mcarthur
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 9, 2018
- Messages
- 307
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Blu Emu
- Vessel Make
- Ligure 50' aluminium power catamaran
Interesting classifications. I withhold judgement on whether the E6 fits number 2 or 3. It's definitely not a traditional number 3. But I'd have to see it's true seaworthiness and verify it's range. It's got a 1320 gallon fuel capacity, but I'm not convinced it can go slow enough to get 2 nmpg. With 900 hp, I'd think that would have to be something under 1000 RPM, perhaps 600-800 RPM and then can it even maintain direction. It claims to have transatlantic range at 7 knots.
Very interesting classifications. For catamaran owners, I did a little study of some "passage making" boats...TLDR outcome was that, ignoring actual ability of hull and body, there was really only a couple of production options, but many more one-offs.