Gallons Per Hour Estimates Needed ASAP
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Around 3000-3200 rpm seems to be the best for max MPG and hence miles per tankful. This seems to be where the hull and engine are at their best/most efficient. You'll have to check your boat to see what mph that equals.
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in three weeks are you nuts???its cold and rough till july up there!! is this for fun or to move the boat? If you just need to move the boat rent a dually and pull it!!
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There is a formula for horse power from gas that aviation uses. I don't recall it, but contact Jafo here on the board, and I'm sure he knows it. It should also work for all engines.
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That trip is a little dangerous this time of the year. Water temps will still be in the 30's up north. Fog is a problem even on nice days with the cold water. I would take dry suits along just in case you end up in the water. It'll kill you in minutes otherwise. Are you sure you don't just want to tow it on a trailer? Pay for the diesel and I'll give you a hand.
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my best guess is
1) fill tank before leaving
2) run till about empty
3) pull in some where and fill tank again
4) repeat steps 2 and 3 until trip is completed.
1) fill tank before leaving
2) run till about empty
3) pull in some where and fill tank again
4) repeat steps 2 and 3 until trip is completed.
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Originally posted by Chart
There is a formula for horse power from gas that aviation uses. I don't recall it, but contact Jafo here on the board, and I'm sure he knows it. It should also work for all engines.
There is a formula for horse power from gas that aviation uses. I don't recall it, but contact Jafo here on the board, and I'm sure he knows it. It should also work for all engines.
My experience with moderately powered twins in V bottoms, when the trip is over you'll have used just about 1 gallon for every point to point mile you supposedly went, if you were paying REAL attention. Ever looked at the past track lines at the end of the day on the gps ? At least if you've been drinking you'd have an excuse.
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Originally posted by WickedWon
My experience with moderately powered twins in V bottoms,D
My experience with moderately powered twins in V bottoms,D
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease Who in the world do you think you are fooling?
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If youy've got EFI engines the controller outputs GPH burned. You can get the data from a SCAN tool. Probably not much help at this point but a way to get data in future.
Check RINDA Technologies web site--
http://216.230.203.183/home.html
http://216.230.203.183/marine/mtspec.htm
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Check RINDA Technologies web site--
http://216.230.203.183/home.html
http://216.230.203.183/marine/mtspec.htm
Poorsche
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Originally posted by Nauti Kitty
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease Who in the world do you think you are fooling?
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease Who in the world do you think you are fooling?
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08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )