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eddieboy

11-19-2013 11:10 AM

let me know we wood love to go we have a Pachang 32 we are working on that is to cool .

Plowtownmissile

11-19-2013 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by s022mag (Post 4029383)

Is there an echo in here????:poopoo:

Sorry, I just skimmed over the replies lol. I'll have to start reading replies more thoroughly.

eddieboy

11-19-2013 11:35 AM

O 400+Miles we need fuel this mite not be good for us we have a pachanga 32 with 260's it fun we love it

s022mag

11-19-2013 02:08 PM

So what do most HP boats get fuel wise vs a express cruise or a trawler.

PremierPOWER

11-19-2013 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by s022mag (Post 4029505)

So what do most HP boats get fuel wise vs a express cruise or a trawler.

Varies quite a bit in both categories of boats. Biggest thing for the bigger cruisers/ yachts is larger fuel tanks

GO4BROKE

11-20-2013 07:02 PM

On my bucket list too. On a 75 Predator, with a captian to pilot her while the wife and I sip drinks watching the world go by.

RT930turbo

11-20-2013 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by s022mag (Post 4029505)

So what do most HP boats get fuel wise vs a express cruise or a trawler.

I can plan on a safe 175 miles with contingency fuel. Our friends with a 56' Trawler plan on 3200 miles... with a DAY of cruising range left in reserve. :)

RT930turbo

11-20-2013 10:52 PM

....but when are we going? Maybe we should do a Sandusky - Niagara falls trip and see how you like it? I'm certainly no Bob the builder, but I have made a few 100-200 mile jaunts over open water in a go fast. The trip across Lake Erie could be fun!

Or could do a run up to Port Huron?

Chart

11-22-2013 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scarab63 (Post 4029401)

Lol. ... your all forgetting most go fasts are shiny $hit boxes!
I bet there's only a handful of oso members that own boats that could be continuously run for 200+/- hrs without breaking, sh1tting, spewing, or leaving them stranded.

your also not considering weather. When it rains in a trawler, nbd, turn on the wipers, watch the radar if needed and plug in the crock pot!!!

In a powerboat, put on your poncho and send me a pic

There are many OSOers with mild reliable power, and strong outdrives, and that doesn't count the OB powered boats. These can Loop as well as most gas-powered slower boats. We wouldn't be running them at WOT.

As for rain, there is an entire community of touring motorcyclists that have perfected rain gear at speed. Plus, back when sailing ships ruled the water, sailors dealt with the rain. It's mostly us modern softies who get all worried about it.

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