- Aug 20, 2021
- 1,242
- Boat Info
- Started out as MAYBE A DANCER
Became a Dancer - 12/23/21
- Engines
- 450 DA Sundancer running CAT 3126
Here's a different viewpoint.
while fuel burn curves, engine feel, sound and a calculator work well, real time data can show a difference where perhaps you can gain efficiency and or speed.
Or ideally, BOTH !
Been running FLOSCAN for 10 years.
Helps me to plan better when running locally as I'm not hauling around a lot of extra fuel = extra weight
At 7.1 pounds per gallon 200 gallons of diesel equates to an extra 1,420 lbs of weight you're hauling around.
Even 100 lbs at 710 makes a difference.
Last year I moved up to VEEM props, and after they were dialed in we picked up an additional 1.5 kts at the same fuel burn.
I've owned this boat for just over 20 years now www.trojanboat.com and would seriously consider adding another FLOSCAN to the 450 DA I am seeking.
The boat currently under consideration is still running the factory tachs.
The FLOSCAN heads provide:
This will be my LAST BOAT (gee, I said THAT 20 years ago) so I really have no worries making that investment in her.
Doing the GREAT LOOP?
Oh my what a valuable tool this will be.
If I was to share my current burn rates you'd likely not believe me, and at displacement speeds, you'd likely call me a liar.
So, just an input from someone who has been using the FLOWSCAN for some time and will likely add it back in instead of replacing the tachs with Aetna.
BEST !
RWS
while fuel burn curves, engine feel, sound and a calculator work well, real time data can show a difference where perhaps you can gain efficiency and or speed.
Or ideally, BOTH !
Been running FLOSCAN for 10 years.
Helps me to plan better when running locally as I'm not hauling around a lot of extra fuel = extra weight
At 7.1 pounds per gallon 200 gallons of diesel equates to an extra 1,420 lbs of weight you're hauling around.
Even 100 lbs at 710 makes a difference.
Last year I moved up to VEEM props, and after they were dialed in we picked up an additional 1.5 kts at the same fuel burn.
I've owned this boat for just over 20 years now www.trojanboat.com and would seriously consider adding another FLOSCAN to the 450 DA I am seeking.
The boat currently under consideration is still running the factory tachs.
The FLOSCAN heads provide:
- digital tach RPM data (which verified as 100% accurate with my strobe)
- gallons burned per engine
- instant NMPG from GPS SOG data.
This will be my LAST BOAT (gee, I said THAT 20 years ago) so I really have no worries making that investment in her.
Doing the GREAT LOOP?
Oh my what a valuable tool this will be.
If I was to share my current burn rates you'd likely not believe me, and at displacement speeds, you'd likely call me a liar.
So, just an input from someone who has been using the FLOWSCAN for some time and will likely add it back in instead of replacing the tachs with Aetna.
BEST !
RWS