[PCW] Re: Fuel Consumption

[HClews@aol.com]

We researched Endeavours, both the 36 and 44 before finally 
deciding on the PDQ.  Here are some figures from my files - 
these are mostly from owner e-mails:
 
TrawlerCat 36 - 2 x 125 HP Yanmars
2000 rpm      3300 rpm  
7.0 kts          12.5  kts
2.5 gph           8  gph   
 
TrawlerCat 44 - 2 x 240 HP Yanmars
1800 rpm      3100 rpm
7.5 kts           15  kts
4.0 gph          13.5  gph
 
Interestingly, the Endeavour TC-38 with the same engines 
as the 44, does not do any better performance-wise.  In fact, 
it's top speed is actually a knot less than the 44.  It tops out 
at about 15.5 kts whereas the 44 can be coaxed up to about 
16.5 kts WOT.  I've heard the new 40-footer has about the 
same performance as the 38.
 
I think Endeavour pays a price for their tunnel hull design (on 
their larger models) but it does afford great propeller  protection!
 
Any Endeavour owners out there care to chime in on this? 
 
Henry Clews
PDQ 34 Sno' Dog
(In NH now, but heading south next week)
www.geocities.com/snodoglog
 
In a message dated 9/26/2006 1:16:10 P.M. Eastern  Daylight Time, 
jonah@northrock.bm writes:
 
Anyone have fuel burn figures on endeavour  cats?