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Old 09-28-2010 | 06:40 PM
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I need some help from all of you experienced guys. I am wondering what kind of fuel burn per hour you could expect from this boat

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at 60 mph which should be easily in it's sweet spot for just cruising around. I am trying to do some calculations for possible distance/range.
I am new to the bigger go fast boats and know that it will be an educated guess at best. Thanks in advance for any help given!!!
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Old 09-28-2010 | 06:54 PM
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Gotta be honest, and no offense, but if you are new to higher performance boats I am not sure this is the one for you- 120 mph cats are normally not the best boats to learn on, find a stable deep vee that runs in the 70's and move to the higher speeds later! Had a friend killed about 15 yrs ago, bought a boat he shouldnt have based on his inexperience with fast boats, said ill just cruise in it until i know what i am doing, had a few beers one night and lost control at full throttle, died instantly.
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Old 09-28-2010 | 06:58 PM
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I agree 100% with GFS !!!!!!

but i also tell u with twin 700+ procharged 500's it will be about 2.5 gallons per mile !!!!
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Old 09-28-2010 | 07:07 PM
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That boat falls into the category that if you have to ask about gas mileage, then it is not for you.
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Old 09-28-2010 | 08:55 PM
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Between $hitty and REAL $hitty
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Old 09-28-2010 | 10:20 PM
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Figure .5 lbs fuel per hour HP. Use max HP at WOT....best guess at cruise. Gas is about 6.5-7 lbs gal. If you run out of gas before you get back to dock, rework your HP estimate
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Old 09-28-2010 | 10:31 PM
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If you're worried about gas then this boat is not for you!
Just my 02 Cents
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Old 09-28-2010 | 11:00 PM
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50 Gph @ 60 .....
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Old 09-28-2010 | 11:15 PM
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Buying gas will be the cheapest part of owning a boat like this by far!!!!!!
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Old 09-28-2010 | 11:17 PM
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I hope you realize that fuel will be about least expensive thing on that boat.
If you are new to bigger go fast boats, NOBODY is going to insure you in a 120mph cat and you shouldn't be driving one anyway.

BTW, 50-60GPH at cruise speeds.
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