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Transatlantic in a 32m planing hull motor yacht?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Pascal, Apr 23, 2024.

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  1. Pascal, Apr 23, 2024
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    That post on the new Ocean Alexander 32L having transatlantic “capabilities” had me cringe a bit… 4000 USCG fuel, longest leg is Bermuda - Azores or about 1800nm…. Non displacement hull… at 10kts that’s about 180 hours or 7 days…

    besides the obvious weather and seaworthiness considerations, fuel seems to be real tight… I m not sure what 1900 hp Mans burn at 10 kts in that boat but I d guess about 20 gph… (we burn about 22gph with 16V2000 at 10kts)

    that leaves zero reserve once you add 3gph for the 40kw gen.

    more marketing hype?
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  2. YachtForums, Apr 23, 2024
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    When I was proofing the news piece, found myself questioning that transatlantic number too. Builders have some liability with performance figures and generally don’t overstate but still… seems optimistic.
  3. jsschieff, Apr 23, 2024
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    I wondered about the guest to crew ratio. It can hold 10 guests and just four crew. Would that overwork a crew?
  4. Capt J, Apr 24, 2024
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    There are always drums and fuel bladders.
  5. K1W1, Apr 25, 2024
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    I read a review online and saw this: "Drop the speed back to 10 knots, and the 32L has transoceanic range of 3,496 nautical miles." There was no indication of the fuel capacity or burn rate.
  6. Pascal, Apr 25, 2024
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    Same press release it seems… I looked at the website and the specs show 4000 USG fuel tanks… no way that boat can do Bermuda - Azores on 4000 gallons. Maybe down to 8.5 to 9 kts but still…
  7. K1W1, Apr 25, 2024
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    If they allowed a 5% reserve it would give 3800 USG. That allows 380 USG a day for 10 days or 15.83 USG an hour for two main engines and a genset. I know MAN were pushing a 175mm Bore engine a few years ago with a pretty stunning 180gm/kwh - Not sure if that's what this is running but pretty sure that figure is at optimum performance and if not the propellor curve would increase the burn to over 200. If it were to run for 349 hrs the numbers seem even more out of kilter with reality
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