Michael,
I had the same thought, just to have an emergency "get into the harbor" reserve if necessary. I was pleasantly surprised by the other responses, though, it sounds like I should be in pretty good shape either way. It is not so much the no wind situation I was worried about. I crewed in the Queen's Cup (Milwaukee, WI to Grand Haven, MI) a few weeks ago and while the race was great, we had 20 knots on the nose most of the way home. Without gas, it would have been a very long trip! We also hit a squall with 50+ gusts, another good reason to want to pull in sails and use the engine. Thanks to all who responded, you have given me a lot more confidence. Regards, Jim Reinardy From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of michael mcvey Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Range w/Atomic 4 Carry a few extra gallons just in case don't want to get stuck the again it is lake Michigan and not having wind is rare. _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: Range w/Atomic 4 Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:33:30 -0500 We are planning a cruise across Lake Michigan, a distance of about 75 miles. Anyone have a conservative estimate as to the expected range of a C27 with an Atomic 4 and a 20 gallon tank if we have to motor? I am trying to figure out if I need extra gas just in case. Thanks, Jim Reinardy C27 #4223 "Irie" Milwaukee, WI _____ It's a talkathon - but it's not just talk. Check out the i <http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_JustTalk> 'm Talkathon.
