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I think it is c.70miles to Alderney, will you only get 60 miles from your 140 litres? (Mind you, you would want 100/110 miles of range incase of bad weather etc).
The FreeBoys guys used to have this sorted on their boats, perhaps Matt will be along to advise.
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49 minutes ago, Rob said:
I think it is c.70miles to Alderney, will you only get 60 miles from your 140 litres? (Mind you, you would want 100/110 miles of range incase of bad weather etc).The FreeBoys guys used to have this sorted on their boats, perhaps Matt will be along to advise.
Rob
Rob
I'm working on worst case scenario ie, 2 mpg. I think 3 is doable but have to air on caution. plus I have to come from Southampton so that adds another 15\20 miles or so before I even reach the Needles !!
That sounds incredibly high fuel consumption. When I had a 6 metre boat with a 150hp optimax on depending on weather and tides we used around 1 - 1.25 litres per mile so your .43 miles per litre is enormous. You would obviously have crew on board who would help with fuel and other costs? Can't remember what I used the last time I went to Alderney but I would expect to use around 5/600 litres on my boat for a 4 day trip.
Your alternative might be to volunteer as crew for another boat.
That sounds incredibly high fuel consumption. When I had a 6 metre boat with a 150hp optimax on depending on weather and tides we used around 1 - 1.25 litres per mile so your .43 miles per litre is enormous. You would obviously have crew on board who would help with fuel and other costs? Can't remember what I used the last time I went to Alderney but I would expect to use around 5/600 litres on my boat for a 4 day trip.
Your alternative might be to volunteer as crew for another boat.
I think I have this correct but please pull me up if not ...
140 litres = 30 gallons
Fuel consumption at 20knotts/3800 revs = 2.7 mpg
2.7mpg x 30 gallons = 61.4 gallons
61.4 gallons = 280ish litres
280 x £1.30 (per litres) = £364 then x 2
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Oh yeah, and I don’t have a crew member to share the cost ! [emoji22]
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Hang on, I think I’ve got that all wrong !!!!
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At those prices, each gallon costs you £5.85, therefore each mile costs you £2.17 (5.85/2.7)
Back to the drawing board, I think. I would also be quite nervous undertaking a cross channel trip to waters you don't know unaccompanied.
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Ok, so my maths calculation was total incorrect, what a dullard.
So 88 nautical miles will take about 32 gallons of petrol (about 150 litres). That’s approx £200 both ways. Then add a bit more so £500 on fuel.
It’s a lot better than my first attempt at working it out but still pricey. Will have to think long and hard !
And maybe engage my brain properly before I think again in public !!
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When Serenity MF 695 has done this trip , she has 130 Litre tank and I take 3x 20 Litre containers. Poole entrances to Bray harbour is 59.8 nautical. The most she has used one way is 160 litres wreckhopping when fully laden with 3 guys and all their kit, trip took 5 hours. It is good to take some guys to share costs and of course be good company. Tony
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12 hours ago, fisherman1055 said:When Serenity MF 695 has done this trip , she has 130 Litre tank and I take 3x 20 Litre containers. Poole entrances to Bray harbour is 59.8 nautical. The most she has used one way is 160 litres wreckhopping when fully laden with 3 guys and all their kit, trip took 5 hours. It is good to take some guys to share costs and of course be good company. Tony
And help in case of some emergency, anyone can pick up a rope around the prop or other impediment. <img alt=";)" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="/emoticons/default_wink.png" srcset="/emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" title=";)" width="20" /><img alt=":confounded:" data-emoticon="" src="/emoticons/confounded.png" title=":confounded:" />
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So so far we have interest from:
1. Tigerfish - Steve +
2. Reel Magic - Dave +
3. Joint Venture - Adam +
4. Madness - Martin - Dean - Tony
1. Tigerfish - Steve + Terry +
2. Reel Magic - Dave +
3. Joint Venture - Adam +
4. Madness - Martin - Dean - Tony
We're keen, would probably do a crack of dawn Friday, back Sunday. Crew TBC
1. Tigerfish - Steve + Terry +
2. Reel Magic - Dave +
3. Joint Venture - Adam +
4. Madness - Martin - Dean - Tony
5. Sweet Chariot - Oli + Nick +
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Depending on dates, I would like to put myself up for crew/ballast duties !?! A short Friday to Sunday ??
I’ve decided it’s all a bit too much for me to take my own boat !
I also understand that regulars will take first dibs , so no hard feelings if I’m overlooked ☹️
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