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KingFish
08-15-2006, 01:39 PM
Can anyone help with some statistics on a 26’ Billfisher? I am looking for the difference bottom paint makes in the performance and fuel consumption for a 26’ Blackman. So if you have a 26 can you please help by providing the following info:

Hull type: Billfisher / Outer Banks / Express
Bottom Paint: Yes/No
Engine Model:
Speed @ RPM:
Fuel Consumption:

DOGHOUSE26
08-15-2006, 07:57 PM
1987 26' Billfisher
1995 AD41P 200HP 4635 HRS. A-4 PROPS
Bottom Paint
Full Fuel and Full Bait Tank Speeds:
3000 RPM = 15.2 nts
3200 = 17.5
3400 = 20
3800-4000 = 24.6

2.25-2.75 Knots Per Gallon depending on Cruise Time to Trolling Time Total Hours

Higher Resale without paint; but it's a must if slipped in the ocean.

Malu Lani
08-15-2006, 08:21 PM
2004 26 Billfisher AD41P 200HP 560hrs C3 ss 3200 18kt bottom painted 2 to 3 mpg average 2.5