www.iFourWinns.com

yes that was GPS speed.
Legs were "up 1 second" - no tabs.

The Four Winns data, which I believe is a light ship condition of 2 POB, 50% fuel and little or no water - shows 30mph.
I'm getting 27mph at 3500 with 4 POB, 66% fuel and 100kg water - so probably quite close.
She was within 2 mph of the Four Winns Vmax WOT data.

When heavy I need to use a bit of tab when cruising below 3900.

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GI Auz
2004 288 Vista
Twin 4.3 Merc


Previously:
Beneteau 411 Non-Stink

Have you ever tried trimming up bit by bit and watching how your rpm's and speed change, going as far as you can without porpoising or losing speed... I am always playing around like that... Partly because I can't sit still.

Also, have you considered a fuel flow monitor? You seem like the type of guy who would take pleasure in having setup like that. I will be installing one come spring to work in conjunction with my plotter... I have wanted to do this some time now.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP

yeah - I have a few Merc System Monitor in my Ebay watch list. Or perhaps Smartcraft. Once boat I looked at had Navionics fuel transducers - another option I think.
I want to do some long range holiday cruising so the FF meter is certainly on my list.

What setup are you looking at?

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GI Auz
2004 288 Vista
Twin 4.3 Merc


Previously:
Beneteau 411 Non-Stink

I am going with a Lowrance fuel flow monitor that connects directly to my chart plotter.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP

does that require a fuel flow meter on the fuel line?

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GI Auz
2004 288 Vista
Twin 4.3 Merc


Previously:
Beneteau 411 Non-Stink

Yes it does.

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP