Cw28 range

[Steeldieman]

I'm considering doing the great loop in my cw28
Powered by a Volvo d4. I have read that diesel power requires a minimum range of 250 nm
At its farthest point between fuel availability
Is that distance possible without carrying extra fuel.
I have yet to take delivery , so I have no real world fuel burn knowledge.

 

[Cutwater28GG]

unless you are going to travel at 5knots that seems a challenge without leaving yourself exposed on running out. I'd be taking a few gerry cans.

 

[Steeldieman]

Thank you

 

[knotflying]

I don't see any reason to carry extra fuel. I have done several sections of the loop and there are only a few spots where you need to conserve in order to have ample reserves upon arriving to the next fuel stop. Stop and smell the roses along the way. Going fast will burn fuel and you will miss the things going on around you while cruising. The loop shouldn't be a speed race. There is so much to see and do you should allow a year.

 

[oldteaman]

Someone told me that the C28 cannot access the last 10gal of fuel in the tank. I don't plan to find out, but on a tight fuel schedule you should. Fact or fiction ... Anyone?

 

[BradOwens]

My Ranger Tug R29 will go over 300 miles on a tank of fuel if I keep it below 12 knots. I checked out a few reviews of Cutwater 28s, and the results look about the same. One review said that at 7 knots you will get 4.3 miles per gallon for a range of over 400 miles. There are a lot of things you miss at higher speeds, so keep it slow and enjoy the scenery.

Brad

 

[Steeldieman]

I'm not interested doing the fastest great loop on record.
As long as I can reach the longer fuel stops safely with reserve .
It seems possible .

 

[pleeson]

I don't know what the others are doing, but with a full load for two weeks we could get 250 nm at full throttle... At hull speed my range goes to over 2000 nm. We have never even come close to running out of fuel. If you wer bucking a strong current and running half throttle you'd likely still go over 200 nm.

 

[JamesTXSD]

I don't know what the others are doing, but with a full load for two weeks we could get 250 nm at full throttle... At hull speed my range goes to over 2000 nm. We have never even come close to running out of fuel. If you wer bucking a strong current and running half throttle you'd likely still go over 200 nm.

100 gallon tank... over 2,000 nm at hull speed?? You might want to check those numbers. 20+ nmpg??

 

[Levitation]

Looks like the Fat Finger Fairy struck again. I often have that problem
Ah well, what's a few zeros among friends :mrgreen:
Yup, if you are concerned about range slow down. On my classic 25, smelling the roses at 6 knots allows me to go well over 400 miles before fumes set in
I expect similar range extensions for the Cutwaters
And on the loop, unlike crossing the Pacific, you can always tie up to the bank and hitch a ride to the nearest town for a can of fuel

 

[pleeson]

I routinely get over three hours per gallon at close to hull speed 5 - 6 knots in calm conditions with no current. Obviously against a current I would be almost doubling my RPM's but even at a gallon an hour that gives you 500 nm or more. Slow and easy, and no inclination to push a bigger bow wave will get you home if you are short on fuel. I have even been on long large houseboat tours with twin 60 HP outboards and added only 20 gallons to the fuel tank after 10 days. I'd rather avoid the mid range speeds, if you are in a hurry open it up, otherwise you pay a huge penalty for an extra 3 - 4 knots.