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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-08-2020, 09:53
Replies: 59
Views: 13,602
Posted By PaulvR
Re: How many knots while motoring?

My 50'. 17.5T , Perkins M90 @ 1950-2000 RPM cruises all day or all week at about 7.5 knts, running marginally cool, sipping fuel.
2400 (recommended) takes her to hull speed with increased fuel...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-08-2020, 09:51
Replies: 59
Views: 13,602
Posted By PaulvR
Re: How many knots while motoring?

I think it is all about horse power.

An engine is always the same rated HP, a sail is not. So sails, particularly on modern powerful rigs, simply push more horses, and so more horses push.

I...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-08-2020, 09:44
Replies: 59
Views: 13,602
Posted By PaulvR
Re: How many knots while motoring?

My 50'. 17.5T , Perkins M90 @ 1950-2000 RPM cruises all day or all week at about 7.5 knts, running marginally cool, sipping fuel.
2400 (recommended) takes her to hull speed with increased fuel...
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