Traveling Speed and Distance

For those who are interested in speed and / or range, here is a bit of reference information I've gathered over the past year using an Adventure with Turbofins. These are non-stop GPS speeds for relatively calm water, little wind, no current or tide effects.

7.6 to 7.7 MPH -- sprint -- 15 seconds

5.6 to 5.7 MPH -- fast cruise -- 1/2 hour

5.3 to 5.4 MPH -- moderate cruise -- 1 hour

5.1 to 5.2 MPH -- extended cruise -- 2 hours

Your speed might be faster or slower, but note the relationship. It takes a lot of extra effort to gain a little speed. A faster hull can ease the effort though, as you can see below.

With access to the local dealer's fleet, here are some 1 hour cruise distances for different models (using Turbofins):

Adventure -- 5.3 to 5.4 miles

Revolution -- 5.0 to 5.1 miles

Outback ('07 hull) -- 4.8 miles +/-

(Note: these differences would grow with heavier wind and chop).

Finally, St fins seem to cruise at about the same speed as Turbos, but at a much quicker (30%+/-) cadence. (Turbos, of course, have faster acceleration and higher top speed).

Speed or range is is just one aspect in the choice of a boat, but it's still nice to know what to expect.

Well that's one great excuse to get out on the water and kill some time.

Thank you for your time it is fun to know all these little facts.