour less than the other. The tacs need to be synchronized as when both engines' fuel burns agree, I can hear an out of synch hum! The system did show 340 gallons burned for the entire trip which agreed with my site gauges and Tank Tender. I realize that those numbers will freak out the trawler community but traveling at that speed (15-17 knots ) is one hell of a lot of fun!Two questions, what did your new fuel consumption system say you burned and what electronics suites are you leaning towards?
Sounds like more good stuff in Sandpipers near future. 17 knot cruise to Avalon, doesnt get much better than that. Bet it keeps one of these pasted on your face.
But almost $1,000 for fuel each trip makes the other end pucker ;-).
David
It would make mine pucker ;-). I spend half of that for a full season!!! David
You left out the most important place on the island, "Big Olaf's." Sure do hope it's up and runnin' when we get there in September for our yacht club cruise.
Someone once likened sailboat racing to standing under a cold shower while tearing up $100 bills.Greetings,
Hey, nice boat, cute wife...It's only money.
Absolutely correct! I used to have one of these boats 20 years ago! (But back then I was paying about a buck a gallon.)Bet not !
I suspect he knew the burn numbers long before he bought her.
That's been the case with me. I've spent quite a bit on just bringing the boat up to 2016 standards and the fuel continues to be the least of my worries.Fuel costs remain minor in comparison to other boating monies many of us spend.
You bet!
I realize that on this Forum most have 7-8 knot boats as did I for 8 years. I think that those who know me (on this Forum) will recall my disinterest in boating about 6 years ago when I contemplated quitting the boating scene.I had a 32 footer, SeaHorse II, which I loved but it did not deliver the experience I wanted. An experience that my wife & I enjoyed 20 years ago. Sandpiper is allowing us to roll back the clock, as it were, and make some of the old trips we used to do at 20 knots. Though our boat will do 20 knots, 15-17 seems to be the sweet spot albeit it at a considerable fuel burn.
I now feel that my boating experience is starting all over again and in greatly increased comfort. My wish would be that everyone who participates in this past time, have the "financial where with all "to enjoy it in a vessel that delivers an experience that maximizes their particular cruising grounds. I've found mine!