Boating in the October Sun (Video)

[matt13]

I managed to get out for a few hours Monday morning for a quick trip over to Osborne Bay, headed out singlehanded from Saxon Wharf, could not believe how flat calm the Solent was, you will also spot a certain forumite heading passed me on Southampton Water, at least I think it was him.

Nice few hours out in October wearing a t-shirt..

 

[talltim]

Thanks for sharing Matt

Was deff a fantastic weekend and start to the week

 

[Sheppy]

Great video Matt, and great therapy for those of us who can't get out very often. Lovely looking boat too, petrol or diesel? Would like to know a little more about her?

 

[matt13]

Thanks, she is a Crownline 250 with petrol Mercruiser 350 MAG on a Bravo 3. Typical American type style sports cruiser, recently I had fake teak (dek-king) installed which totally transformed how she looks.

 

[Solitaire]

You are getting really good with your videos Matt. Nice! I am off to Cherbourg at the weekend on a 9m rib and will have the GoPros out. I fear however the sea may not be so flat!

 

[Sheppy]

Thanks, she is a Crownline 250 with petrol Mercruiser 350 MAG on a Bravo 3.

Thanks Matt. What's she like on fuel, unless of course that's a rude question these days?
If it hurts too much to post, maybe pm me, only I'm always toying with the idea of re-powering my 25.

 

[matt13]

Hi Sheppy stats I picked up elsewhere for this engine say 12gph at cruise and 24gph at WOT, I've never actually looked in great detail at the fuel consumption of my boat as I don't tend to cruise that far in her at the moment but these types of engine are supposed to be quite economical as far as petrol goes.

 

[russ]

Great vid Matt. We had a trip out Sunday from Ocean Village to Medina river for lunch at the Folly Inn. Sat outside in the sun in shorts and T-shirts. Lovely!
Lets hope we gets some sunny Autumn days.