"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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How much fuel should I carry if I want to be assured of motoring (in
case there's no wind) non stop for 100 miles? 30' boat, disp.
#7,500. Yanmar 2GM20. I have a 12 gallon tank.
TIA

I have done 75 miles using about 7 European gallons on flat calm. US
gallons are about 10% smaller.


Your tank should be big enough, but I'd carry a couple of extra gallons just
in case.



Regards


Donal
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"Donal" wrote

I have done 75 miles using about 7 European gallons on flat calm.


Doesn't help any, Donut. Where am I going to find Euro gallons over
here?

Scotty

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote

I have done 75 miles using about 7 European gallons on flat calm.


Doesn't help any, Donut. Where am I going to find Euro gallons over
here?

You must have missed the bit where I said that US gallons were about 90% of
UK gallons.

Your 12 gallons are about 10.8 of my gallons. Therefore, my opinion is that
12 gallons will be fine as long as you don't try to motor into strong head
winds.

I didn't mean to embarrass you .. honestly ... I wasn't aware that you were
mathematically challenged!!



Regards


Donal
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"Donal" wrote

Your 12 gallons are about 10.8 of my gallons. Therefore, my opinion
is that
12 gallons will be fine as long as you don't try to motor into
strong head
winds.

If there's strong winds, we sail.

Scotty

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote

Your 12 gallons are about 10.8 of my gallons. Therefore, my opinion
is that
12 gallons will be fine as long as you don't try to motor into
strong head
winds.

If there's strong winds, we sail.

ahem I assumed that!!! That's why I suggested that you would be OK.

Please accept my apologies. I promise that I won't contribute anything the
next time that you ask an "on topic" question.




Regards


Donal
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are you trying to be obtuse?

Scotty

"Donal" wrote in message
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote

Your 12 gallons are about 10.8 of my gallons. Therefore, my
opinion
is that
12 gallons will be fine as long as you don't try to motor into
strong head
winds.

If there's strong winds, we sail.

ahem I assumed that!!! That's why I suggested that you would be
OK.

Please accept my apologies. I promise that I won't contribute
anything the
next time that you ask an "on topic" question.




Regards


Donal
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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are you trying to be obtuse?


What does "obtuse" mean?


Regards


Donal
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"Donal" wrote in message
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote

I have done 75 miles using about 7 European gallons on flat calm.


Doesn't help any, Donut. Where am I going to find Euro gallons over
here?

You must have missed the bit where I said that US gallons were about 90% of
UK gallons.

Your 12 gallons are about 10.8 of my gallons. Therefore, my opinion is that
12 gallons will be fine as long as you don't try to motor into strong head
winds.

I didn't mean to embarrass you .. honestly ... I wasn't aware that you were
mathematically challenged!!

You're not much better, Donal. 12 US gallons are under 10 Imperial Gallons.

Here's the odd thing: Both US and UK Gallons are defined as 8 pints. Except US
Pints are 16 fluid ounces, while the UK pints are 20 fluid ounces. However, in
the US a fluid ounce is 1.8 cubic inches, but in the UK a fluid ounce is 1.73
cubic inches.

Now, if only someone could explain why my 10 cup coffee maker only makes two
mugs of coffee, I'd be happy.

On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 20:51:54 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
wrote this crap:



Now, if only someone could explain why my 10 cup coffee maker only makes two
mugs of coffee, I'd be happy.


Try cleaning the sediment out of it.





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote in message
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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote

I have done 75 miles using about 7 European gallons on flat calm.


Doesn't help any, Donut. Where am I going to find Euro gallons over
here?

You must have missed the bit where I said that US gallons were about 90%
of
UK gallons.

Your 12 gallons are about 10.8 of my gallons. Therefore, my opinion is
that
12 gallons will be fine as long as you don't try to motor into strong
head
winds.

I didn't mean to embarrass you .. honestly ... I wasn't aware that you
were
mathematically challenged!!

You're not much better, Donal.

Correct ... but I deliver my insults with more panache!

12 US gallons are under 10 Imperial Gallons.

Again, You are absolutely correct. I hadn't realised that US gallons were
so small.



Now that we have the confessions out of the way, do you think that Scotty
should attempt his trip without spare fuel?



Regards


Donal
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