Chartplotter Speed Pics...Lets see 'em! - Page 2

commuter boats · 11-14-2009, 09:43 AM

I'm not going to be able to impress anybody with speed, but take a look at the mileage...
In the first photo, 9/14/07, the vessels being launched after a remodel, repower, and new electronics. The boat is one of mine ( I designed and built it) it's 40 feet long, powered by a 440 hp Yammar diesel and an Arnasen drive, about 17,000 pounds dry.
In the second photo, 4/11/08, seven months later, the boat is bucking into an 8 to 10 foot mixed sea ,averaging about 15 kn ( just over 13 when the photo was taken) but it's got 8000 nautical miles on it ( 20 nautical miles south of this photo we ran into a Southeast gale and sea conditions were considerably worse), around 250 gallons of fuel, 3000 pounds of freight, and three people on board.
In the third photo, 5/19/09 ,13 months later, calm seas, 26 kn, 6469 nautical miles ( it only logs miles to 9999 and then starts over).
The fourth photo, 6/20/09, a slow month, only an additional 457 miles, calm seas, a couple thousand pounds of freight, somewhat over 250 gallons of fuel.
The fifth photo shows the boat running light, 27 kn, 100 gallons of fuel, nine people,and about 500 pounds of mountain rescue equipment.
So in the first 20 Months after a re-power it logged 16,469 nautical miles, working part-time ( mostly winter mail runs) and some playing ( the owner lets me play with it and in exchange, I make a few of his mail runs).

Ludicrous · 11-14-2009, 10:03 AM

A buddies boat here in Naples. Planning my Stroker hull and power now. Hope to do the same speeds.

tobnpr · 11-14-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ludicrous

A buddies boat here in Naples. Planning my Stroker hull and power now. Hope to do the same speeds.

Ding! Ding! We have a winner...

raymonds · 11-14-2009, 04:57 PM

1992 HydraSports 2550WA, twin 200 johnsons.

mattmuttsmithx · 11-14-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ken2

You've worked on a lot of U-17's ?

I thought they were kinda rare. What speeds were you seeing out of them?

They are rare. Ive just never seen many of them go over 64-65. Almost 70 is damn good. Ive always wanted to put an 496ho in one.

Great boat though!

ken2 · 11-14-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mattmuttsmithx

They are rare. Ive just never seen many of them go over 64-65. Almost 70 is damn good. Ive always wanted to put an 496ho in one.

Great boat though!

This one does 67 light, but it was cold that day, and it touched 69.

I don't know if I'd want to be in it if it went any faster. It was squirrely

Team Balla's Steakhouse · 11-14-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tireless

If one isn't using a chart to navigate, why shouldn't they use MPH's? The fact that lots of slow boaters use knots is irrelevant to me.

I think they sound hardcore.....

Team Balla's Steakhouse · 11-14-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by commuter boats

I'm not going to be able to impress anybody with speed, but take a look at the mileage...
In the first photo, 9/14/07, the vessels being launched after a remodel, repower, and new electronics. The boat is one of mine ( I designed and built it) it's 40 feet long, powered by a 440 hp Yammar diesel and an Arnasen drive, about 17,000 pounds dry.
In the second photo, 4/11/08, seven months later, the boat is bucking into an 8 to 10 foot mixed sea ,averaging about 15 kn ( just over 13 when the photo was taken) but it's got 8000 nautical miles on it ( 20 nautical miles south of this photo we ran into a Southeast gale and sea conditions were considerably worse), around 250 gallons of fuel, 3000 pounds of freight, and three people on board.
In the third photo, 5/19/09 ,13 months later, calm seas, 26 kn, 6469 nautical miles ( it only logs miles to 9999 and then starts over).
The fourth photo, 6/20/09, a slow month, only an additional 457 miles, calm seas, a couple thousand pounds of freight, somewhat over 250 gallons of fuel.
The fifth photo shows the boat running light, 27 kn, 100 gallons of fuel, nine people,and about 500 pounds of mountain rescue equipment.
So in the first 20 Months after a re-power it logged 16,469 nautical miles, working part-time ( mostly winter mail runs) and some playing ( the owner lets me play with it and in exchange, I make a few of his mail runs).

WOW!

Whats the mpg on that bad boy? Hrs?

Mr. Demeanor · 11-14-2009, 07:16 PM

That boat isnt small. Ken is just HUGE!!!!

Steve_250 · 11-15-2009, 04:43 AM

Well, no speed indicated, but "interesting" fishing grounds.

commuter boats · 11-15-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Balla's Steakhouse

WOW!

Whats the mpg on that bad boy? Hrs?

Thank you
1.3 - 1.5 ( nautical) miles per gallon in normal planning operations, .5 -.75 when pushing into a big sea. Hours? I've lost track , think the first engine logged between 4000 and 5000 hours, the second and third both logged between 3500 and 4,000, and the one that's in it, recently ingested an exhaust valve! at about 14 or 1500 hrs. A fifth engine is on order ...

mattmuttsmithx · 11-16-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ken2

This one does 67 light, but it was cold that day, and it touched 69.

I don't know if I'd want to be in it if it went any faster. It was squirrely

I understand now. They are quite swirly. I saw one a couple of years ago with a big block in it. They had to put chines on the bottem to stable it up.

They still couldn't run it wide open safely.

They are fun boats though!

Albert_TT · 11-16-2009, 07:46 AM

2008 Contender 33T
Yamaha F350s
100 gals of fuel
3 on board
1ft chop

55knots or 63.6 mph

Team Balla's Steakhouse · 11-16-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by commuter boats

Thank you
1.3 - 1.5 ( nautical) miles per gallon in normal planning operations, .5 -.75 when pushing into a big sea. Hours? I've lost track , think the first engine logged between 4000 and 5000 hours, the second and third both logged between 3500 and 4,000, and the one that's in it, recently ingested an exhaust valve! at about 14 or 1500 hrs. A fifth engine is on order ...

Does it have a suface drive? Looks like it in the pic

Rod27 · 11-16-2009, 09:15 AM

with 50 gallons, full eisenglass and open array radar......this was in 90 degree weather(as u can see)....could probably hit 62 in perfect conditions. Normal cruise in the ocean is around 36-42mph. For u guys who like knots and cant add or subtract 10% difference, it tops out at about 55 knots.

Kevin Desselle · 11-16-2009, 11:17 AM

Heres one for the bay boat category.
224 Blackjack / 300 Verado

ken2 · 11-16-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Desselle

Heres one for the bay boat category.
224 Blackjack / 300 Verado

Thats cookin

patrickg · 11-16-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dadriva

Nice stereotype.

You're right none of us Fountain, Donzi, Yellowfin guys know anything about knots. Especially me..heck, this is what I look at all day.

Really though, the reason for me is so my passengers can look at the speed and not ask me how fast we are going.

Is that a submarine cockpit?

Team Balla's Steakhouse · 11-16-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickg

Is that a submarine cockpit?

No......It's an Airplane

Marlin009 · 11-16-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dadriva

Please include loading, sea state, ambient conditions, boat and motor year / type, and anything else that is pertinent..

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Originally Posted by ken2

1995 17ft Four Winns Unlimited
302 ford/volvo
55 degree air temp
Headed into a 15mph wind 1 ft bay chop
15 gal of fuel, (30 gal tank)
I had not taken my morning dump.
No beer. No gear. except for GPS and lifejacket