Recent content by cracker39

The original discussion was centered on running at hull speed, or lower, to comply with speed restrictions on the Erie canal without damaging the main engine. Fuel conservation was not the issue. On the other hand, finding the "sweet spot" for efficient cruising in un-restricted waters is an...

In "Two Bears" post it was suggested that a Suzuki running at around 2000 rpm would take the boat up to hull speed. Would that be about the same for a 90 Hp Honda? What about the use of a "trolling plate" attached to the motor to permit somewhat higher rpm's? Kindly keep in mind that these...

The comment about a 5 kt hull speed is interesting - and makes the boat more to my liking. My previous 29' Prairie trawler - with a true displacement hull - would get up to right about an 8 to 9 kt hull speed before throwing much wake. I realize that most all planing hulls - and many...

I'm considering a 22' Cruiser with a single 90 hp Honda. The speed on the Erie Canal is limited to 10 mph (kts?) - or essentially "no wake." How would this rig perform with these restrictions? I plan to do the entire 500 plus miles. I'm also considering the Ranger 21EC - but subsequent usage...