fireball
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We run this rib for our club racing as a patrol boat. It is always in the harbour and normally the rib just potters along at 4-5 knots then sits around not doing much. Very occasionally someone provides some sport and has a suitable capsise that warrants a rapid response from the Rib to ensure the recent occupants are still alive.
We are doing a little outing - which will involve going outside the harbour /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ... but how much fuel should we allow for? I don't suppose the rib will be out that long - 4hours max? but we need to ensure we've got enough just incase it ends up towing the fleet back ... so could do with a rough guide to fuel use per hour ... I know there will be a significant difference on/off the plane ...
The rib is: Ribcraft 5m rib, 2 up, Honda 50hp 4stroke, 25L tank.
Is that enough fuel or should we take extra cans? We have 3 x 5L cans we use to top up the main tank when ashore.
We are doing a little outing - which will involve going outside the harbour /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ... but how much fuel should we allow for? I don't suppose the rib will be out that long - 4hours max? but we need to ensure we've got enough just incase it ends up towing the fleet back ... so could do with a rough guide to fuel use per hour ... I know there will be a significant difference on/off the plane ...
The rib is: Ribcraft 5m rib, 2 up, Honda 50hp 4stroke, 25L tank.
Is that enough fuel or should we take extra cans? We have 3 x 5L cans we use to top up the main tank when ashore.