On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 06:02:51 -0500, Eisboch
wrote:
I was reading an archived article from "Soundings" on the GB 36. Here's
a section of the article:

"In many cases, single-engine models provide efficient cruising in the
8- to 9- knot range and burn a stingy three gallons per hour (gph).
Top-end speeds rise to 10 to 11 knots, but fuel consumption jumps to 12 gph"

The most efficient cruising speed for a 36 is about 7+ kts, burning
maybe 2 gph or so depending on conditions. Above that, the demand for
hosepower increases very quickly. A burn rate of 12 gph implies over
200 horsepower.


It doesn't really say what engine. The complete article can be found at:

http://www.oya.com/library/sndgb36.php


It looks like a bit of journalistic over exuberance crept into the
article.

For Mrs. E, it really doesn't matter. Her personal cruising will
probably be limited to chugging along through the harbor, around
Basset's island and back, all within a 6kt max speed zone.

It will be perfect for that.