Soon after we got underway I came to the realization that we were going much slower than I expected. We were motor-sailing at 2000 rpm (on one engine) but only going about 5 knots. I would have expected 6. So I increased the rpm's but in the process realized it wouldn't go over 2200. Normally the engine can turn at over 2600rpm. Our props must be really fouled with barnacles. I checked the other engine - same situation. Tomorrow we will have to scrub the props.
Since we don't have much fuel we will have to just deal with the low winds.
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