I have to assume that the consumption figures everyone is quoting are flat-water no-wind conditions. Does anyone have any information on how much this increases when heading up wind and up sea in 20 knots/ 8' seas? Regards, John Camm > Ron, "Escape":- 44' 3" LOA, at a full load displacement of 29,040lb uses 10 USgals /hour at a constant certified cruising speed of 19 knots. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.