propulsion eff.

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  1. Schoonertack
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    Schoonertack Junior Member

    :?: Anyone have any strong feelings on the best way to milk the most range out of a gallon of diesel? Just to make it a real challenge Seaworthiness is of no less importance in this design. What I have now is 100 tons on 70 ft Lwl. P.coef of .52-.56 and a real flat run.
     
    Schoonertack, Nov 8, 2002
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  2. Polarity
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    Polarity Senior Member

    large slow turning prop, a clean bottom ....and sails of course!

    Paul
     
    Polarity, Nov 8, 2002
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