[C320-list] GFO and Autoprop first report

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Dave 

   I also get about 6 knots at 2800 rpm's with 3 blade prop and yanmar engine
   
     Al Ahlman
       #476

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From: Dave Anderer <danderer at udel.edu> 

> I've got very little time on the boat, and none on other 320s, but: 
> 
> - The tach was checked during the survey last fall; reported to be spot-on. 
> - The knotmeter paddlewheel had to be replaced. I did so, and took the 
> time to calibrate it accurately by doing multiple runs (with and against 
> the current) against both know landmarks and the GPS. 
> - The bottom is clean through rough. 
> 
> I see 6 knots at 2700-2800 RPM. I frankly don't understand some of 
> these high speeds folks are quoting. 
> 
> Of course, it was the same thing with the previous boat. I went through 
> the same process, and other folks always seem to report higher speeds. 
> Reporting bias? Or maybe I just buy slow boats. 
> 
> Dave 
> Meanderer II 
> #642 
> 
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