GL: Question

[Dave Friedrich]

Luther, Hypertrawlering must include cruising only WITH the current,  
anchoring and stopping the engine while waiting for bridge openings,  
stopping the engine while in a lock, running the generator much less,  
and traveling with tanks less than half full; all doable and good ideas.

dave


On Jun 22, 2008, at 9:18 PM, Luther wrote:

> Hypermiling is a way of driving (by some). It improves the fuel  
> mileage in automoblies and trucks by various adjustments such as an  
> increase in tire pressure, removing unwanted weight and slowing  
> down. The same could be seen on the water if one is willing. So is  
> Hypertrawlering doable?
>
> Luther
>
>
> --- On Sun, 6/22/08, Ron Rogers <rcrogers6 at kennett.net> wrote:
>
>> From: Ron Rogers <rcrogers6 at kennett.net>
>> Subject: Re: GL: Question
>> To: wehlen at yahoo.com, FloridaKeyz at aol.com, great- 
>> loop at lists.samurai.com
>> Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008, 6:21 PM
>> Well one way to save is to drop your speed which will
>> shorten your daily
>> distance traveled, but save fuel. Then, as you say, anchor
>> out.
>>
>> Ron Rogers
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