Attached, the Fuel Logs from the past four years of Inside Passage Cruising on the CD 22 - Tonie O. I had some time to put them in an Excel spreadsheet and thought I'd share since I get so much from this site! The 2005 trip had the most trolling hours and was the most leisurely while the 2004 trip was all about running from place to place.
I do pay attention to currents and tides but do not always use them to full advantage. I would say that 85% of what we do is at 4000 - 4500 RPMs at around 12 - 15 NMPH. We carry full water, dingy & motor, traps, line puller, downrigger, ice chest, plenty of stuff.
I have found that placing spare fuel forward while running saves fuel. As the tanks in back empty, the economy really goes up. Wieght distribution is a factor. These tables represent only the places that I bought gas. I am always able to hold 58 gallons but sometimes don't unless anticipating a long run. Trolling makes my economy shine as you'll see around Ketchikan and Craig.
Our twin forties now have over 2,000 hours and I am faithful to change fluids every hundred hours but engines continue to sing and are the reliable backbone of our boat. I hope these attachments come through. We look forward to the 06 cruise and enjoyed seeing the CD 22 Raven in Ketchikan last summer.
Shawn Ogimachi (Tonie O)
I do pay attention to currents and tides but do not always use them to full advantage. I would say that 85% of what we do is at 4000 - 4500 RPMs at around 12 - 15 NMPH. We carry full water, dingy & motor, traps, line puller, downrigger, ice chest, plenty of stuff.
I have found that placing spare fuel forward while running saves fuel. As the tanks in back empty, the economy really goes up. Wieght distribution is a factor. These tables represent only the places that I bought gas. I am always able to hold 58 gallons but sometimes don't unless anticipating a long run. Trolling makes my economy shine as you'll see around Ketchikan and Craig.
Our twin forties now have over 2,000 hours and I am faithful to change fluids every hundred hours but engines continue to sing and are the reliable backbone of our boat. I hope these attachments come through. We look forward to the 06 cruise and enjoyed seeing the CD 22 Raven in Ketchikan last summer.
Shawn Ogimachi (Tonie O)