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Carver 36 fuel

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  1. Old Navy, Aug 1, 2012
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    Old Navy

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    Just an update to the ever on going discussion about the fuel consumption on Carver 3607. Just completed a 130 mile trip down the Arkansas River from Salisaw, Ok. to Russellville, Ar. with 4 adults on board, full water and fuel tanks and genset running the entire trip. I cruised at an almost constant 2200 rpm which gave me 10.1 mph (by gps). My fuel came out to be 1.36 miles per gallon. I had always been told this boat did best at 1800 rpm/ about 8 mph but turns out efficient hull speed is 10.1 at 2200 rpm (trim tabs all the way down). It was a great trip and took 17 hours to complete but that included going through 4 locks. Did have to drive through a heavy thunderstorm with broadside 65 mph winds but boat took it in stride.
  2. talexander38, Aug 1, 2012
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    let us know what you get going up river...I get best mpg at 8 knots here where tides are ever changing I get 1.6, How much push was you getting from the river ?
  3. Old Navy, Aug 2, 2012
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    Although I was going down river the gates at all dam's were closed due to low rainfall. Watching the buoys I estimate maybe a 1 knt current.
  4. captainwjm, Aug 3, 2012
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    Were you measuring nautical miles (knots) or statute miles (mph)? The river is measured in statute miles, so make sure the GPS is set that way for accurate calculations ( ask me how I know!).
  5. Old Navy, Aug 3, 2012
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    Everything was done at statute miles
  6. talexander38, Aug 3, 2012
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    OK so 10 MPH not 10 knots and with a 1 MPH that would put you at around 8 knots...wouldn't it?
  7. Old Navy, Aug 5, 2012
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    Yup, it sure is