Newby w/ Questions

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:37 am

Great to here you'll be on the bay side, when she gets down here. Paul and I made a trip up that way last yr from Kinsale Va. and back I used 240 gallons of gas with an avg speed overall of 12 knots. At 8 knots I get about 1 for 1 if not a little better with 454' s how about you guys with 350's give him a fuel burn at 7 to 8 knots so he'll have a good guess on $ for trip.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:30 am

One one engine I would think he woulld be in the 1 mpg range or maybe better ( fairly clean running gear ) so if planed on 200 gal you will be safe I would think ( should be less )

Is the one engine / drive in good running condtion ?

I would buy a sea tow or boat tow member ship inadvance of the trip so you don't do a repete of your last trip from DC

Tony 240 gals ? ouch

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:32 am

I may have the v-drive you need. If you tell me the specs on the one you have, I can compare.
I will give you a GREAT deal on it if its the correct one. I have no need for it anymore.

Chris

risctaker · Post by **risctaker** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:18 am

Welcome from another recently acquired tri-cabin owner. I notice you said your daughter is the proud new owner but that you will be doing all the work? Good to know the world order hasn't changed much!

I named my tr-cabin "basket Case" because it was also neglected and needs a ton of work. This forum is the place to be!. Regards Steve (Risctaker)

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:02 pm

Welcome aboard to you and your daughter.

I would go by water, but not with 1 engine over a multi-day trip. VERY difficult to navigate (especially if you're not used to a large powerboat).

Best would be add new V-drive ASAP in DC and then motor down with 2 working engines.

Or ... find a buddy who will tow your boat down - might be a fun trip.

Best of luck!

Geoff R · Post by **Geoff R** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:38 pm

If it is the same as mine they are Walter Vee drives and they still make em. Your engine ser # will be on the door covering the fuse panels at the helm check them against the tag on the heads and that will tell you something

http://www.waltergear.com/