Do a tune up once in a while.

"Jeff Rigby" wrote in message
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"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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I'm writing a "filler" with some fuel saving tips.

With a boat as economical as mine, I don't dare save too much fuel or it
will
begin increasing in volume and pouring through the vents. :-)
As a result, I haven't made a real thorough first hand study of fuel
saving
techniques.

So , I'm shamelessly trolling for ideas to add to the few I have already
thought to include.

So far I've got:

1. Make sure bottom is clean
2. Make sure boat is correctly propped
3. Make sure engine has been tuned up and serviced
4. Take excess gear off of boat to reduce weight
5. Reduce cruising speed, (without falling from plane if a planing
hull).
6. Plan cruise consistent with tidal currents when applicable and
possible

Any other good'ns?

7. Leave the wife at home (as unnecessary gear) to reduce weight grin
8. Move people around in the boat to balance