How far will you go???

[mmiklosz]

With a full tank of gas (assume 60 gal single tank) how far will you travel on open water to reach a fishing ground?

[reelapeelin]

Boater, the ''rule of thumb'' has always been: of your available fuel, use 1/3 to get there, 1/3 to get home and leave 1/3 for reserve...using that, you have 20 to get there, 20 to get home and 20 in reserve....you'll have to determine your burn-rate at whatever cruise speed is right for your boat...for that you'll need a fuel-flow meter or fill it up, go cruise around for an hour (constant running), then fill it up to see what you've burned off...the meter is more specific, but the cruise and fill will give you a pretty good idea... ;) :D...

[macojoe]

I have 65 gal and have been 30 miles off shore, no problem, with a 175 Yamaha

But what reel says is the real deal!!

[tlb888]

Boater93

Been 55 miles away from inlet and back trolling most of the day, used 50 of 60 gallons, to close for comfort so putting a fuel management system on as we speak.

Tracy

83 V20 200 Yamaha

[mmiklosz]

Tracy,
Which fuel management system are you looking at?
I may put one in during the off season.
Thanks

[shicks007]

Keeping in mind what RAP said about the 1/3 rule:

I traveled 63 miles last winter on 20 gals with my 140 Evi, so with your numbers, I would say depending on your motor....somewhere close to 60 miles.

[LESTERUS]

I'VE GONE FROM MIAMI TO BIMINI (48 N.MILES) SEVERAL TIMES, PROVIDING THAT I FILL IT UP IN BIMINI. 4.3 MERC. I/O

LESTERUS

[Blue_Runner]

So far 36 miles away from the inlet one-way. Trolled for 4 or 5 hours and headed back. Burned 36 gallons of fuel out of 60 gallon tank.

RAP hit it - 1/3 rule all the way!

[willy]

:o


Bimini in a V20, do you sky dive? swim with sharks?
Chase after married women and fish in a lightning storm?
Like I said before God Bless you man, you got a set thats for sure. ;D

[Hammerhead]

Been out 30 or so miles and trolling all day long on 50 gals....had half a tank left at the dock. The Bahamas aren't outside of a doable range tho' best run in groups.

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[Stinky_Hooker]

I go till I smell Cuban cigars, then I turn around and head North.!!! ;D

[reelapeelin]

LMAOFF, Stink... ;D ...

FL to Bimini!!!...now THAT would be the ultimate V-20 Hook-Up!!...can't ya just see a bunch of Vs headin' out across the big water enmass and cruisin...not cool...WAY COOL 8) 8)...

Lesterus...what was your fuel use on those trips?...roughly?...

[macojoe]

Can someone tow me around?? I will bring my boat.

[reelapeelin]

Tow ya if we gotta, but plan "A" is to get that freakin' motor!!!... ;) ...

Didja look at that federal motor-carrier complaint site?...anything worthwile there??...

[steelheader13]

I typically will run 20-30 miles offshore to fish and back. *Trolling after arriving at the deeper water for a lot of the day. *Mileage was much better when I had my 25HP on the kicker for trolling, but I still do it with my 175 HP Ficht injected engine and only burn 20-35 gallons a day.

My V-20 is also a Bahamas Veteran from the previous owner. I would go on the right day. Floatilla all the way.

I used to have an 18' CC that had no fuel gauge and I would run way too far out in that boat without a clue. *I can remember coming back and filling the tank up to the exact capacity of the tank. *Basically ran on fumes and got lucky 3-4 times. *STUPID !