American Crow was, as usual, the most numerous species, with an estimated 126,000 birds. One new species is now on the overall list: Nelson's Sparrow, but unfortunately is a Count Week only species. However it raises our cumulative total since the inception of this count in 1981 to 138 species.

White Pelicans were around for a couple hours again today. 4490 Blue Jays were counted migrating and 350 Tree Swallows were estimated foraging over the marsh. Full eBird checklist here: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S39541871 Just a couple more Monarchs today, along with Black Saddlebags and Autumn Meadowhawks.

I >haven't been able to do any better estimation than that, 'cause I don't >hardly use enough diesel in any given run to make it worthwhile to refuel >after a cruising leg at a constant known-speed. This tells me that you are pulling an average of only 60 - 100 hp out of this engine.

GREYWATER IN GALLONS 100 BLACKWATER IN GALLONS 96 NUMBER OF BERTHS 4 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL Composit Wood (Fir) MAXIMUM SPEED IN KNOTS 09.30 HULL SPEED IN KNOTS 9.3 CRUISING SPEED AT S/L 1.2 8.3 RANGE AT CRUISING SPEED 5,800 (Computer projection calm sea) ESTIMATED

Before the survey you should discuss what the survey is for (insurance valuation, purchase decision, financing valuation, estimate of damage repair, etc.). You should also be on hand during the survey, and asking questions of your surveyor (what's this for, why is this discolored, does it really matter if the fire extinguishers have tags, etc.).

Not exactly honest in my estimation, but it still goes on. The only way to get a magazine that we can believe in is to go the route of Practical Sailor and its Powerboat Reports sibling. No advertising, hence less vesting interests. Blue Water Sailing tried to do that and ran afoul of economics and had to turn to advertising.

(JTOL) [snip dealer estimates for other throttle settings.] >The 15HP is > 7.3l/h max usage That looks pretty linear to me, without running the numbers to see how linear it is. >They said designer Nic De Waal is probably correct that the 25 will be >more fuel efficient than the 15 in planing operation (lower RPM).

One estimate is that aprox 200 boats have been sold to Australia / NZ in the last year as the second hand prices here at the moment are cheap. I keep seeing boats being cradled to go out of the country every week. Mainly USA Taiwan or European built. As a builder of Junks and live aboards try Bondway www.bondway.com or soltau@netvigator.com .

He didn't report the RPM but I estimate about 1600. Colin is not a TWL listree but I'm sure he would answer any questions about his experience with Cummins. colin@phuket.ksc.co.th He is continuing his trip to Thailand now.

As to the rule of thumb about running costs being about 10% of the initial cost of the boat, that estimate certainly seems high, but it's probably sensible really.