Fuel: Discuss these two choices

[Snuffy]

Real works for me ...

[Ducimus]

Ok, i had an idea, and the idea is obviously bad, and i agree its bad. Thats ok, just something else i DON'T need to do :P

[switch.dota]

One problem, Duci: ahead 2/3 is 8, not 10 knots. Either increase engine power to 48% (from 40%) for 2/3 or modify efficiency. I have modded ahead standard to a flat 50% engine power for the sole purpose of having 10 knots at the touch of a button. I don't fancy manually setting the speed everytime I surface (up to 10 times a day). It's repetetive and only gets on one's nerves.

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by switch.dota

One problem, Duci: ahead 2/3 is 8, not 10 knots. Either increase engine power to 48% (from 40%) for 2/3 or modify efficiency. I have modded ahead standard to a flat 50% engine power for the sole purpose of having 10 knots at the touch of a button. I don't fancy manually setting the speed everytime I surface (up to 10 times a day). It's repetetive and only gets on one's nerves.

If it wasnt for the fact that those engine telegraph speeds ALSO effect underwater endurance, id have changed it already. I feel the 2/3rds, as is, is needed because of submerged performance. Realistically you don't gain that much distance by going at 10 kts. I've always known that 9-10 kts is the best, for years, but i never do it. Ahead 2/3rds the whole time (8 kts), and i've never been short on fuel. *shrug*

[switch.dota]

I use

1/3 = underwater silent speed / daytime submerged speed
2/3 = underwater cruise speed
std = surface cruise speed (modded to around 10-10.5 knots)
full = 80% engine power
flank = good ol' one double 'oh engine power.

[Ducimus]

You know i just ran myself over to the bungo suido area, and i swear to you, i tried both 10 kits and 8 kits and my total estimate milage at 10 kit was acutally LOWER then if i ran at 8 kts. Maybe it varies on boat type, but i often think that magical speed of 10 kts is over rated.

[C DuDe]

I'll go realistic when a tug boat is available.

[switch.dota]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

You know i just ran myself over to the bungo suido area, and i swear to you, i tried both 10 kits and 8 kits and my total estimate milage at 10 kit was acutally LOWER then if i ran at 8 kts. Maybe it varies on boat type, but i often think that magical speed of 10 kts is over rated.

You should use TM's Max Range @ Current Speed estimate. It pretty much proves that the optimal speed is a little above 10. 8 knots is pretty similar to 11-12 knots in terms of range.