moving boat problems

[JumbleDuck]

As others have said probably in the region of 4knts but the noise would probably drive you nuts ...

Hah. I once did Peel to Ross Island non-stop with a Silver Century. Now that's noisy!

 

[Thedreamoneday]

Hah. I once did Peel to Ross Island non-stop with a Silver Century. Now that's noisy!

I'd imagine you've still got ringing ears!!

It's one of the best bits of a sailing boat- switching off the engine and letting the wind in the sails do the work.

 

[rebornsailor]

We've got a Viv 20 moored at Pwhlleli and have done a few trips. Longest motor ride was from Treaddur Bay to Nefyn about 20 - 25 miles against 20 knot winds. We only just made it with about half a litre of fuel left - even though we set out with "enough"! We have a 6hp Yamaha 2 stroke - it uses about 4-5 litres an hour, but that can vary a lot depending on the tide/wind/swell. I wouldn't attempt it in one go, unless you can sail as well. As mentioned your ears will be ringing after 20 miles never mind 50! Make a weekend of it, pick the wind and tide. Our longest "trip" was about 35 miles, doesn't sound much when you're used to nipping down the road in your car! But that took about 12 hours....

This is interesting information , many thanks
Regards robin

 

[rebornsailor]

Have just done an extended trip on a dismasted Achilles 24 with a Yamaha 4hp two stroke - transom hung, rather than cockpit well. Noise was far far quieter than I thought - genuinely no problem at all. Engine ran routine for 10 hours a day without hiccup. 4 kts easily, but then I was keen to not push the engine hard. About 1.25 litres per hour in my engine. Presumably one can just scale this figure up? I would presume with an 8hp and an autopilot, you could waterski behind it.

J/k. But I'm not sure you need the extra hp as much as backup propulsion, as others have said.

Many thanks for the information, all these answers will come in handy
Regards Robin

 

[Lakesailor]

If you are flexible and can set off when the wind is favourable it will be a lot cheaper. if you can manage some long reaches in your desired direction it should be as quick.
As someone has already said, the sweet spot for your motor will probably give you better than 4 knots and opening the throttle wont improve that a great deal but will increase the thirst, noise and vibration.

A mixture of sail and motor would give both you and the engine a rest. Do take a reliable second motor. You won't need it. Don't take one, and you will need it.

 

[rebornsailor]

If you are flexible and can set off when the wind is favourable it will be a lot cheaper. if you can manage some long reaches in your desired direction it should be as quick.
As someone has already said, the sweet spot for your motor will probably give you better than 4 knots and opening the throttle wont improve that a great deal but will increase the thirst, noise and vibration.

A mixture of sail and motor would give both you and the engine a rest. Do take a reliable second motor. You won't need it. Don't take one, and you will need it.

Many thanks for your reply
Regards Robin