Have a new to me boat, it is a 61' Tollycraft with 2 671 TIB's they were rebuilt about 500 hours ago and tuned at time of purchase. These are my first diesel motors ever.
The hull speed or efficient speed for the boat is about 10 knots. Here are the specs from the sea trial.
RPM Knots
900 7
1000 8
1200 9.2
1338 10
1500 10.5
1800 12.1
2000 13.2
2156 14.8 Top speed
Am I fine to cruise 90 percent of the time at 1000-1400 RPM and just run her up to 1800 every now and then? Should I ever use WOT?
Really appreciate any advice. Also any help on how to know how many Gallons per Hour I'll burn?
Thank you
The hull speed or efficient speed for the boat is about 10 knots. Here are the specs from the sea trial.
RPM Knots
900 7
1000 8
1200 9.2
1338 10
1500 10.5
1800 12.1
2000 13.2
2156 14.8 Top speed
Am I fine to cruise 90 percent of the time at 1000-1400 RPM and just run her up to 1800 every now and then? Should I ever use WOT?
Really appreciate any advice. Also any help on how to know how many Gallons per Hour I'll burn?
Thank you