Most impressive of the runs down the coast was from Rye NY 272 miles to Annapolis in 7.5 hours consuming 375 gallons of diesel. That's an average of 34.93 knots. Has any cruising yacht made this passage in less time or more
comfortably?
That voyage started at 0655 daybreak, took us down the end of LI Sound, through the City on the East River, around Sandy Hook, down the Jersey shore to round Cape
May, then up the Delaware to the C&D Canal and down the Chesapeake to the
Annapolis Yacht Club…arriving at 1425 hrs... using just 375 gallons of her 520
gallons capacity. That’s 0.7 nautical miles per gallon. At a slower trawler
speed of 7.7 knots, 50z gets 2.9 nm per gallon, with range enough to go to
Bermuda and back.
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| The Voyage of 50z #1 in October 2014 |
At 35 knots you feel relaxed and at one with the boat. Conversation
is normal. Response to a light touch on the wheel is predictable and
immediate…no delay, resistance, mushiness, yawing or bow steering…a clean,
crisp, comfortable driving experience that you or your autopilot can appreciate.
With optional Triple Volvo Penta IPS
600s, 50z has real get up and go… 0-20 kts in 5.2 seconds with a top speed
of 40 knots!
