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rlj676 06-23-2012 12:22 PM

Although the insurance would certainly kill the value proposition, I'd think an outboard cat would be the most efficient.

dudz123 06-23-2012 01:19 PM


Originally Posted by rlj676 (Post 3715961)
Although the insurance would certainly kill the value proposition, I'd think an outboard cat would be the most efficient.

Outboards are out of the question and so are cats
I like to use my swim platform and I want a cuddy with sink,bed, toilet not that I'll use it but I need it around here so that I can carry alcohol and drink on it

Thanks

dudz123 06-23-2012 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by 33outlawsst (Post 3715924)
Don't know about the other boats, but I had a 2000 Baja 272 with a MPI 502 and loved the boat, thats why I bought another Baja, good in rough water and will get up and go, never check the MPG, didnt care. Friend of mine has the same set up and he got 2.5MPG at 3000 revs running the Emerald coast last week.

That seems very heavy on gas I would have assumed
That a baja 272 with a single big
Block would get 5mpg cruising maybe 2.5mpg all out
Since they are light
Thanks matt

T-RAV 06-25-2012 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by dudz123 (Post 3715976)
That seems very heavy on gas I would have assumed
That a baja 272 with a single big
Block would get 5mpg cruising maybe 2.5mpg all out
Since they are light
Thanks matt

2.5 is about right I get about that on my 25 ol with a 502.

F-2 Speedy 06-25-2012 07:22 PM

4400 lbs is not light for a 27 footer, if u want economy get a pontoon, if want a performence boat step up to the pump.

dudz123 06-26-2012 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by 33outlawsst (Post 3717357)
4400 lbs is not light for a 27 footer, if u want economy get a pontoon, if want a performence boat step up to the pump.

Compared to a 27 fountain fever that weighs 5000lb it's lighter I'm just trying to figure out what I can get close to 5mpg as far as steping up to the pump my current boat has you covered at 1.4mpg but that's not what I'm trying to find out here I know how to burn gas just don't want to spend $200 for one trip in gas alone
Thanks matt

dudz123 06-26-2012 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by T-RAV (Post 3717345)
2.5 is about right I get about that on my 25 ol with a 502.

Is that mpi and are you cruising or all out or mix

Thanks matt

88242LS 06-26-2012 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by dudz123 (Post 3718110)
Compared to a 27 fountain fever that weighs 5000lb it's lighter I'm just trying to figure out what I can get close to 5mpg as far as steping up to the pump my current boat has you covered at 1.4mpg but that's not what I'm trying to find out here I know how to burn gas just don't want to spend $200 for one trip in gas alone
Thanks matt

I don't think any boat will get any where near 5 mpg, the only fuel economy is keeping the testosterone level down and figuring out the boats best cruise and setting's otherwise pony up

dudz123 06-26-2012 03:40 PM

Let me ask you this guys which would be better on gas in a 26-28' offshore or if you could list them in order of best to worst

1. 2x 350efi
2. 1x 454-502efi
3. 2x 454-502efi
4. 2x 350 carb
5. 2x 454 carb
6. 1x 454-502 carb

Thanks in advance all your help is much appreciated
Matt

dudz123 06-26-2012 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by 88242LS (Post 3718118)
I don't think any boat will get any where near 5 mpg, the only fuel economy is keeping the testosterone level down and figuring out the boats best cruise and setting's otherwise pony up

I see if that's the case I might be better of with two big blocks atleast it's gonna be fast and I'll have two engines in case something happens


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