Jmangiameli
Well-known member
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2010
- Messages
- 59
- Fluid Motion Model
- C-248 C
- Vessel Name
- Poco Allegro
Fuel consumption:
Just got back from a week of island hopping here in the Pacific North West. I tend to travel at 6 knots over ground. With the currents up here that can mean 9 or ten knots through the water.
Average burn for the whole trip was 1.5 GPH and 3.7 NMPG.
Radar:
I had the opportunity to track 4 Ranger tugs on radar as far out as 3 miles. Two were either a R25 or R27 and the other two were R31’s.
All four gave very strong returns. One of the R31’s, when it was 2.5 miles ahead of me, passed a large (50+foot ??) aluminum sail boat. Both returns were about equal even through the sailboat was closer to me. I did not keep track of when they were no longer being pick up.
Engine mounts:
I have a 2009 R25 with the 150 Yanmar. Just under 900 hours. All engine bolts are tight.
Wallas Stove:
The night before we headed out my Wallas stove gave up the ghost. We headed out anyway. I am not complaining, I love that stove, but I did learn 2 things:
1. The folks at Scan Marine (They are the dealers for the stove here in Washington) are awesome!
They talked me through the problem while I was underway, decided the glow plug went out and were willing to do just about anything to get the new part to me. Their great service reminded me of the folks over at Ranger tugs. We opted to handle it after we got home. And…….
2. You will be surprise at how many different foods can be BBQed.
We had a blast, even without a stove.
Just got back from a week of island hopping here in the Pacific North West. I tend to travel at 6 knots over ground. With the currents up here that can mean 9 or ten knots through the water.
Average burn for the whole trip was 1.5 GPH and 3.7 NMPG.
Radar:
I had the opportunity to track 4 Ranger tugs on radar as far out as 3 miles. Two were either a R25 or R27 and the other two were R31’s.
All four gave very strong returns. One of the R31’s, when it was 2.5 miles ahead of me, passed a large (50+foot ??) aluminum sail boat. Both returns were about equal even through the sailboat was closer to me. I did not keep track of when they were no longer being pick up.
Engine mounts:
I have a 2009 R25 with the 150 Yanmar. Just under 900 hours. All engine bolts are tight.
Wallas Stove:
The night before we headed out my Wallas stove gave up the ghost. We headed out anyway. I am not complaining, I love that stove, but I did learn 2 things:
1. The folks at Scan Marine (They are the dealers for the stove here in Washington) are awesome!
They talked me through the problem while I was underway, decided the glow plug went out and were willing to do just about anything to get the new part to me. Their great service reminded me of the folks over at Ranger tugs. We opted to handle it after we got home. And…….
2. You will be surprise at how many different foods can be BBQed.
We had a blast, even without a stove.