Fuel Prices and Boating
 

What do people think the increasing price of fuel is going to do to the Marine industry, Nothing or Kill It? Some people won't care, Just some friendly feedback please. Thanx

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People that can afford big dollar boats will always buy then regardless. If someone isn't buying an O/L due to fuel prices, then they couldn't afford to buy it in the first place.

I can tell you the average working man isn't buying as many larger boats. My mother works in sales at a trailer company and it isn't as busy as it was 2 years ago. they are selling trailers for up to say 18-24 boats more then ever before. Cheap run abouts/bayliners.

First time buyers have NO CLUE what it's going to be like filling up the tanks :D

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just look at the threads from last year most were saying if gas goes over 3.50 a gal they would cut back. many cut back at 3.00

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with a 175 gallon fuel tank I didn't use my boat as much as I wanted to. :( :mad:

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When I get a chance to go out I could care less about the gas prices! I spend $1500 a month on fuel for my 4 work trucks and another 5-600 month on the boat when I am using it regularly. If it jumped $1 a gallon I would not hesistate to go out for the afternoon. Can't put a price on a good time!

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Aaaaaaaamen!!!!!!!!!

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considerin we burned a true 350 gallons in about 5hours of break in running about 2500rpms (no higher at any time than 3000) with triple 640hp bbc, were curious to see what the prochargers(8lb=960hp) and running higher revs will do to the mileage :mad: :drink:

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a 6 pack $5.00, gal of gas $3.00. A DAY ON THE WATER? PRICELESS!!!!!!!

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its cheaper than starbucks :drink:

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Fountain sold a bunch at the show from what they say...

Sure won't stop my boating....

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at a cost of $675.00 to fill my tank. I don't do much boating I do lots of floating :drink:

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Think about the guy filling up the 85 hatteras for a day or two of fishing . diesel at like 3 a gal on the water. Filling up my 100g in the scarab is well worth the day on the water! Trailering this year though , put the slip fees in the tank!

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I'm sure if the guy can afford a hatteras he will be just fine with the fuel

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Last summer at $3.00+ , if I was going any distance I would tow part way.. I mean 10 gallons of diesel and $6.00 bridge toll is a lot cheaper than the extra 70 gallons of gas to get down to the Chesapeake and back. Since I retired I haven't had too many $350 dollar lunches :cool:

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I know what you are saying MOPOWER I didn't do any CD canal lunch runs last summer due to fuel

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I can remember when fuel was .99 a gallon at the pump I use to do them runs often

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amen brother!

maybe i won't put the motor together, just float :D

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I used to do some fishing with my cousin that had a 50+ sport fish. He was on the phone while we were still almost an hour out getting prices for the fish. Most times we keep about 100lbs for the guys on the boat and the rest was sold to pay for the fuel. Amazing how accurate someone can be with a gaff when you know the fish will be sold. A Gaff to the body of the fish and it's almost worthless.

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i wont give up boating but i dont run as much as i used to.
cant put a price on the freedom i get from being on the water.

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I won't boat less. Just pay more.

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Mr Velocity , I know you have no problem with fuel running to pt pleasant for lunch. Just don't have your crew ask me to go back to his house and get ign parts cuz you lost an engine off sea bright in the ocean! The idle back saved you a lot of fuel! We went to party island. Hope to see you this year ! It's mikes bud John here w/the 29 scarab

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Let me know if you are near Barnegat Inlet. I'll keep an eye open for you if it's my working weekend :drink:

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Learned my lesson. Now I just run with Panther, the way he blows drives I know I'll always be able to get motor parts while he idles home :D

We'll see you this year, need to make the July Dippell Run this year. The boat count has been getting a little thin.

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Plane fuel is around $4.00 a gallon. I think I am getting a real bargain when 93 octane is less than $3.00.

I love running the boats and I love flying the plane. I have NO other vices so I do not care.

You cannot put a price on having fun and boating.

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3 years ago 100 bucks took me thru the weekend. Now its 300 and I really
dont go that far.Mainly up to the bay and hang with Otis311. Over
to a couple of resturants and back home. The price Sucks,but not
boating would suck worse.

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I agree, not boating would suck. It may just come with a higher price. I also agree with the rule, "If you care about the fuel, you shouldn't have a Performance boat" . We will see where this goes. Thanx for the replies!

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like I posted last year, its all relative...You pay 6.00 for a frozen drink in a restuarant with an oz of alcohol,bottled water is 1.69 for a 20oz bottle. theoretically speaking alcohol and water are more expensive than gas per gallon, we all drink one or the other. :)..I hav 2 120 gallon tanks that are filled every weekend:D

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good thing you dont drink 50gal/hr of water ! .... :drink:

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its still cheaper then my ex wife!!!!!!!!!!!

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OK I am 29 and while I can afford my hobby when gas goes from $1.85 to over $3.00 a gallon in like six months it did slow me down, I am in the process of buying a 100-150gallon tank to transport gas to my dock. OH and I stopped picking up freeloaders :drink: ASS GRASS OR GASS NO ONE RIDES FOR FREE :eek:

"its still cheaper then my ex wife!!!!!!!!!!!" its why I am still single
WILL

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Will always have a boat with gas in it ready to go ! How much runnin I do can be adjusted accordingly :drink:

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27 Can you do that? At my Marina they will not allow fuel to be brought in by outside containers. They will toss you out of the marina if you get caught.

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I've got something up my sleeve Mr. V. Give me about 30 days and I'll know for sure, the issue is being addressed. :p

Oh yeah, fuel prices. It definetely doesn't stop me but I don't do Friday, Saturday and Sunday's out on the water anymore. Then again, who knows what this year will bring. :evilb:

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Yup, in 30 days the wife would have sold the boat. :eek:

The only thing up your sleeve is a stinky armpit :D

I am sure this year will bring more river boating, even if fuel is $15 a gallon you'll still spend less than $200 a weekend in fuel.

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We shall see, we shall see my friend. :drink:

I'll keep you posted, AFTER it happens! :eek:

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What happened to the peace pipe? Don't worry I still love you even if you're still going to be buying parts for those big ugly drives that will be hanging off the back of the boat. :rolleyes:

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Stop asking your co-workers for info! :eek:

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Isn't she working from home today?

Your boat will do will with boxed and Konrads ;)

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No, she said you asked her with a little school girl laugh...

Konrad= $50 g's :eek:

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Exactly :drink: :drink: