What is the best, most economical speed to get to the slalom course?

[GaryWilkinson]

We are lucky to have 2 slalom courses at our lake but one is about 3 miles away.

 

Was is the most economical speed to use in getting there besides full out because it's finally calm before the wake surfers come out!

Anyone,...? Anyone?........

[jipster43]

Because time and water are two of my most precious resources, I'd say haul arse!

[A_B]

In theory, after reading many boat tests in Boating Magazine, it would be slightly faster than at plane, so I would say around 24 mph.

 

This would take about 8 minutes to get there. But, if I am skiing first, I'm with Jipster, go like a bat out of hell to get a good first set!

[Ham_Wallace]

Under 34mph.

[Deke]

I think just less than 3000 rpm should do it.

[E_T]

@garywilkinson what motor do you have?

[GaryWilkinson]

I have a normally aspirated 260 hp holly carb non fuel injection 1995 PCM nautilus in mint (showroom) shape.

[jlittle]

As fast as you can go without dumping fuel through the secondaries. Probably close to what @Deke said.

[GaryWilkinson]

Thanks will try it. That, I believe is about 30 mph so I've been using 214 mph so this will get me there quicker! Added bonus to snag the 1st set!

[jlittle]

30 mph will not get you there quicker than 214 mph

 

:)

[FrankS]

well the MOST economic way to get there is riding is someone else's boat

[GaryWilkinson]

Oops 21 mph!

 

Phat phingers on an iPad.

[A_B]

I did a quick search and found a boat test on a bigger Tigue. It says 3,000 rpm is the most fuel efficient speed. Have to assume your inboard is similar. Have to get the hull on top and just keep secondaries out.

 

http://www.boatingmag.com/2012%20boat%20buyers%20guide/tigé-z3

 

 

[eleeski]

Trick over to the other course! Very efficient as tricking is fun and builds skills that transfer to slalom.

 

Eric

[SkiJay]

I've done a fair amount of long distance cruising each summer on Shuswap Lake, and in my last three CC 196s, the sweat spot has always ended up being between 27 and 30 mph (I haven't been out of a course with the 200). For what it's worth, if you are doing long distances, your engine will appreciate it if you vary your rpm even slightly every 10 to 15 minutes.