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Boating from Miami to Bahamas
Hello,
I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
Pick your time & plan well; you can do it; I have friends that did it on 16'
sailboats. On 8 Feb 2007 18:47:06 -0800, wrote: Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel --- AntiSpam/harvest --- Remove X's to send email to me. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
The boat holds 68 gallons of
gas which should be enough The word 'should' in that sentence would probably scare me away from trying it. I suppose you could bring extra fuel along. --Mike wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
The thing you should watch out for is wind direction. Any wind coming out of
the north is going to be opposed to the Gulf Stream current flowing north, creating very steep, uncomfortable, and possibly unsafe wave action. The winds usually clock around clockwise. I never crossed the Stream with any wind coming from the North, Northeast, or Northwest. These winds tend to clock around quickly, so you may only have a one day window to jump across. To be safe, I would start off with a SE wind for a slower sailboat. A power boat could push it a bit more and leave with say a South wind. I have sat in Florida and the Bahamas sometimes for over a week waiting for the wind to clock around. Sometimes in the summer the stream can be flat as a pancake, but you never know. Allow for about 2 1/2 knots average north offset when setting your course, wait for the right weather and you should be OK. Don't overload your boat, but bring plenty of fuel, water, and supplies as these are a premium in the Bahamas. Sherwin D. wrote: Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
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Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JLH" wrote in message ... On 8 Feb 2007 18:47:06 -0800, wrote: Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel Go find and read everything in this thread: "Subject: How far offshore would be reasonable from the Jersey shore? '98 Sea Ray Sundancer 25' " Lots of good information there. Most experienced boaters that cross over, even in much larger boats, rely on daily updates of the crossing conditions, particularly in the winter months. Seas can be gentle swells until you hit the Gulf Stream where you are suddenly in 6-8 footers. On other days the stream can be relatively calm. When I was in Jupiter, those planning the crossing would meet up down by Peanut Island, wait for a good day and conditions, then all cross over together. Eisboch |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"Mike" wrote in message . net... The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough The word 'should' in that sentence would probably scare me away from trying it. I suppose you could bring extra fuel along. --Mike Too bad Skipper isn't still around. He could advise how to lash numerous jerry cans of fuel to the deck. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
wrote in message
oups.com... Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel How far is it? |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel How far is it? In the Boating Course at the Power Squadron they instructed us to figure out how much fuel you would burn to travel to the destination and then multiply by 3x. This would cover the trip back and any minor delays/problems encountered. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"Don White" wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I have a 24 foot I/O and I am wondering if this would be capable of travelling from Miami to the Bahamas. The boat holds 68 gallons of gas which should be enough, but I am thinking it might just be too small to handle the voyage. Anybody with experience or opinions about making the voyage on a 24 footer? thanks, daniel How far is it? In the Boating Course at the Power Squadron they instructed us to figure out how much fuel you would burn to travel to the destination and then multiply by 3x. This would cover the trip back and any minor delays/problems encountered. Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
On Feb 8, 10:24 pm, Josh Assing wrote:
Pick your time & plan well; you can do it; I have friends that did it on 16' sailboats. I have friends that did it (I did too!) on pwc's! (Not from Miami, more like from Ft. Lauderdale, left from Lake Worth Inlet to west end of Grand Bahama Island.) That was in '99, I made the crossing without having to fuel up with any of the extra spare gas I'd brought; the 4- stroke I have now would come extremely close to being able to make the trip there and back on a tank (I'd still bring along some extra obviously). richforman |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"Don White" wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JLH" wrote in message
... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? Average: 10-12 pounds, although free range turkeys are often smaller. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H I think it is 50-60 miles. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? It's not too far. A small boat can make it if it has enough gas. Or a sail. Or oars. Eisboch |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
Calif Bill wrote:
"JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H I think it is 50-60 miles. 50 miles from Miami. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H Y'all live a lot closer than I do....you tell him! |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"Don White" wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* WHAP!!! Wake up, Don! I was goofing on you. I asked question A, and you answered question B, which I did not ask. So, I figured maybe if I reversed things and asked question B, you might answer question A. |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:58:36 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote: "JLH" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:20:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn? re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Don appears to be suffering from the JimH syndrome - unable to comprehend. Don - How far is it? Average: 10-12 pounds, although free range turkeys are often smaller. LOL - especially since I just put a 12lb turkey in the oven! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:33:28 GMT, "Don White"
wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* DON!!! Before you embarrass yourself further, GO BACK AND READ THE THREAD! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H |
Boating from Miami to Bahamas
"JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:33:28 GMT, "Don White" wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* DON!!! Before you embarrass yourself further, GO BACK AND READ THE THREAD! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Pretending that Im doing well My need is such I faciliate too much Im lonely but no one can tell Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Adrift in a world of my own I play the game but to my real shame You left me to dream all alone |
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"Don White" wrote in message
... "JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:33:28 GMT, "Don White" wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* DON!!! Before you embarrass yourself further, GO BACK AND READ THE THREAD! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Pretending that Im doing well My need is such I faciliate too much Im lonely but no one can tell Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Adrift in a world of my own I play the game but to my real shame You left me to dream all alone What are you getting bent out of shape for? It seems you might not be seeing all the messages that everyone else sees. Including this one, there are 25. |
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On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:59:11 GMT, "Don White"
wrote: "JLH" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:33:28 GMT, "Don White" wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* DON!!! Before you embarrass yourself further, GO BACK AND READ THE THREAD! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Pretending that Im doing well My need is such I faciliate too much Im lonely but no one can tell Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Adrift in a world of my own I play the game but to my real shame You left me to dream all alone Yeah, facilitating your comprehension! Wake up! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H |
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JLH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:33:28 GMT, "Don White" wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Let me rephrase the question, to find out how many miles is involved in this trip: *In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?* re 'Boating Course' Student's Notes 8th edition 1999 Section 11.3 The Fuel Supply The fuel supply should be checked to ensure that there is enough for the journey, or that fuel can be obtained en route. Running out of fuel is the single most frequent emergency that boaters experience. Every hour, a marine engine can be expected to use 0.6 liters of fuel for each kW. In practical terms, a 75 kW gasoline outboard motor on a 6m cruising boat will give about 1 kilometer per litre of fuel. larger boats and larger engines use more; diesel engines use less, but all boats use more fuel when travelling against a head wind and adverse current. If possible, the up-wind and up-current leg of a journey should be completed first, as it is then easier to return. A good maxim for fuelling is one-third out, one-third back, and one-third in reserve. note: Not sure if this section has been updated since. Don, I'm trying to find out how many miles the trip involves, not how much gas to take. You're sounding like my ex wife. I'd ask her if she wanted to go and pick out paint for the living room and she'd tell me what time it was. Boy... you are argumentative... Wasn't your second question...*"In the boating course, how did they instruct you to estimate how much fuel you would burn?"* DON!!! Before you embarrass yourself further, GO BACK AND READ THE THREAD! -- ***** Have a super day! ***** John H Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Pretending that Im doing well My need is such I faciliate too much Im lonely but no one can tell Oh yes, Im the great faciliator Adrift in a world of my own I play the game but to my real shame You left me to dream all alone What are you getting bent out of shape for? It seems you might not be seeing all the messages that everyone else sees. Including this one, there are 25. Just a polite way to tell Sheriff John Henry that his own business needs tendin' to! |
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"Don White" wrote in message
... What are you getting bent out of shape for? It seems you might not be seeing all the messages that everyone else sees. Including this one, there are 25. Just a polite way to tell Sheriff John Henry that his own business needs tendin' to! I agree that 99% of the time, he's a complete pain in the ass*, but in this case, he's simply pointing out that you have somehow missed the entire substance of a simple interchange between you and I. I think you should go have a couple of shots of your favorite whiskey and watch a bad movie. * Statistics available by request. Maybe. |
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... What are you getting bent out of shape for? It seems you might not be seeing all the messages that everyone else sees. Including this one, there are 25. Just a polite way to tell Sheriff John Henry that his own business needs tendin' to! I agree that 99% of the time, he's a complete pain in the ass*, but in this case, he's simply pointing out that you have somehow missed the entire substance of a simple interchange between you and I. I think you should go have a couple of shots of your favorite whiskey and watch a bad movie. * Statistics available by request. Maybe. We like rum up here... but I did bring up Google Earth and had the scale legend inserted. As best as I can calculate the closest point to Miami is North Bimini in the Bahamas...which is approx 51 miles distance. |
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"Don White" wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... What are you getting bent out of shape for? It seems you might not be seeing all the messages that everyone else sees. Including this one, there are 25. Just a polite way to tell Sheriff John Henry that his own business needs tendin' to! I agree that 99% of the time, he's a complete pain in the ass*, but in this case, he's simply pointing out that you have somehow missed the entire substance of a simple interchange between you and I. I think you should go have a couple of shots of your favorite whiskey and watch a bad movie. * Statistics available by request. Maybe. We like rum up here... but I did bring up Google Earth and had the scale legend inserted. As best as I can calculate the closest point to Miami is North Bimini in the Bahamas...which is approx 51 miles distance. OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? |
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. |
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Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. Hmmm. And I always thought it was the homeland of lox. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. On second thought, he's probably too busy runnin' around facilitating. Bimini (Bi-mini), meaning, Mother of Many Waters, Bibi (Mother) and Mini (Waters), is a term and name in the Taino Native American Indian language of the Caribbean islands and is the original Pre-Columbian Taino Arawak name for the present day U.S. state of Florida. |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Don White wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. Hmmm. And I always thought it was the homeland of lox. Very good... I had to look that up. Nova lox or Nova Scotia lox. Similar to regular lox, but cured with a milder brine. The fish is then cold smoked. The name dates from a time when much of the salmon in New York City came from Nova Scotia. Today, however, the name refers to the milder brining, as compared to regular lox, and the fish may come from other waters or even be raised on farms. |
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Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Which in Urdu is "Gazelle's Ass" and in Backhairistan "Camel Droppings". Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. Sheriff John Stone? He doesn't leave you alone? Do you feel so broke up - you want to go home? |
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Harry Krause wrote:
Don White wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. Hmmm. And I always thought it was the homeland of lox. Nah - canned caribou farts. Oh, I'm sorry - I meant to say caribou flatus. Sound much more genteel. |
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Don White wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. On second thought, he's probably too busy runnin' around facilitating. Bimini (Bi-mini), meaning, Mother of Many Waters, Bibi (Mother) and Mini (Waters), is a term and name in the Taino Native American Indian language of the Caribbean islands and is the original Pre-Columbian Taino Arawak name for the present day U.S. state of Florida. Or in Canadian it would be: "Hey - Hoser - where 'da hockey pucks, eh?" |
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"Don White" wrote in message
... "Don White" wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. On second thought, he's probably too busy runnin' around facilitating. Bimini (Bi-mini), meaning, Mother of Many Waters, Bibi (Mother) and Mini (Waters), is a term and name in the Taino Native American Indian language of the Caribbean islands and is the original Pre-Columbian Taino Arawak name for the present day U.S. state of Florida. Busy Tainos. They lived in Puerto Rico, too. |
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On Feb 9, 3:15 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message ... What are you getting bent out of shape for? It seems you might not be seeing all the messages that everyone else sees. Including this one, there are 25. Just a polite way to tell Sheriff John Henry that his own business needs tendin' to! I agree that 99% of the time, he's a complete pain in the ass* I would adjust that up another 1%. ;-) |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message . .. Don White wrote: "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... OK, but what is the origin of the name "Bimini"? Was it named after the boat tops, or is it the other way around? And, what's a "Scotia"? In my usual style, I'll answer the 2nd part of your question. Scotia = latin for Scotland that is... Nova Scotia is latin for New Scotland. Which in Urdu is "Gazelle's Ass" and in Backhairistan "Camel Droppings". Sheriff John can answer the 1st part. Sheriff John Stone? He doesn't leave you alone? Do you feel so broke up - you want to go home? You a Beach Boys fan? I thought you'd be more into that Frankie Laine guy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Laine |
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