quiet, smooth riding, good gas mileage

[Sea Wolf]

Perhaps this question arises from traveling to Gatherings that require quite a bit of travel to arrive What is optimum speed for the 22' cruiser for quietness, smooth riding and best mpg?
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Anne

14 mph plus or minus a mph or two is the simple, most often mentioned number in response to this question.

Joe. :teeth :thup

 

[starcrafttom]

the correct speed depends on the water. 5mph if its ruff 25 mph if its flat. its just a matter of taste.

 

[CW]

Knot Home: Actually, optimum "Speed" by definition, IS inherently related to "how long (in time) a trip takes" since rate or speed equals distance divided by time (e.g. miles per hour) C.W.

 

[Doryman]

the correct speed depends on the water. 5mph if its ruff 25 mph if its flat. its just a matter of taste.

And the scenery, etc., etc., etc...