D.Duck wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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On Jul 17, 9:49 am, "Ulf B" wrote:
Hello all,

why are recreational boatspeed in the US measured in MPH when the rest
of
the world including the US proffesional mariners uses knots???
Most Americans can't even learn English, so to expect them to learn the
metric system is more than a stretch.

A "Knot" is metric?

Better check that.

Eisboch

Really? Gee. :)

Actually, I don't use either. I use...G.P.H.

That's the most meaningful measurement to me, along with engine R.P.M.


Seems to me that $PH is even more meaningful.




I won't argue that, but at my "preferred" cruising speeds, I burn under
six gph, and I can emulate trawler mileage by running their speeds at
one gph. The latter speeds are perfect for the Potomac River in sections
where there are sights, but I don't think I would enjoy owning a boat
that's no faster than your typical cruising sailboat.