Originally Posted by Fortius

I have been reading these pages and been wondering,that you guys are not specially concerned about fuel prices and fuel consumption.Speed boating is an expensive hobby and is coming more.The topics here are everything else.Of course everything can't be measured in money especially ones hobby, but anyway.What is boat industry doing?You can't see any answers at boat shows.They put 3-4 a' 300 hp outboards to the transom.The industry is waiting,that the legislation is determining their direction.When the oil price continues its way up,speed boating comes impossible with present kind of energy wasting engines.Are speed boats dinosaurus of this age,have they come to the end of their way?Hummer is like Prius in comparision with a boat consuming 90 gph. Fuel prices are of course a piece of all costs,but a growing one and which is reminding every time you fill you tanks.

I only try to make sense to myself why to change my 24" speed boat to bigger one unless it is at least with diesel engines.

Originally Posted by jim09091

We spend about 300 or so a weekend (anywhere from 250-350).... probably get out about 40 weekends a year (I kid you not!). About $12,000 a year - just look at it as a long vacation!

Originally Posted by p729lws

How about posting in English for the love of God.

Originally Posted by yesrej

the guy asked a question. all he wants is an answer. so give it to him. i dont care if you have a million dollar boat or a 24" boat. you all have *****ed at the pump. dont give me if you have to ask you cant afford it chit. you all ask. this is for fun!!! you pay what you can. there are many different financial groups here and it affects you all. its the love that gets you all here and keeps you here.
my answer is , yes i slowed down and dont go as far but im still down there every weekend. as said before i work hard all week for the weekend cause thats what is worth it to me.

Originally Posted by offshoresteve

Sounds like you need a Sailboat