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    GPH/MPG/RPM Albin 36

    Ok, I have an 81 Albin 36 DC with a single Lehman 120. Based on a 31 foot 3 inch LWL, I figure a 7.5 knot hull speed. At an indicated 1725 RPM in calm water I get an indicated (via knotmeter and GPS) speed a bit over 7 knots. 1: does that make sense? 2: Do I need to run the engine harder now...
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    Sail to Trawler

    Been sailing for 40 years - inland lakes, Lake Michigan, Long Island Sound to Nantucket, Virgin Islands and San Francisco. Bought a 1981 Albin 36 DC last summer - more comfort, easier to handle, looking ahead to the Great Loop. And coming from sailboats, 7 knots is plenty fast:) Located on...
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