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Knowing how much gas powerboats use, is it possible that the
$5-6/gallon for gas will be the end of the powerboat? --------------------------- to see who "wf3h" is, go to "qrz.com" and enter 'wf3h' in the field |
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Bob wrote:
Knowing how much gas powerboats use, is it possible that the $5-6/gallon for gas will be the end of the powerboat? It depends on your definition of "powerboat", I would think. My annual fuel budget for our Correct Craft and Alumacraft boats would still be well under $2,000.00. Rob |
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trainfan1 wrote:
: Bob wrote: : Knowing how much gas powerboats use, is it possible that the : $5-6/gallon for gas will be the end of the powerboat? : It depends on your definition of "powerboat", I would think. : My annual fuel budget for our Correct Craft and Alumacraft boats would : still be well under $2,000.00. I use about 100 to 150 gallons of fuel per season. Fuel cost won't cause me to decrease my boating. b. |
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![]() "Bob" wrote in message ... Knowing how much gas powerboats use, is it possible that the $5-6/gallon for gas will be the end of the powerboat? --------------------------- to see who "wf3h" is, go to "qrz.com" and enter 'wf3h' in the field No. |
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![]() "Bob" wrote in message ... Knowing how much gas powerboats use, is it possible that the $5-6/gallon for gas will be the end of the powerboat? --------------------------- to see who "wf3h" is, go to "qrz.com" and enter 'wf3h' in the field Our new boat burns about 6 gallons/hour (according to some rough calculations I made based on a full weekend of use with 4 adults on board, including tubing and cruising at some decent speeds). Great timing on my part getting rid of the 32 foot gas guzzler. ;-) |
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We should see more diesel/turbo-diesel powerboats in the
near future, similar to what's happening in the automotive industry. Franko "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:41:40 GMT, (Bob) wrote: Knowing how much gas powerboats use, is it possible that the $5-6/gallon for gas will be the end of the powerboat? Buy E-TECS. |
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