Re: Fuel Consumption

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HClews@aol.com
Tue, Sep 26, 2006 9:40 PM

We researched Endeavours, both the 36 and 44 before finally
deciding on the PDQ.  Here are some figures from my files -
these are mostly from owner e-mails:

TrawlerCat 36 - 2 x 125 HP Yanmars
2000 rpm      3300 rpm
7.0 kts          12.5  kts
2.5 gph          8  gph

TrawlerCat 44 - 2 x 240 HP Yanmars
1800 rpm      3100 rpm
7.5 kts          15  kts
4.0 gph          13.5  gph

Interestingly, the Endeavour TC-38 with the same engines
as the 44, does not do any better performance-wise.  In fact,
it's top speed is actually a knot less than the 44.  It tops out
at about 15.5 kts whereas the 44 can be coaxed up to about
16.5 kts WOT.  I've heard the new 40-footer has about the
same performance as the 38.

I think Endeavour pays a price for their tunnel hull design (on
their larger models) but it does afford great propeller  protection!

Any Endeavour owners out there care to chime in on this?

Henry Clews
PDQ 34 Sno' Dog
(In NH now, but heading south next week)
www.geocities.com/snodoglog

In a message dated 9/26/2006 1:16:10 P.M. Eastern  Daylight Time,
jonah@northrock.bm writes:

Anyone have fuel burn figures on endeavour  cats?

We researched Endeavours, both the 36 and 44 before finally deciding on the PDQ. Here are some figures from my files - these are mostly from owner e-mails: TrawlerCat 36 - 2 x 125 HP Yanmars 2000 rpm 3300 rpm 7.0 kts 12.5 kts 2.5 gph 8 gph TrawlerCat 44 - 2 x 240 HP Yanmars 1800 rpm 3100 rpm 7.5 kts 15 kts 4.0 gph 13.5 gph Interestingly, the Endeavour TC-38 with the same engines as the 44, does not do any better performance-wise. In fact, it's top speed is actually a knot less than the 44. It tops out at about 15.5 kts whereas the 44 can be coaxed up to about 16.5 kts WOT. I've heard the new 40-footer has about the same performance as the 38. I think Endeavour pays a price for their tunnel hull design (on their larger models) but it does afford great propeller protection! Any Endeavour owners out there care to chime in on this? Henry Clews PDQ 34 Sno' Dog (In NH now, but heading south next week) www.geocities.com/snodoglog In a message dated 9/26/2006 1:16:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jonah@northrock.bm writes: Anyone have fuel burn figures on endeavour cats?