I want a fishing/family boat for Lake Champlain. Any suggestions?

W B questioned:

I can waste up to $10k for a excellent used boat. I need something that can be trailered with a minivan. It wants to be able to soubriquet up to 3 foot chop. It also wants to be able to pull one adult skier on charming fill up. I want excellent fuel efficiency and dependability . I had an outboard in mind. What type of boat, size, and motor (horsepower) would you urge?

Which is better – inboard or outboard motor?

jvelvetpants questioned:

I am thought about purchasing a used fish and ski boat. Probably 18-19 foot. Some have outboard motors and some have inboard/outboards. Is here a difference in fuel efficiency?

Any additional equipment I must deliberate?

how the efficiency of boat engines can be increased?

Reswin RT questioned:

which fuel must be used…what type of engine must be used…what precautions must be full…….so delight help me. This is something I want to spin

Is it more fuel efficient to pull a water skiier with a jet skii or a small boat?

Roberto O. questioned:

I’d like to start waterskiing but have heard it is pricey gas wise ($20/hr by some estimates). High and mighty I had any (A) the minimum jet ski or (B) the minimum small boat de rigueur to pull a waterskiier, which would be more fuel efficient? I take upon yourself that I would have to have the spotter with me in both cases, and would only be doing vital waterskiing — no tricks. I have read that the jet ski engines are more fuel efficient at 20+ mph, and that the boat propeller engines are more efficient at speeds less than 20mph. From what I gather, vital waterskiing requires speeds in the 15-25mph array, just in the midpoint! Also, what equipment would stroke-watch and diesel/unleaded have on fuel efficiency? Thankfulness!

Is it more fuel efficient to pull a water skiier with a jet skii or a small boat?

Roberto O. questioned:

I’d like to start waterskiing but have heard it is pricey gas wise ($20/hr by some estimates). High and mighty I had any (A) the minimum jet ski or (B) the minimum small boat de rigueur to pull a waterskiier, which would be more fuel efficient? I take upon yourself that I would have to have the spotter with me in both cases, and would only be doing vital waterskiing — no tricks. I have read that the jet ski engines are more fuel efficient at 20+ mph, and that the boat propeller engines are more efficient at speeds less than 20mph. From what I gather, vital waterskiing requires speeds in the 15-25mph array, just in the midpoint! Also, what equipment would stroke-watch and diesel/unleaded have on fuel efficiency? Thankfulness!

what are advantages of having a sail boat with an outboard motor vs: having one with an inboard motor?

Vernon C questioned:

Some better sailboats are made using outboard motors. Is here any compensation to having an outboard motor emotionally caught up to a 27′ or better sailboat over having one that contains an inboard motor? What abou fuel efficiency, etc.

2-stroke, 4-stroke, diesel – does anybody know how they compare in terms of fuel economy?

Tahini Raving Weirdo questioned:

I need a new outboard for my planing boat, about 40 to 60 HP is fine.
I will be commuting to work with it, so fuel efficiency is an come forth. On the additional hand, diesels are so pricey I may maybe handbook a two-stroke for ten being before I start to break even.
Does any self know what the evaluation is?
Say, if the 2-stroke uses 12 litres per hour, how much would the 4-stroke and diesel of similar productivity take in the same boat?

Fuel efficiency of outboard motors for fish/ski boats?

jvelvetpants questioned:

I got a 16′ bass boat this summer and I am flabbergasted at how much gas it uses. I use 4-5 gallons everytime I go out fishing for a couple of hours and my motor is a 1990 Mercury 115 (2 stroke).

I am compelling into account being paid a new boat and am wondering about fuel state. My guess would be that smaller engines will burn less fuel and that newer engines (2000 or newer) will be more fuel efficient than older engines. But, I want to place my assumptions to you experts.

1) Will lower horsepower outboards get better “mileage” than larger ones?
2) Will newer engines get better mileage than older ones?
3) Do 2 stroke engines getter better mileage than 4 stroke engines?

Any additional insights that you have would be valued?

what is the fuel efficiency for a mercury 90 hp 4 stoke engine?

e questioned:

It is an outboard on a mako 17 center console boat–at cruising speed?

Fuel efficiency of oil tanker?

Thomas questioned:

I read about the Pershing 80′ Ferry in my newspaper, which uses 700Liters/Hour. So I ongoing to wonder what a supertanker or a small tanker uses . Do they use diesel? What’s their rate of consumption?

What factors might be contributing to a desire for increased fuel efficiency?

Forker questioned:

delight rush with a rejoinder.
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For fuel efficiency and environmental standards, what is the best type of recreational boat/engine under 20′?

Spencer questioned:

I guess here are new harvest out here that would best fit this pledge, but my fiscal proclamation is minimal, so I will be export used. It’s my appreciative that pontoon boats, in fastidious those with a center pontoon, are a excellent selection.