outboards

[seashawgal]

I believe the oil injected 2 stoke outboards are great, simple, lightweight, powerful and economical. I recall 30 years ago when I used to dive around Moreton Bay outboards used mega fuel and the cost to get from Redcliffe to Moreton and back was about $130.
I'm thinking/dreaming about getting a bigger boat than my tinnie, maybe a plate cuddy cabin with a 70hp, Ive always dreamed about sleeping in some of those bays in the Whitsundays. I would appreciate your expert knowledge on the economy of current outboards. Thank you very much.
Rossy

[Crocodile]

Hello seashawgal,
try these links
Yamaha
http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/produ.../power-reports
ETEC
http://www.evinrude.com/en-CA/
Mercury
http://www.mercurymarine.com/engines...sts/outboards/#
Remember that these results will be achieved under ideal conditions only.
A US gallon is 3.88 litres.
The modern engines use less fuel but that much less, if you are really worried about fuel costs maybe powerboat ownership is not for you.

[seashawgal]

Thank you these are great comparisons.
I don't think I will ever get boating out of my blood I've had a tinny of different sorts for 30 years so power boat ownership IS definitely for me.
The biggest motor I've ever had is my current 15HP 2 stoke Yamaha which I love.
I'm interested to look at more options.
Rossy

[Noelm]

almost any new outboard will leave the old ones for dead, but if you go for the DI 2 strokes, or a 4 stroke, your fuel use will be the least of your concerns, especially with 70HP.

[LittleSkipper]

I think if your going to always be concerned about how much full your outboard uses etc! etc! etc! blah! blah! blah!

DON'T BUY A BOAT......BUY A CANOE!

At the end of the day you fill your boat up with fuel, the outboard burns that fuel into the atmosphere until it's almost empty and you go and fill up again! and so the cycle starts all over again.

[spelchek]

I think if your going to always be concerned about how much full your outboard uses etc! etc! etc! blah! blah! blah!

DON'T BUY A BOAT......BUY A CANOE!

At the end of the day you fill your boat up with fuel, the outboard burns that fuel into the atmosphere until it's almost empty and you go and fill up again! and so the cycle starts all over again.

I don't think I've ever seen anyone argue the benefits of fuel economy in a boating forum based on money saved (or similar). Fuel economy is all about range from a given volume - not saving a buck or two per trip. It IS a valid concern - especially when looking at a new motor.

[NTMID8]

Mate to give you some idea i own a 93 haines signature 470f (f/glass, 4.72m boat about 1100kg fully loaded on trailer) with a 60hp 2strk evinrude. I regularly get 2 - 2.5km per litre of fuel, this equates to a range of 100 - 150 km per tank (50ltr tank, dependent on weather conditions). Cost about $70 per tank (depending on fuel cost at time usually about $1.50 per litre on yorke peninsular) and a 4ltr pack of 2 strk oil ($34) which i get 4 tanks out of. All of that to travel around at 24knts.