1,000nm at 30 knots cruise? Suggestions please!

[Sundays_Child]

Any ideas? Other than megabucks, in standard spec I can only think of the Opera 53, but would be more interested in something with a bit more weather protection!

http://www.cantieriopera.it/

Basically want to hooley long distance open sea passages during weather windows.

A Prinz 54 Coupe I guess could on IPS600s, but the optional captain's cabin area would need to be turned into additional fuel storage.

Is there much more "free" space on a Hunton 43 for additional fuel tanks?

After those 3, I'm out of ideas...

 

[Nautical]

Holey moley thats a tall order, most production boats are going to give you around 300 nm range with reserve so you need to at least triple your fuel load which will have big effects on performance even if you can find anywhere to fit another possibly 3000 litres without reconfiguring the interior which gets mighty expensive.

Are you sure you want to do 30 hours non stop at 30 knts even in a 60' RIB with a wheelhouse that is real endurance stuff and you will be banjaxed at the end of it.

Hunton ....great boat but 30 hours non stop would be a very committed man and I doubt you would bet enough fuel on board with that super slim hull.

We could build you a 52 with enough tankage but the re configuring costs and then all the technical stuff re CE marking and warranty would double the price, one would also have to consult with VP whether they are happy for IPS600's to run at 3100 rpm continuousy for 30 hrs without invalidating the warranty.

Think you are looking at going to a specialist builder to achieve what you want and deep pockets.

 

[Divemaster1]

Not "Standard" and not 30 knots .... but 20 .... plenty of range and protection ... and "track record" of doing so... Adventurer

 

[Nick_H]

That is a tall order! Drop the speed requirement to 20 knots and some large cats may start to fit the bill, and would also be a bit easier on the spine for that length of cruise. You could still do your 1,000 miles in a two day weather window.

 

[Will_M]

Sounds like another, but maybe bigger VSV project, bit like 'Mary Slim' as was built by Multi Marine .

 

[Nautical]

I always wondered what happen to her, she was moored in southampton for along time then moved sometime ago, anyone know who owns her now and where she has gone.

 

[Will_M]

Still owned by whom had her built..

 

[MapisM]

Why not 50+ kts?

If having more money than brain doesn't bother you, try this

 

[Divemaster1]

In Southampton in accordance to the website...

 

[Dyflin]

For that kind of speed and range I think you would have to seriously think about converting a professional spec boat for leisure use. Something like this or this would do the speed and stand up to the punishment but would have to be fitted out out for leisure use and have additional fuel capacity added. But you would have some boat when all was said and done!

 

[Nautical]

Re: Why not 50+ kts?

Says it holds the round britian record, I thought that was now held by the Blade runner 51 Bradstone Challanger from 2006 /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Sundays_Child]

Re: Why not 50+ kts?

Am a big fan of the Interceptors.

Otam and RS89 are just too big.

A wave piercer, whether mono or tri is also a bit more serious than I think is needed. For trans ocean at speed, they're just the ticket. I don't want to play in the Pacific.

1,000nm is there as a super-safe guideline. I really only need 650nm +20% to get to Manila. 1,000nm allows for safe passage to Palawan or Boracay if need be.

The South China Sea can get pretty nasty, but it ain't the Pacific or Atlantic. Especially if I'm comleting the journey in 20 - 30 hours, though I agree it's a long time to move at speed. Nowhere else to go is the problem.

 

[ValleyForge]

You need a military spec conversion job for this - including all the high speed night navigation stuff etc. (recall Global Challenger). Give VT a call. Oh and a friendly oil sheikh or two too.

Surely not for pleasure - what are you proposing ?

 

[Gludy]

A Marlow Explorer with the larger engine option would manage the 30 knots 1000 mile range.

 

[MapisM]

Hmmm.... Back to the engine rating issue: that would require commercial duty engines.
Keeping the boat running at that speed for more than 30 hours continuously is rather risky with the E rated engines they are normally installing.

 

[billskip]

Quote ValleyForge " What are you proposing?"



Smug Druggling?? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Sundays_Child]

I'd love a Marlow. Can't afford one yet though.

Lots of interesting suggestions... thank you!

The Opera does seem to be the only standard spec boat that can do it (ahem, under GBP300K loaded) though.

Would certainly find the journey infinitely more comfortable in my dressing gown in a Marlow though. At the same time, I'm young enough to be foolhardy and more uncomfortable.

 

[Divemaster1]

Try to contact Gozzi ....

They do some real cool stuff... and may be able of helping ... perhaps a big version of the 29 Jeep, which does 55 knots....

 

[Gludy]

First of all you can install a whole range of engines and makes in the Marlow including luggars, Cummings, Cats etc but is what you are saying this:-?

'No MoBos apart from commercial should run their engines continously at say 80% load for 35 hours?'

If you are then a lot of owners would be very surprised.

 

[Sundays_Child]

Mario,

I agree with your engine rating advice.

But wouldn't that be more applicable for boats used 10-20 hours a day etc?

For a boat used 3 hours a week with a couple of 20-30 hour a year return trips, I'd assume that thorough servicing/pre-flight checks would be enough.

I'd rather take grief on a forum than at sea, so please all be candid with your advice.