How far will you go???
 

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

Re: How far will you go???
 

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...

Re: How far will you go???
 

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!!

Re: How far will you go???
 

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

Re: How far will you go???
 

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

Re: How far will you go???
 

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.

Re: How far will you go???
 

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

Re: How far will you go???
 

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!

Re: How far will you go???
 

: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

Re: How far will you go???
 

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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