These shots are from the first runs of Iron lady up and down the harbor in brackish shallow water. With partial fuel and water, she weighs roughly 75000 pounds. Note the nice bow wave.
The stern wave breaks away cleanly and the quarter wave is almost non existent.
Initial rough performance numbers are as follows: 1600 RPM – 9.4 knots – 3.49 gallons per hour. 1800 RPM – 9.95 knots – 4.65 gallons per hour. Top speed 11.6 knots.