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179 · 03-04-2011, 01:12 PM

I can understand your concerns for sure, I expected the fuel price increases and it was one of the reason I decided to sell my Regulator here in the Outer Banks last Fall. For me it was a 8-mile run from my slip to get to the ocean front, my boat averaged 2-mpg so I was spending $28-$30 in fuel just getting to and from the water, from there it was another 35-45 miles to get out to the stream. I was spending $250.00 a day in gas to fish, add to that bait, ice, and tackle it was a cool $300.00, that was when fuel was $3.25 a gallon at the marina. Fuel here is approaching $4.25 at the marinas now. Then you start adding in all the other expenses I'm sure you are all aware of and to be honest it took all the fun out of boat for me. I was even lucky as I had two free slips at my disposal. Way back when I had my 21' Scout and fuel was $2.00 a gallon it was great to be on the water. If I ever make it back up to RI to live F/T you will find me in my 4x4 on the beach, much cheaper.

It's hard to have fun on the water knowing that for every two miles you travel it's costing you $4.25.

03-04-2011, 01:12 PM	#25
179 Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Outer Banks NC, Charlestown RI Posts: 1,053	I can understand your concerns for sure, I expected the fuel price increases and it was one of the reason I decided to sell my Regulator here in the Outer Banks last Fall. For me it was a 8-mile run from my slip to get to the ocean front, my boat averaged 2-mpg so I was spending $28-$30 in fuel just getting to and from the water, from there it was another 35-45 miles to get out to the stream. I was spending $250.00 a day in gas to fish, add to that bait, ice, and tackle it was a cool $300.00, that was when fuel was $3.25 a gallon at the marina. Fuel here is approaching $4.25 at the marinas now. Then you start adding in all the other expenses I'm sure you are all aware of and to be honest it took all the fun out of boat for me. I was even lucky as I had two free slips at my disposal. Way back when I had my 21' Scout and fuel was $2.00 a gallon it was great to be on the water. If I ever make it back up to RI to live F/T you will find me in my 4x4 on the beach, much cheaper. It's hard to have fun on the water knowing that for every two miles you travel it's costing you $4.25. Last edited by 179; 03-04-2011 at 01:17 PM..