Wedger Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) I Took my liddle ol' Otter for a proper spin at the weekend, to have a closer look at fuel consumption of the new engine. An epic trip from Christchurch to the Shambles took just 1hr and 10 mins from Mudeford Bar. We wizzed across Poole bay at 31 knots with 3750 rpm and pulled back to 23-25 knots from Durlston to the Shambles. We did loiter a while to play with a big blue cat from Poole but then pressed on to the bank. Didn't fish long as the fuel guage was showing only just over half full, but having then made the journey back we found the fuel guage had hardly moved ??? Undeterred, we raced out to have a go for a bass with fresh launce both on the ledge and on the back of the shingle bank - sadly to no avail. Back at Mudeford entrance we found more water than expected so did a 'u'y at the ferry point and out again to have a look down Barton way at the sole grounds. An epic trip of over 80 miles in the end and I estimate we only used about 90 litres of fuel. (yet to be proved on refill). I'll report back. No problems Happy bunny! Edited March 27, 2012 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Really pleased for you Trev I know what you have been through, read the script and got the Tshirt All's well that ends well and long may it last Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sweet great it's all worked,you must be chuffed Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nice one Trev a proper test and at 1ltr a mile a good result especially at that speed. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Blimey Trev, great news. Now, MOVE AWAY and leave her alone. Just enjoy! I look forward to joining you on her again! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 You are all welcome & there is a bit of a queue!! Lots of work to do now. There is body work and cosmetics particularly, and we have almost exhausted the allocated budget,...................... But she is working! See you on the tide my chums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thank you all! I appreciate your support, and good wishes. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Well done Trev...at that economy ....maybe you could give me a tow Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 As close as I can calculate it was 84 miles and a shade over 92 litres from mooring and back. Result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Very good Trev. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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