Macklin

Holy smokes! 2.5mpg!! At what rpm? That is a bit hard to believe. I'm lucky to see half that.

What's it do at poker run speeds? How much gas did you burn on the Richmond Run?

Jassman

Thats cool, I like the twin small blocks for that 28 application

SOX

Twin SB's are nice for sure. I am trying to get the most bang for my buck. The way I see it single engine is the best option for me because there are twice as many things to break in the twin engine boat. Plus I do not like to work in cramped spaces (I tend to lose my cool) The thought of changing spark plugs on a twin engine boat gets my skin crawling. I know it sounds funny.

spilman

Macklin, I think we were the only boat that went all day Saturday, back on sunday, to Chipoakes hangout and then back to the start and never got fuel, from start to finish. She holds 50 gallons for each engine and I still had 1/4 tanks! I'd say i burned 75-80 gallons round trip; mostly 3500 rpm's with some bursts to 4800. At 3200 it's close to 2.8mpg; 45mph. 3500rpm's 2.5ish @ 50mph(usual cruise for me)
NOT BAD EH? Most people don't believe it until they run with me & they hold 160 gallons & have to stop for fuel, while we idle around & wait for them to pump & PAY.
It's the only reason I can still afford to enjoy the pr's and perf. boating ! LOL

spilman

Dude, Some of us have a tight budget right now! Ask Rich about my situation....
BTW... I would like to talk, I'll pm soon,
Spilman

BY U BOY

i thought the molds burned during a Hurricane?

I wnat a 25 bad but there are none around

spilman

Just make Raddiction an offer he can't refuse! His boat is meticulous; he is insane w/maintenance and everything else!

crb76

Rob, statistics shows that the single market is doing the complete opposite. That is why you are seeing the likes of Fountain and other manufactures dropping their single engine product. There is simply not enough demand anymore to support the product line. As a manufacturer, there is little to no margin in the single engine product anymore. For the manufactures it becomes an opportunity cost issues. Do I keep floor space to build one 28 a year at X margin or do I use it to build one more 37 at three times X. There is little to no demand right now for a new 28 AT (maybe 1), versus 12+ 37's. . I believe it will still be in the lineup for 08, but Pat or Brian will have to confirm that.


I would personally hate to see it go but we live in a different high performance boating market than we did 5 years ago.


The 25 mold was sold.

crb76

Macklin,

I get 1.75mpg with my five blades at 3700rpm.

Jassman

I actually burn NO GAS when.....being pulled by CLARKSTAR