The Great Loop, Any HP Boats Do It?

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11-19-2013 | 11:10 AM

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let me know we wood love to go we have a Pachang 32 we are working on that is to cool .

11-19-2013 | 11:29 AM

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Is there an echo in here????

Sorry, I just skimmed over the replies lol. I'll have to start reading replies more thoroughly.

11-19-2013 | 11:35 AM

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O 400+Miles we need fuel this mite not be good for us we have a pachanga 32 with 260's it fun we love it

11-19-2013 | 02:08 PM

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So what do most HP boats get fuel wise vs a express cruise or a trawler.

11-19-2013 | 03:37 PM

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So what do most HP boats get fuel wise vs a express cruise or a trawler.

Varies quite a bit in both categories of boats. Biggest thing for the bigger cruisers/ yachts is larger fuel tanks

11-20-2013 | 07:02 PM

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On my bucket list too. On a 75 Predator, with a captian to pilot her while the wife and I sip drinks watching the world go by.

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11-20-2013 | 10:47 PM

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So what do most HP boats get fuel wise vs a express cruise or a trawler.

I can plan on a safe 175 miles with contingency fuel. Our friends with a 56' Trawler plan on 3200 miles... with a DAY of cruising range left in reserve.

11-20-2013 | 10:52 PM

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....but when are we going? Maybe we should do a Sandusky - Niagara falls trip and see how you like it? I'm certainly no Bob the builder, but I have made a few 100-200 mile jaunts over open water in a go fast. The trip across Lake Erie could be fun!

Or could do a run up to Port Huron?

11-22-2013 | 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scarab63

Lol. ... your all forgetting most go fasts are shiny $hit boxes!
I bet there's only a handful of oso members that own boats that could be continuously run for 200+/- hrs without breaking, sh1tting, spewing, or leaving them stranded.

your also not considering weather. When it rains in a trawler, nbd, turn on the wipers, watch the radar if needed and plug in the crock pot!!!

In a powerboat, put on your poncho and send me a pic

There are many OSOers with mild reliable power, and strong outdrives, and that doesn't count the OB powered boats. These can Loop as well as most gas-powered slower boats. We wouldn't be running them at WOT.

As for rain, there is an entire community of touring motorcyclists that have perfected rain gear at speed. Plus, back when sailing ships ruled the water, sailors dealt with the rain. It's mostly us modern softies who get all worried about it.