from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

[cjrvernon]

from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

went from boston marina to hull marina 97 miles and used £65 of fuel at 28 knots

then from hull marina down the humber up the trent 60 miles £35 of fuel 50 miles at 26 knots and 10miles from torksey lock to burton waters at 4 knots

i concider that great fuel economy worked out about 3-4 miles per gallon

 

[Superflid]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

If you'd gone the other way up the Witham it'd have cost you even less. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[rickp]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

My dad annually does Lincoln to Boston with superb economy - pulling himself along in his sculling boat.... 31 miles in 5h 32 to win his class a couple of years back - but its not my idea of fun /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Rick

 

[D3B]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

whats this 26 knots on the trent /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif


theres a speed limit /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Send my regards to all at BW

Doug

 

[nedmin]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

slight problem with the "Glory Hole" bridge at Lincoln. It would be a good idea for BW to shut the flood gate at Brayford say on a set day in the summer for a couple of hours,open Stamp End lock, drop the level about a foot and lots more could get under "The Glory Hole" If boaters knew they were doing this they could plan to be there on the day.

 

[Superflid]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

I see......

You could always open the seacocks and fill the bilges!

More fun the longer route anyway. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[nedmin]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

yep! thats what the Egyptians do on the Nile to avoid paying bridge opening fees, then pump out at the other side.

 

[DAKA]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

Hi John,

This was also done by a Club member at Snitterby Guillotine Lock when it got stuck (prior to refurbishment).

Long time ago but might have been Don and Wally ?

Can you remember ?

Pete

 

[nedmin]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

Hi Pete, Cannot remember that,but have E-mailed B.W. for there comments, would make hell of a difference on that bridge if they dropped level by a foot ,as its a curved bridge with about 10 ft headroom in the middle during normal levels.would save a trip down Trent and Humber for going south.Most people would be willing to pay a fee I,m sure.

 

[JKay]

Re: from boston to hull & hull to lincoln fantastic fuel economy

9' 5" max air draught at the Pipe bridge downstream of High

Bridge and an S24 will go through easily

CJ wanted some fun round the Island /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(see you on the River)

cheers Joe