It all depends on how much I want to spend!
I manage about 5gph with the generator running which gives me a theoretical distance of 528nm at 8kts.
I can bump it up to 17kts and it drops to 230nm.
With my 660 gallon capacity and normal cruise rate of 7 knots, I have a 2,000 miles range with a 15 % reserve. Did almost 2,000 miles last summer between fuel stops in the Great Lakes. Planning out fuel stops saved $ .50 to $1 per gallon. Well worth the effort. Interestingly, the fuel burn doesn't change between full and empty when going 7 knots.
Ted
Don’t forget to factor in the generator burn.
It’s easy to miss but if you run long distances it can really impact your range.
Don’t forget to factor in the generator burn.
It’s easy to miss but if you run long distances it can really impact your range.
320 gal, 6.8 knots, and 1.8 GPH give me me a theoretical range of well over 1000 miles. ...