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Speed and Range

These data are reasonably accurate under average weather conditions, but allowances must be made for unforseen factors which may involve greater fuel use than expected. Please contact the Marine Superintendant for confirmation of your plans. Speeds over 12 knots must be approved by the Marine Superintendant.

Speed Over               Fuel Use            Range    
Ground/Knots  Miles/Day  Gal/Day   Gal/Mile  Miles  Days

14.5          348        3600      10.3      4800   13.8
13.0          312        2500       8.0      6240   20.0
12.0          288        2000       6.9      7200   25.0
11.0          264        1700       6.4      7760   29.4
10.0          240        1500       6.2      7200   30.0
on station      0        1000        NA        NA     NA
(0-5 knots)

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Tim Holt, holtt@oce.orst.edu, MT Skunk Works