Solent power boating to increase!

[Aquavit]

What sailors must realise is that as a result of the red diesel decision most powerboaters will venture less far from their home berths in the Solent on a sunny weekend. The result will be that the Solent will be more congested than ever with powerboats. Sorry rags, you will get less peace than before!

 

[l'escargot]

No change then, most of the Solent powerboats don't leave the Solent as it is - most don't leave the marina! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[RogerRat]

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No change then, most of the Solent powerboats don't leave the Solent as it is - most don't leave the marina! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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True, but less will leave the solent now. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[blueglass]

Going at displacement speeds is defin itely the way to keep those longer trips in your itinerary, without it costing any more. Actually been doing this for years because I don't have the money to throw at it. Admittedly we do have an s/d boat which is very happy at around 8 knots, but I used to own a 32 ft petrol flybridge and did the same thing in that. You've always got the extra turn of speed if needed but after a while you get quite hooked on the slow lane. Difference in fuel is quite dramatic and will more than offset the price hike if you are used to 25knots up.