Wetspot got down to 13l/hr at best yesterday trolling between 4.5-5.5knts on the esat coast. in brisk conditions and a 2.5m swell. Will be interesting to see if I can get this down further in easier seas :) Bit of a saving over the max of 25l/hr the week before of the manukau in smooth to slight seas.
Date: 25/1/2008
Boat: Surtees Barcrusher Xtra
Size: 6.1
Weight: approx 1600kg
Engine: 115 4/s Mercury
Prop diameter and pitch: 17P
Weather conditions: 2-3m NE swell, light winds.
Hours on water: 11hrs
Fuel used: 77L for 63 miles travelled.
Trolling speed: 7knts
Other notes . Bottom fished for few hours then trolling rest of day. Averaged 1.2L per mile
Date: 26/1/2008
Boat: Surtees Barcrusher Xtra
Size: 6.1
Weight: approx 1600kg
Engine: 115 4/s Mercury
Prop diameter and pitch: 17P
Weather conditions: 2-3m NE swell, 20knts southeast . Not very good conditions.
Hours on water: 3
Fuel used: 12L for 9.5 miles travelled.
Running speed: 23knts
Other notes . Ran to area and fished for few hours then run back to ramp. 1.2L per mile
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