[Chinny]

I owned a 1997 31 Open w/FI454 (320 HP) Crusaders for 10 years and travel quite a bit. My experience over the years was around 32 GPH @ 3200 RPM.... NOt sure where the 18 GPH came from unless it was for 1 engine @ 3400-3600.. (36 GPH for twins).. Thart would make sense...

I'm not sure either, unless I completely misunderstood him. The fuel burn you quoted seems more accurate from all else I have heard. Did you find the boat easy enough to handle by yourself? Mainly getting on and off the dock. I'm use to single handing bigger sailboats (on and off a mooring primarily) and my current 24 foot hydra Sports cc, but wasn't sure about this boat. I'm sure the twin inboards make it a lot easier once I get use accustomed to driving it. Another question had to do with stability and roll. With the deep-V and the deadrise as it is, are you constantly adjusting the tabs to keep her flat in the "roll" plane?

Thanks,


Christian