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CRUISING TO SUCCESS: PROPSPEED HELPS NORDHAVN 47 ACHIEVE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
“We always set power by fuel flow – 3 and a half gallons an hour has always felt about right. Previously that would give us about 1730-1750 RPM right at 7 knots. Now, at those same 3 and a half gallons an hour, we’re getting about 1800 RPM and 7 and a half knots. So that’s a significant improvement. When 7 knots is a big deal, an extra half a knot actually makes a difference.”
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
SUMMARY
Brit Etzold recently discovered the effectiveness of Propspeed after applying it to his Nordhavn 47, which has led to significant improvements in his vessel's performance, such as an extra half a knot at the same fuel flow.
ABOUT
Brit Etzold is living the dream of many boat enthusiasts – cruising around stunning for the past seven years in his Nordhavn 47, “Escape Velocity.” Escape Velocity has taken him to Alaska, Puget Sound, and various other destinations, logging an impressive 20,000 miles. Seasonality is never a problem for Brit and his family, using the boat all year round.
“There is no bad weather, just bad equipment.”
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
One essential that Brit has found particularly effective is Propspeed, protecting his underwater metals from fouling and corrosion. After it was applied to his keel cooler and he saw how well it worked, Brit jumped at the chance to enter a competition at a Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous. Brit won and had Propspeed applied to his main propeller, kicker prop, keel cooler, and hydraulic stabilizers.
The results have been nothing short of impressive. Brit described a recent 10-hour trip to Victoria, Canada, where he was able to measure the improvement in his vessel’s performance.
"We're getting about 1800 RPM and 7 and a half knots. When 7 knots is a big deal, an extra half a knot actually makes a difference."
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
For anyone who spends time on the water, even minor improvements in speed and fuel efficiency can make a significant difference in the overall experience and this is where Propspeed comes in. As Brit himself notes, “The proof is in the pudding.”
IN CROCIERA VERSO IL SUCCESSO: PROPSPEED AIUTA NORDHAVN 47 A RAGGIUNGERE UNA MIGLIORE PERFORMANCE
“Impostiamo sempre la potenza in base al flusso di carburante - 3 galloni e mezzo all'ora ci sono sempre sembrati giusti. In precedenza, ciò ci dava circa 1730-1750 RPM a circa 7 nodi. Ora, con gli stessi 3 galloni e mezzo all'ora, otteniamo circa 1800 RPM e 7 nodi e mezzo. Quindi, è un miglioramento significativo. Quando 7 nodi sono importanti, un mezzo nodo in più fa davvero la differenza.”
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
SINTESI
Brit Etzold ha recentemente scoperto l'efficacia di Propspeed dopo averlo applicato al suo Nordhavn 47, il che ha portato a significativi miglioramenti nelle prestazioni della sua imbarcazione, come un mezzo nodo in più allo stesso flusso di carburante.
INFORMAZIONI
Brit Etzold sta vivendo il sogno di molti appassionati di barche: navigare in luoghi mozzafiato negli ultimi sette anni con il suo Nordhavn 47, “Escape Velocity”. Escape Velocity lo ha portato in Alaska, Puget Sound e in varie altre destinazioni, percorrendo un'impressionante distanza di 20.000 miglia. La stagionalità non è mai un problema per Brit e la sua famiglia, che utilizzano la barca tutto l'anno.
“Non esiste il cattivo tempo, solo cattiva attrezzatura.”
Brit Etzold, Proprietario di Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
Un elemento essenziale che Brit ha trovato particolarmente efficace è Propspeed, che protegge i suoi metalli subacquei da incrostazioni e corrosione. Dopo averlo applicato al suo refrigeratore di chiglia e aver visto quanto bene funzionava, Brit ha colto al volo l'occasione di partecipare a una competizione durante un raduno di proprietari di Nordhavn. Brit ha vinto e ha fatto applicare Propspeed alla sua elica principale, all'elica di manovra, al refrigeratore di chiglia e agli stabilizzatori idraulici.
I risultati sono stati davvero impressionanti. Brit ha descritto un recente viaggio di 10 ore a Victoria, Canada, dove ha potuto misurare il miglioramento nelle prestazioni della sua imbarcazione.
"Stiamo ottenendo circa 1800 RPM e 7 nodi e mezzo. Quando 7 nodi sono importanti, un mezzo nodo in più fa davvero la differenza."
Brit Etzold, Proprietario di Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
Per chiunque trascorra del tempo in acqua, anche i miglioramenti minori in velocità ed efficienza del carburante possono fare una grande differenza nell'esperienza complessiva, ed è qui che entra in gioco Propspeed. Come dice Brit stesso, 'La prova del budino è nel mangiarlo.”
EN CROISIÈRE VERS LE SUCCÈS : PROPSPEED AIDE LE NORDHAVN 47 À AMÉLIORER SES PERFORMANCES
“Nous réglons toujours la puissance en fonction du débit de carburant - 3 gallons et demi par heure nous ont toujours semblé corrects. Auparavant, cela nous donnait environ 1730-1750 tr/min à environ 7 nœuds. Maintenant, avec ces mêmes 3 gallons et demi par heure, nous obtenons environ 1800 tr/min et 7 nœuds et demi. C'est donc une amélioration significative. Lorsque 7 nœuds sont importants, un demi-nœud supplémentaire fait vraiment la différence.”
Brit Etzold, Propriétaire de Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
RÉSUMÉ
Brit Etzold a récemment découvert l'efficacité de Propspeed après l'avoir appliqué à son Nordhavn 47, ce qui a conduit à des améliorations significatives des performances de son navire, comme un demi-nœud supplémentaire avec le même débit de carburant.
À PROPOS
Brit Etzold vit le rêve de nombreux passionnés de bateaux : naviguer autour de lieux magnifiques depuis sept ans avec son Nordhavn 47, « Escape Velocity ». Escape Velocity l'a emmené en Alaska, dans le Puget Sound et dans diverses autres destinations, totalisant une distance impressionnante de 20 000 miles. La saisonnalité n'est jamais un problème pour Brit et sa famille, qui utilisent le bateau toute l'année.
“Il n'y a pas de mauvais temps, seulement de mauvais équipement.”
Brit Etzold, Propriétaire de Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
Un élément essentiel que Brit a trouvé particulièrement efficace est Propspeed, protégeant ses métaux sous-marins des salissures et de la corrosion. Après l'avoir appliqué à son refroidisseur de quille et avoir vu à quel point cela fonctionnait bien, Brit a sauté sur l'occasion de participer à une compétition lors d'un rassemblement de propriétaires de Nordhavn. Brit a gagné et a fait appliquer Propspeed sur son hélice principale, l'hélice auxiliaire, le refroidisseur de quille et les stabilisateurs hydrauliques.
Nous obtenons environ 1800 tr/min et 7 nœuds et demi. Lorsque 7 nœuds sont importants, un demi-nœud supplémentaire fait vraiment la différence.
"We're getting about 1800 RPM and 7 and a half knots. When 7 knots is a big deal, an extra half a knot actually makes a difference."
Brit Etzold, Propriétaire de Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
Pour quiconque passe du temps sur l'eau, même de petites améliorations en termes de vitesse et d'efficacité du carburant peuvent faire une différence significative dans l'expérience globale, et c'est là que Propspeed intervient. Comme le note Brit lui-même, 'La preuve est dans le pudding.”
NAVEGANDO HACIA EL ÉXITO: PROPSPEED AYUDA A NORDHAVN 47 A LOGRAR UN MEJOR RENDIMIENTO
“Siempre ajustamos la potencia según el flujo de combustible: 3 galones y medio por hora siempre nos parecieron adecuados. Anteriormente, eso nos daba alrededor de 1730-1750 RPM a unos 7 nudos. Ahora, con esos mismos 3 galones y medio por hora, estamos obteniendo alrededor de 1800 RPM y 7 nudos y medio. Así que eso es una mejora significativa. Cuando 7 nudos son importantes, un medio nudo adicional realmente marca la diferencia.”
Brit Etzold, Propietario de Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
RESUMEN
Brit Etzold descubrió recientemente la efectividad de Propspeed después de aplicarlo a su Nordhavn 47, lo que ha llevado a mejoras significativas en el rendimiento de su embarcación, como medio nudo adicional con el mismo flujo de combustible.
ACERCA DE / SOBRE
Brit Etzold está viviendo el sueño de muchos entusiastas de los barcos: navegar por lugares impresionantes durante los últimos siete años en su Nordhavn 47, «Escape Velocity». Escape Velocity lo ha llevado a Alaska, Puget Sound y varios otros destinos, acumulando una impresionante distancia de 20,000 millas. La estacionalidad nunca es un problema para Brit y su familia, que usan el barco durante todo el año.
“No hay mal tiempo, solo mal equipo.”
Brit Etzold, Propietario de Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
Un elemento esencial que Brit ha encontrado particularmente efectivo es Propspeed, protegiendo sus metales subacuáticos de incrustaciones y corrosión. Después de aplicarlo a su refrigerador de quilla y ver lo bien que funcionaba, Brit aprovechó la oportunidad para participar en una competencia en una reunión de propietarios de Nordhavn. Brit ganó y le aplicaron Propspeed a su hélice principal, hélice auxiliar, refrigerador de quilla y estabilizadores hidráulicos.
Los resultados han sido realmente impresionantes. Brit describió un reciente viaje de 10 horas a Victoria, Canadá, donde pudo medir la mejora en el rendimiento de su embarcación.
"Estamos obteniendo alrededor de 1800 RPM y 7 nudos y medio. Cuando 7 nudos son importantes, medio nudo adicional realmente marca la diferencia."
Brit Etzold, Propietario de Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
Para cualquiera que pase tiempo en el agua, incluso las mejoras menores en velocidad y eficiencia del combustible pueden marcar una diferencia significativa en la experiencia general, y aquí es donde entra Propspeed. Como dice el propio Brit, 'La prueba está en el pudín.”
CRUISING TO SUCCESS: PROPSPEED HELPS NORDHAVN 47 ACHIEVE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
“We always set power by fuel flow – 3 and a half gallons an hour has always felt about right. Previously that would give us about 1730-1750 RPM right at 7 knots. Now, at those same 3 and a half gallons an hour, we’re getting about 1800 RPM and 7 and a half knots. So that’s a significant improvement. When 7 knots is a big deal, an extra half a knot actually makes a difference.”
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
SUMMARY
Brit Etzold recently discovered the effectiveness of Propspeed after applying it to his Nordhavn 47, which has led to significant improvements in his vessel's performance, such as an extra half a knot at the same fuel flow.
ABOUT
Brit Etzold is living the dream of many boat enthusiasts – cruising around stunning for the past seven years in his Nordhavn 47, “Escape Velocity.” Escape Velocity has taken him to Alaska, Puget Sound, and various other destinations, logging an impressive 20,000 miles. Seasonality is never a problem for Brit and his family, using the boat all year round.
“There is no bad weather, just bad equipment.”
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
One essential that Brit has found particularly effective is Propspeed, protecting his underwater metals from fouling and corrosion. After it was applied to his keel cooler and he saw how well it worked, Brit jumped at the chance to enter a competition at a Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous. Brit won and had Propspeed applied to his main propeller, kicker prop, keel cooler, and hydraulic stabilizers.
The results have been nothing short of impressive. Brit described a recent 10-hour trip to Victoria, Canada, where he was able to measure the improvement in his vessel’s performance.
"We're getting about 1800 RPM and 7 and a half knots. When 7 knots is a big deal, an extra half a knot actually makes a difference."
Brit Etzold, Owner Escape Velocity, Nordhavn 47
For anyone who spends time on the water, even minor improvements in speed and fuel efficiency can make a significant difference in the overall experience and this is where Propspeed comes in. As Brit himself notes, “The proof is in the pudding.”
- Type De Navire Powerboat
- EMPLACEMENT Victoria, Canada
- AVANTAGES Plus de vitesse, moins de carburant
ESSAYÉ ET TESTÉ DANS LE MONDE ENTIER
Performance améliorée du bateau, coûts de carburant et opérationnels réduits, et valeur soutenue pour l'investissement