....but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.

The average price is now higher than quoted in this squib:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. average retail gasoline prices have reached a
new high of almost $3.20 per gallon and will likely jump another 20 to
30 cents in the next month, worsening the pain of consumers struggling
to make ends meet in an economic downturn.

$3.22, according to CNN.

This is going to have a major impact on almost all aspects of boating, I
would guess. Ironic, because I was looking at a huge set of photos from
the recent Miami International Boat Show, and almost everyone seemed to
be offering ever larger boats, including many outboard models with three
or four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)

"HK" wrote in message
...
...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.

The average price is now higher than quoted in this squib:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. average retail gasoline prices have reached a
new high of almost $3.20 per gallon and will likely jump another 20 to 30
cents in the next month, worsening the pain of consumers struggling to
make ends meet in an economic downturn.

$3.22, according to CNN.

This is going to have a major impact on almost all aspects of boating, I
would guess. Ironic, because I was looking at a huge set of photos from
the recent Miami International Boat Show, and almost everyone seemed to be
offering ever larger boats, including many outboard models with three or
four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)

I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?

HK wrote:
...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.

The average price is now higher than quoted in this squib:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. average retail gasoline prices have reached a
new high of almost $3.20 per gallon and will likely jump another 20 to
30 cents in the next month, worsening the pain of consumers struggling
to make ends meet in an economic downturn.

$3.22, according to CNN.

This is going to have a major impact on almost all aspects of boating, I
would guess. Ironic, because I was looking at a huge set of photos from
the recent Miami International Boat Show, and almost everyone seemed to
be offering ever larger boats, including many outboard models with three
or four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)


Oil is now up over $109 a barrel.

wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
...
...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.

The average price is now higher than quoted in this squib:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. average retail gasoline prices have reached
a new high of almost $3.20 per gallon and will likely jump another 20
to 30 cents in the next month, worsening the pain of consumers
struggling to make ends meet in an economic downturn.

$3.22, according to CNN.

This is going to have a major impact on almost all aspects of boating,
I would guess. Ironic, because I was looking at a huge set of photos
from the recent Miami International Boat Show, and almost everyone
seemed to be offering ever larger boats, including many outboard
models with three or four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock
car racing, television set, et cetera... :)

I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?


Exxon bought the wind.

"F.L.A.-J.I.M" wrote
I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?

I switched in 2006. Used about two gallons of gas last year.

"HK" wrote in message
...

...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.
or four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)


Not really. We still have a several year supply of cheap diesel fuel to use
up on the GB if we keep it.
Unless I take it on a long distance trip, what we have will probably last 2
or 3 seasons of "normal" usage.

The real reason is because it' still as cold, wet and crappy up here.
Light snow in the forecast for tomorrow.

Eisboch

Ernest Scribbler wrote:
"F.L.A.-J.I.M" wrote
I wonder if there will be a renewed interest in sailing?

I switched in 2006. Used about two gallons of gas last year.



I have found I run my engine at a lower rpm, just enough to stay on
plane. I also do not "cruise" up the lake just for the fun of it. I
might anchor off an island and spend the entire weekend at anchor.
There is normally a friend rafting up with us, with a runabout pulling
the kids in the tubes and waterskis.

Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...

...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.
or four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)


Not really. We still have a several year supply of cheap diesel fuel to use
up on the GB if we keep it.
Unless I take it on a long distance trip, what we have will probably last 2
or 3 seasons of "normal" usage.

The real reason is because it' still as cold, wet and crappy up here.
Light snow in the forecast for tomorrow.

Eisboch



Yeah, it was 34F here when I took my leashed "outdoor" cat for a walk a
while ago. I told him it was too damned cold, but he was having none of it.

On Mar 11, 8:28*am, HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...

...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.
or four engines.

Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... *:)

Not really. *We still have a several year supply of cheap diesel fuel to use
up on the GB if we keep it.
Unless I take it on a long distance trip, what we have will probably last 2
or 3 seasons of "normal" usage.

The real reason is because it' still *as cold, wet and crappy up here.
Light snow in the forecast for tomorrow.

Eisboch

Yeah, it was 34F here when I took my leashed "outdoor" cat for a walk a
while ago. I told him it was too damned cold, but he was having none of it..- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I have to wonder about it. Last time the gas crunch hit, my little
boats went like wildfire.. so far this week I have had over 1000 hits
to my website, I imagine if I get healthy and put the order page back
up, it will go nuts as folks downgrade their gas usage.. An my boats
will have flotation so you can skimp without being stupid

wrote:
On Mar 11, 8:28 am, HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...
...but the average price of gasoline has hit a record nationally, even
adjusted for inflation, according to CNN this morning.
or four engines.
Maybe that's why there is so much discussion here of guitars, stock car
racing, television set, et cetera... :)
Not really. We still have a several year supply of cheap diesel fuel to use
up on the GB if we keep it.
Unless I take it on a long distance trip, what we have will probably last 2
or 3 seasons of "normal" usage.
The real reason is because it' still as cold, wet and crappy up here.
Light snow in the forecast for tomorrow.
Eisboch
Yeah, it was 34F here when I took my leashed "outdoor" cat for a walk a
while ago. I told him it was too damned cold, but he was having none of it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I have to wonder about it. Last time the gas crunch hit, my little
boats went like wildfire.. so far this week I have had over 1000 hits
to my website, I imagine if I get healthy and put the order page back
up, it will go nuts as folks downgrade their gas usage.. An my boats
will have flotation so you can skimp without being stupid


I am in favor of boat "downsizing." I did it, but saving gas was not the
primary reason. Still, it is an appealing benefit. I burn a little more
than half as much gasoline at cruise with my F150 than I did with the F225.

I suppose the Lake Lanier boys will save a lot of money on gas this
year, because their boats will be on the hard. :)