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greatlakesboate · 07-04-2008, 04:39 PM

We took a cruise with several legs, each of about 90 miles. We the first 3 legs at 3 different cruising speeds: 12, 18, 22 mph. We go the same mileage (0.65 mpg) at each speed! So, you either push the water or you plane on it - both consume about the same. I like 18 mph - the engines sound happy at that speed and the ride is smooth in 2-3 footers.

07-04-2008, 04:39 PM	#2
greatlakesboate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan City, IN Posts: 1	3608 Fuel consumption We took a cruise with several legs, each of about 90 miles. We the first 3 legs at 3 different cruising speeds: 12, 18, 22 mph. We go the same mileage (0.65 mpg) at each speed! So, you either push the water or you plane on it - both consume about the same. I like 18 mph - the engines sound happy at that speed and the ride is smooth in 2-3 footers.