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psneeld · 06-22-2021, 08:13 AM

Slow the trawler to about 8-9 knots and the fuel economy may almost double.

Speed kills....mostly fuel economy.

Plus the Trawler may be much heavier which is a penalty when trying to move faster.

06-22-2021, 08:13 AM	#2
psneeld Guru City: Ft Pierce Vessel Name: Sold Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40 Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 26,852	Slow the trawler to about 8-9 knots and the fuel economy may almost double. Speed kills....mostly fuel economy. Plus the Trawler may be much heavier which is a penalty when trying to move faster.