On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:42:27 +0100, "Michael Askin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >We slow to about 2.4mph when passing boats which is fine as we have >not had any complaints. 3 mph, however, is not fast on any open bit of >canal. It is surprising how much more power it is to reach 3.5mph, and >even harder to reach 4mph on a canal. Often 3.7-3.8 mph is completely >different to trying to make 4 mph on a canal that would let you do >them speeds. (This of course assumes the canal is capable of 4mph, >some aren't and they wont let you go any faster no matter how many >revvs you have on, the wash just gets bigger!). > Yes - and using more revs can actually slow you down if the channel is restricted - the screw sucks water from under the boat - which lowers in water and maybe touches the bottom. Interesting use of a GPS - I've proved to myself that more power can slow you down. -- Malcolm
