On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 21:11:09 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:

One thing that I didn't know is that the owners manual states that the A/C
shouldn't be run when operating the outboards over 2500 RPM.

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Interesting. I never have that problem with the trawler running at 9
kts. :-) You could probably replace the through hull fitting with a
"scoop" type that would actually force water through the A/C at speed,
but I suppose there's always the risk of losing cooling water to the
generator as well.

Fuel burn sounds very reasonable for a boat of that size and speed.