If I remember correctly, it was said that an aircraft carrier got about 64 ft. per gallon. This was traveling at about 20 knots. For every increase in speed in knots, it equated to be about a 33% increase in fuel consumption.
So, an increase in just 3 knots (~3.5 mi/hr.) of speed made fuel consumption about 45 ft per gallon.
And I'm being very generous with these numbers.. It's actually half that number (64/2) and more.... but to state this is getting into the unbelievable.
If I remember correctly, it was said that an aircraft carrier got about 64 ft. per gallon. This was traveling at about 20 knots. For every increase in speed in knots, it equated to be about a 33% increase in fuel consumption.
So, an increase in just 3 knots (~3.5 mi/hr.) of speed made fuel consumption about 45 ft per gallon.
Water provides a lot of resistance.
I know my 22' cabin cruiser gets around 3.5 miles/gallon @ 3200 rpm so seems legit
And I'm being very generous with these numbers.. It's actually half that number (64/2) and more.... but to state this is getting into the unbelievable.