Loss is the one constant in all our lives from the day we are born; we lose time, we lose opportunities, we lose things and as we continue to age, we lost our youth, our strength, and one day we will lose our life. Now 85, I also lost my wife to pancreatic cancer, and I've made my share of mistakes, and one day or night I will cross my finish line. OTOH, I joined the Army in the Sixties, so Vietnam was my war. We lost over 58,000 American Combat Soldiers and Marines in that military disaster and another 300,000 American Combat Soldiers and Marines were wounded. Those were young Americans; strong, healthy, and able, who sacrificed their young lives in the defense of our nation. They too had dreams and hopes and aspirations that were abruptly crushed. It seems to me that on this Memorial Day, that we should honor their sacrifice by living lives of decency, generosity, and humbleness. Self aggrandizement should be eschewed.

Hi Peter! I didn’t recognize “Calscot” and it took me a moment to realize that it was you. Thanks for the kind words. I really don’t know how to sugar coat this Peter…. Look at the fuel burn numbers in the post above…. And weep.. And Jerry is going to represent you??!! Noooooooooo.. say it ain’s so!!

@@danstreech5439 Dan, I wouldn't let Jerry loose on my worst enemy lol. I trust you 100%. I'd just ask you how much to write the check for.

I hope you are not too jealous 😉 but I know what you mean. I’m just happy to see they knew better than to keep chasing the $$. At my age it becomes real clear. Enjoy what you have to the fullest.

Here is a grid showing fuel burn at various speeds. The fuel capacity is 3,230 gallons. Power Setting (RPM's) Speed (Knots) Load (%) Fuel Burn (GPH) 1002 5.5 21 2.4 1103 6.1 22 3 1201 6.5 26 3.8 1305 6.9 30 4.5 1404 7.4 34 5.8 1460 7.7 36 6.5 1508 8 38 7.2 1601 8.3 42 8.8 1707 8.7 51 10.1 1800 9 58 12.1 1902 9.4 66 14.1 2005 9.6 77 16 2100 10 94 18.7 2149 10 100 19.9

@@danstreech5439 wow, you're awesome! This is for the Nordvahn 68 like in the video correct? May I ask where you found this information? Thank you very much! If my math is correct, at the slowest speed, if you weren't in a rush, then that boat gets pretty good mileage for 68 feet! Awesome!

@@whatta7793 The data that I posted was from a test of an APH (Aft Pilot House) N68. Floating Stones (the boat in the video) is an FPH (Forward Pilot House) version of the N68. The FPH N68 is about 20,000 lbs lighter than the APH, so the numbers for that boat would be slightly better than what I showed. Fuel management and boat speeds are extremely important on the ultra-long non-stop passages such as US/Mexico west coast to the Marquesas which is just under 3,000 miles. On that passage, you would start off slow (say 7 knots) and gradually increase speed in the ensuing days as your fuel calculations show enough reserve. Also… given that diesel fuel weights about 7 lbs per gallon, a full load of fuel will weigh in at over 22,000 lbs. The trim of the boat needs to be managed as the fuel is consumed and, the boat will get more efficient as the weight is burned off. This might sound daunting.. but it is easy and fun.