How much gas to Catalina.............
05-08-2006, 06:43 PM
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How much gas to Catalina.............
from Newport? I will be heading out the next week or so and was curious if anyone knows how much on average they use? I have an 85 gallon tank. I figure a little more then half tank used their and back(26 miles), but just checking.
05-08-2006, 07:20 PM
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Re: How much gas to Catalina.............
It all depends on your fuel consumption. Are you single engine? Twin? Triple? Turbines?......... *gasp*... outboard?........ 
05-08-2006, 08:12 PM
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Re: How much gas to Catalina.............
I used 65 gal going there and back this weekend with twin 500efi's and running about 60 to 70
Also it is 26 miles in a straight line which you might not do depending on the waves or sea life, we traveled off course to watch the dolphins
Also it is 26 miles in a straight line which you might not do depending on the waves or sea life, we traveled off course to watch the dolphins
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05-08-2006, 10:49 PM
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Re: How much gas to Catalina.............
Well you shouldn't have any problem with gas, but make sure you have Vessel Assist membership and a vhf radio. Things can break and since you only have one engine better to be safe than sorry.
Also when you say that you have 85 gal does that mean how much it holds or when you run out.
Mine holds 170 but runs out at 140
( hello Vessel assist)
Also when you say that you have 85 gal does that mean how much it holds or when you run out.
Mine holds 170 but runs out at 140
( hello Vessel assist)
05-09-2006, 02:59 AM
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Re: How much gas to Catalina.............
Originally Posted by h20 toie
Well you shouldn't have any problem with gas, but make sure you have Vessel Assist membership and a vhf radio. Things can break and since you only have one engine better to be safe than sorry.
Also when you say that you have 85 gal does that mean how much it holds or when you run out.
Mine holds 170 but runs out at 140 ( hello Vessel assist)
Also when you say that you have 85 gal does that mean how much it holds or when you run out.
Mine holds 170 but runs out at 140
( hello Vessel assist)
05-09-2006, 06:02 PM
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Re: How much gas to Catalina.............
I have twin 525 EFI's in a 34' boat, and I typically burn about 60 gallons of fuel roundtrip from Newport to Avalon cruising at about 60 MPH.. If you top off your tank you should be fine, but you may want to add some in Avalon if you are worried about it.
