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Default Tolman skiff performance

On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 07:39:12 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
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On Saturday, June 23, 2012 10:04:46 PM UTC-4, Frogwatch wrote:
I've always claimed I got 5 mpg in my homebuilt 20' Standard Tolman skiff but to day I measured it over a wide range of speeds using the GPS as my knotmeter and the fuel flow meter. With 4 adults aboard on a plane she gets over 5 mpg, roughly 5.2 mpg. Maximum speed with 4 adults (90 hp 2 cycle Yamaha engine)was 39 mph.
Then one my son's friends wanted to try wakeboarding from it. I had never even considered such but we rigged a tow bridle and it worked very well.


Without the motor, about 1000 lbs. Much less than an equivalent fiberglass boat which is why a 90 hp works.


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Do you have a cuddy cabin or is it the "open skiff" design?