On Thursday 02 September 2004 10:51 pm in rec.boats.cruising Brad wrote:

Hello All,

Now I know that normally a sailboat would use a lot less than a
powerboat, and maybe that's not the right heading to use, but I am
currently looking at the possibility of buying one or the other type
of boat (used), and I am trying to get some info on boating long-term
on the Atlantic.

Although a powerboat would use oodles of fuel at a fast clip, any idea
of how much that would drop if traveling at the rate of a sailboat
(say 7 or 8 knots)?

The main reason that I am looking at the various options, is because I
have a spinal disease that prevents me from pulling, lifting, tugging,
etc. on anything more than about 10 pounds. I can get around on a
boat okay, but these other limitations require me to check out all
options. My thought (and I have never done much serious boating) is
that a powerboat would be easier on me physically, but I am concerned
about the comsumption of fuel while traveling. Fortunately I am tied
down to time, so if I have to travel at a much slower speed than the
boat is designed for, I can easily do so.

I appreciate any useful feedback,
Stryder

A whole fleet of trawler yachts recently crossed the atlantic
in the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally.
Displacement trawlers are fairly economic.

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