GL: Carver Mariner 28

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

I suspect that Dan will not find single-handing the Mariner
in lockage to be an impossibility.  The side-decks are
quite roomy for a 28 footer and the rails are a nice and
safe 30 inches above the raised edges.  I assume that
Carver put the spring cleats on the Mariner as they did
on the virtually identical 28' Voyager that I once owned.

On range matters, I also assume that the Mariner has twin
75 gallon tanks; the same as my old Voyager.  At 1000 rpm
Dan should be able to attain 2 mpg, giving a maximum
range of about 300 miles.  That may be 'pushing it' a bit
if some fuel stops are more than 200 miles if you use the
"1/3 out, 1/3 home, 1/3 reserve" rule.


** D C "Mac" Macdonald **
* m/v Another Adventure *
** '95 Carver 355 ACMY **
* Grand Lake - Oklahoma *
** AGLCA (#217) & USPS **
** K2GKK, USAF-Retired **



> From: letson at scottsboro.org
> To: great-loop at lists.samurai.com
> Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:49:24 -0500
> Subject: GL: Carver Mariner 28
>
> Dan,
>
> Give some thought to how you will handle the lines when locking single
> handed. I am not sure about the deck space or cleat arrangement. Of course
> an extra cleat can be added in the right place if necessary.
>
> Also make sure the boat has fuel capacity to give you the range you need.
> There will be times when you may need to travel 200+ miles between fueling.
>
> Of course all the usual advice about watching weather etc.
>
> Good luck
>
> I have been thinking of doing the Loop single handed also.
>
> When are you planning to do this?