"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?

When going upstream, especially in swift rivers, avoid fastest current when
possible. Of course, this is within safe boating practices including
keeping on the correct side of stream, in deep enough channel, and other
rules of road. But there's quite a bit of runnig that can be done in
relatively weak current like inside of bends and other natural slacker
areas.

Opposite principle when going down stream -try to maximize your time in the
stronger current.