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chipj29 · 07-26-2013, 07:58 AM

I think that by using a simple calculation, you are only able to determine the optimal, or maybe average fuel consumption. There are so many variables to consider that it would be tough to get a "real world" number. Things such as weight of the boat, # of passengers on board, weight of any cargo, wind conditions, lake conditions etc. would affect the fuel consumption.

To get a true average fuel consumption, take several trips starting with a full tank of fuel. Fill up when you get back. That way you can determine how much fuel you used.

07-26-2013, 07:58 AM	#2
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I think that by using a simple calculation, you are only able to determine the optimal, or maybe average fuel consumption. There are so many variables to consider that it would be tough to get a "real world" number. Things such as weight of the boat, # of passengers on board, weight of any cargo, wind conditions, lake conditions etc. would affect the fuel consumption. To get a true average fuel consumption, take several trips starting with a full tank of fuel. Fill up when you get back. That way you can determine how much fuel you used. __________________ Getting ready for winter!