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Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 11th, 2021, 6:31 pm
by tonyiiiafl
Finally we got out after all the speed bumps we overcame. SMOOTH calm day, only causality was the VHF antenna bolt backed off and fell down. A quick turn of the wrench took care of that. New props sized at 21 x 21 down from 22 x 22. HUGE difference! No lugging, we hit 4200 easily, and also at cruise now at 3200 I am at 32 GPH (both engines) compared to 44 with old props. GREAT day! Oh yes, a happy Admiral too
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Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 11th, 2021, 8:25 pm
by vineyardgray
Congrats, Tony, on a successful shakedown!

Thank goodness my boat does not have a GPH meter. I don't want to know haha.

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 3:46 am
by tonyiiiafl
The Floscan keeps me accountable! Lol,

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 7:55 am
by RGrew176
Lets all hope that the rest of your season is trouble free and smooth sailing.

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 8:18 am
by Cooler
Finally, a post of good news! Congrats guys, looks like you have a great rest of the season to look forward to. How about sending us some lobsta's? 8-) er

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 9:03 am
by tonyiiiafl
LOL, back in the day before sharks on Cape Cod, I would be diving for them and bring back 30 to 50 each Saturday!

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 2:41 pm
by g36
Enjoy the fruits of your labor. :-D

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 3:07 pm
by Tireless
Sharks…..Thank god for fresh water. Enjoy the rest of your summer. :beergood:

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 5:27 pm
by Viper
Good to hear Tony. Looking good Colleen :down: 8-)

Re: Shakedown Cruise

Posted: July 12th, 2021, 5:54 pm
by tonyiiiafl
Thank you Viper. Been a long 3 months but she is feeling great and except for the 12” scar twitching a bit doing great!
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