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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?
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07-01-2006, 10:29 AM
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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...
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07-01-2006, 05:38 PM
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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!!
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1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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07-03-2006, 02:17 PM
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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
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07-04-2006, 12:03 PM
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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.
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07-07-2006, 05:56 PM
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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!
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07-07-2006, 10:05 PM
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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
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07-08-2006, 01:14 PM
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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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