Across the Atlantic in 21ft with 140 Suzuki

I was trying to find out how much fuel they carried but other than a reference to a 350 lb. fuel tank I could not find anything.

Given enough time and patience to wait for weather windows (think multi-year voyage if necessary) I should think this would not be too bad -- but I suspect getting refueled would be the hard part.

Warren
 
What a story they have to tell!

And I know they were ready as the trusty surfboard bag was aboard.

Who will be the first to take their c-dory across the pond? Not me and I don't care if you call me a pussy.
 
Pretty interesting read (their blog). It looked like there was a huge gas container on each side of the boat and several 10 gallon cans as well. It's a 115 Suzuki with a 9.9 kicker. They used the kicker for the last 152 miles to the first Greenland waypoint as a result of strong headwinds and heavy seas that caused increased consumption in the bigger engine. They arrived there with ONE QUART of fuel left!
 
Just reading their account of the trip renewed my respect for the sea and what it can do. I'm not sure whether I would call their effort brave or foolhardy. I'll give them this - you'd have to have a tough boat, adequate supplies, good plannint and skill, lots of luck and stainless steel cojones to attempt such a feat. :!:
 
Just reading their account of the trip renewed my respect for the sea and what it can do. I'm not sure whether I would call their effort brave or foolhardy. I'll give them this - you'd have to have a tough boat, adequate supplies, good planning and skill, lots of luck and stainless steel cojones to attempt such a feat. :!:
 
This is the trip I am working and planning on. Definitely will have to read the article and blog. The hard part is finding the perfect boat that will hold enough gas for at least 670 miles.... I'm not interested in a trawler or a cat over 35', but I am interested in fuel efficiency...
 
dahkota":s8qvb98b said:
This is the trip I am working and planning on. Definitely will have to read the article and blog. The hard part is finding the perfect boat that will hold enough gas for at least 670 miles.... I'm not interested in a trawler or a cat over 35', but I am interested in fuel efficiency...
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What's the record (if anyone is keeping track) of the furthest a 22 has gone with and/or without carrying extra gas?

Warren
 
Doryman":2a9ho1h6 said:
I was trying to find out how much fuel they carried but other than a reference to a 350 lb. fuel tank I could not find anything.

Given enough time and patience to wait for weather windows (think multi-year voyage if necessary) I should think this would not be too bad -- but I suspect getting refueled would be the hard part.

Warren
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When we left Cartwright Labrador we had 310 gallons of fuel on board which is more than enough to go 900 miles under normal conditions.
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Chris
 
High adventure for good cause (military charities) and very good advertisement for their boat building business.

Warren---on our 2007 Alaska cruise on one 6 day stretch on the outer coast of Chichagof Island made 257 miles with 43 gallons still in reserve when we returned to Pelican, Alaska. Much of the way was at displacement speed and averaged 5.5 mpg. If we had continued on at similar speed and conditions could have made nearly 500 miles. On another stretch from Petersburg to Juneau where we explored the lower part of Admiralty Island and then Ford's Terror made 300 miles between fuel stops. In that region try to go as long as possible between fuel stops because taking on fuel can be an adventure in itself. Especially at Pelican and Tenakee Springs.

Jay
 
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