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Old 10-26-2009
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By Ear! The boat will tell you where she is the most "comfortable." I have the same engine in a Beneteau. 2100 rpm's gives me 5.4 knots and I burn 1/4 gallon a hour. 2800 rpm's I am moving along at 6.4 + knots, but I am burning 1/2 gallon a hour.

Depending on wind and waves she will settle in somewhere between those two, but you can "feel" where she (the boat) wants to be.
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