I am enjoying the daily log from Georg's and look forward to each posting.
I have always been in awe of those who travel the oceans and face the
unforgiving nature of the forces at work.
With that said...........
<copied from the Nordhavn site giving specifications on the 40'er>
"The result of over three years of development by Pacific Asian Enterprises,
(P.A.E.), she represents the smallest of Nordhavn's fleet of ocean-crossing
motor vessels. Yet her modest size does not limit her incredible, non-stop
cruising range. Thanks to a highly efficient, full displacement hull design
and a fuel capacity of over 900 gallons, she will cover more than 4,000
nautical miles at 7 knots and nearly 2,000 miles at 8.5 knots."
According to Georg's log, the trip is 2325 nm and the boat holds 900+
gallons of fuel. They have estimated that they will have 80 nm of reserve
fuel when arriving, based on worst case scenario fuel consumption.
Some questions:
-
According to the ships actual calculated fuel burn and reserve....900+
gallons gets you only 2405 nm at 5 - 6 knots....not even close to the
specifications stated above....am I missing something? Are these not
critical points to be considered? Has the weather been that bad?
(Is that what Georg's meant when he said "mill pond"?)
-
I am not a mathematician or a long range passage maker.....but according
to their calculated fuel reserve on completion of the passage there will
only be 4% of reserve fuel or 40 gallons.
Is that normal for a 2325nm passage? What if there is bad weather and the
fuel consumption goes up? Who is going to walk for fuel? Isn't that too
narrow a margin for a long passage?
DISCLAIMER
Bear in mind that I am a coastal cruiser that will beach it and walk for
fuel if needed and have no experience or knowledge of long range passage
making. I barely passed all math classes.........and my questions are to
satisfy my own natural quest for knowledge of things unknown and not meant
to question anyone's ability or judgment, aboard or connected to the trip.
Bob Clinkenbeard
M/Y Twin Screws
1964 Chris Craft Roamer 56'
Under reconstruction in Savannah
I am enjoying the daily log from Georg's and look forward to each posting.
I have always been in awe of those who travel the oceans and face the
unforgiving nature of the forces at work.
With that said...........
<copied from the Nordhavn site giving specifications on the 40'er>
"The result of over three years of development by Pacific Asian Enterprises,
(P.A.E.), she represents the smallest of Nordhavn's fleet of ocean-crossing
motor vessels. Yet her modest size does not limit her incredible, non-stop
cruising range. Thanks to a highly efficient, full displacement hull design
and a fuel capacity of over 900 gallons, she will cover more than 4,000
nautical miles at 7 knots and nearly 2,000 miles at 8.5 knots."
According to Georg's log, the trip is 2325 nm and the boat holds 900+
gallons of fuel. They have estimated that they will have 80 nm of reserve
fuel when arriving, based on worst case scenario fuel consumption.
Some questions:
1. According to the ships actual calculated fuel burn and reserve....900+
gallons gets you only 2405 nm at 5 - 6 knots....not even close to the
specifications stated above....am I missing something? Are these not
critical points to be considered? Has the weather been that bad?
(Is that what Georg's meant when he said "mill pond"?)
2. I am not a mathematician or a long range passage maker.....but according
to their calculated fuel reserve on completion of the passage there will
only be 4% of reserve fuel or 40 gallons.
Is that normal for a 2325nm passage? What if there is bad weather and the
fuel consumption goes up? Who is going to walk for fuel? Isn't that too
narrow a margin for a long passage?
DISCLAIMER
Bear in mind that I am a coastal cruiser that will beach it and walk for
fuel if needed and have no experience or knowledge of long range passage
making. I barely passed all math classes.........and my questions are to
satisfy my own natural quest for knowledge of things unknown and not meant
to question anyone's ability or judgment, aboard or connected to the trip.
Bob Clinkenbeard
M/Y Twin Screws
1964 Chris Craft Roamer 56'
Under reconstruction in Savannah
