Fuel economy

[FloridaQuaker1027]

I have strongly considered gettin a GPU

with my buddy's thurman with the 0540 12 - 15 gallons of gas will get us from Lox road to his camp ( Townsends old camp now Kevin Mcdaniel and Geralds Motts ) and about 3 - 4 hours of froggin then we have to switch over to the reserve.

Next time you are out stop by and have a beer if we are there

 

[a1mudpuppy]

The Shady Oaks Ride was 48.6 miles long that day BPS. I average 2.1 miles to the gallon. I put in 18 gallons at the pump and got 5 from Big Daddy. I found out that the gauge is wrong when I have a 1/4 tank, I really have a 1/2. I have a Garmin 276C that I track our trip on

 

[tf]

Just curious, approximatley how many mpg would a 15X8, 350/330 get?

Thanks,
tom

 

[blackpowderscout]

The Shady Oaks Ride was 48.6 miles long that day BPS.

I bet Nicole and I did over 55 or close to 60 that day. I am happy with my fuel economy. If I can't get there on 40 gal. I don't need to go.

Adam

 

[jdotson]

I covered 66 miles on the GPS at Kissimmee and averaged right at 3 MPG running a 15 X 7.5 aluminum hull, reducted Cadillac. Most of the running was along shoreline and a little dry ground in the marsh.

 

[I Roll]

Consumption varies quite a bit. Depends on weather (wind, humidity) and if I'm running shallow or deep water, dry, etc. With a 14' aluminum hull, stainless rigging, 454, 2:1 gear, three bladed prop consumption varies between 8 and 12 gallong per hour. I could probably do better on a long run in skinny water.

 

[a1mudpuppy]

It was that WOT that suck the gas down on the dry run, but I'll be ready next time. Just droped of the airboat to get a gearbox and a 4 blade on.