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Originally posted by PascalG
It can really add up this is why it s important to discuss things in details before th trip including speed espcially these days with fuel prices where they are. Obviously with a 44 footer it makes less of a difference but on a 70 footer, each 100nm ran at 20 kts costs an additional $1000 in fuel vs a 10kt hull speed. That s $100 saving for each hour spent at hull speed
Now obviously in some cases getting the boat there right away is important but often a little patience can pay off big time
Again it s all about good planning between the owner and the captain
As to food I have to say that after a 10 hour day (typically 8 underway and another 2 for the preflight and clean up) i find it more relaxing to cook that going to a restaurant, but no Mac n cheese... Depends on the boat too obviously.
That said my perspective may be a bit different since I m more a full time captain and only do occasional deliveries, schedule permitting
And speaking of trips, it turns out Charmer will be staying south for the summer so there won't be any webcam trip up the coast next month. Instead more Bahamas trips (yeah!) and day charters here in Miami. As much as I enjoy New England, I won't miss the cold and fog!
