Historical Summary:
Hull Construction:
- WHITE CEADAR OVER SOLID OAK FRAMES * KEVLAR CORDS---(SEE KEVLAR CORD SECTION )
- SUPERSTRUCTURE-----HONDURAS MAHOGANY
- DECKS--------------------CANVAS OVER WHITE CEDAR
Propulsion:
- TWIN CUMMINS, 4 CYLINDER TURBOS, 150 H.P. EACH. New in 1990, only 1000 hours. (break in 600 hrs approx.)
- PROPS------------------------22X22, FOUR BLADED
- SPEED------------------------CRUISING AT 2600 RPM'S, 11 TO 12 KNOTS MAXIMUM SPEED AT 2800 RPM'S, 13 TO 14 KNOTS
- FUEL CONSUMPTION-----10 GAL / HOUR AT 11 KNOTS
Comments:
Joe Murray brought WIDGEON back from the brink after purchasing her in 1980. The 48'6" Dawn power cruiser has been a challenging but very rewarding part of his life. -Anne Bryant, Wooden Boat FB post 5-24–21