OSO Bobthebuilder to go for Key West - Cancun - Key West record ( for Jennifur)

[Airpacker]

Cool Bob. I wondered when you were gonna do it.

Put me down for 25 cents per mile. I expect to be handing you a $200.00 dollar donation at the Orillia run next month.

[BLAZE]

GOOD LUCK BOB!!!!!!!!!

[Bobthebuilder]

Originally Posted by BAJA WILL

Thats really cool, so how much fuel can you carry and what is your estimated consumption?? 400 miles is a haul at 65mph you have to be burning at least 1 mpg??

Our fuel capacity is 400 gals. Consumption at 65 mph in seas 3 ft. or less will be around 55 gals./hr. That will be 340 gals leaving about 60 gals to spare. Where we could get into trouble with fuel, is if the seas kick up. Our consumption will jump to closer to 60 gals. / hr. or 370 gals. total, leaving only 30 gals of spare. I will likely carry about 25 gals of extra fuel for insurance.
Bob

[Downtown42]

Originally Posted by Bobthebuilder

We will be carrying a Sat phone

Also don't forget to pack....

Best Wishes and have a great trip

[NKissau]

Awesome adventure. Hope all goes well

[wananewboat]

I remember you mentioning this when I first met you in Feb. in Keywayden and was hoping to see this soon. Best of luck and be safe. Will you have anyone from Yanmar with you?

[Member23845]

Best of luck, sounds like it's going to be awesome ride!

Can't wait to see the pics.

[Bobthebuilder]

Originally Posted by Airpacker

Cool Bob. I wondered when you were gonna do it.

Put me down for 25 cents per mile. I expect to be handing you a $200.00 dollar donation at the Orillia run next month.

Thank you kindly, Sean. Even if the Bank of America agrees to replace most of the stolen money, Jennifur has lots of other school related expenses that we have not been covering. She works part time while in school and is working this summer as well, before going back to Edison College in September. We have been covering her tuition and book expenses only. She pays for her own transportation to and from school every day, and I have often thought that might be an area where we could further assist her.
Thank you,
Bob

[Bobthebuilder]

Originally Posted by wananewboat

I remember you mentioning this when I first met you in Feb. in Keywayden and was hoping to see this soon. Best of luck and be safe. Will you have anyone from Yanmar with you?

Mastry Engine Center in Sarasota is the Yanmar dealer. They just don't come any better than Adib Mastry. They have been great to work with. They would have put someone on board if we felt it was necessary but I'm not expecting any problems. They will fly to Key West or Cancun if needed. We can run 50 MPH anyway on any 2 if there were an engine, drive or prop failure. We are taking spare props and some parts.
Bob

[Bobthebuilder]

Originally Posted by Member23845

Best of luck, sounds like it's going to be awesome ride!

Can't wait to see the pics.

With Jayboat in our group, I am sure all of OSO will have some great pics to see.
Bob