Estimating Fuel Costs for Boston Whaler - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

MakoMike · 03-17-2012, 10:53 AM

Just found these two gems on the Sportfishing Magazine website:

"Approximate fuel consumption at cruising speed can be estimated as follows:

Diesel - 5.3 gallons per hour per 100 hp
Gasoline - 7.8 gallons per hour per 100 hp"

"To calculate how much it will cost to keep a boat going, figure to pay from 2 percent to 5 percent of the original cost (new) per year in maintenance."

Mr. Sandman · 03-20-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MakoMike

Just found these two gems on the Sportfishing Magazine website:

"Approximate fuel consumption at cruising speed can be estimated as follows:

Diesel - 5.3 gallons per hour per 100 hp
Gasoline - 7.8 gallons per hour per 100 hp"

"To calculate how much it will cost to keep a boat going, figure to pay from 2 percent to 5 percent of the original cost (new) per year in maintenance."

I was preparing my taxes and I was looking over the expensses last year...

OH MY WORD! I spent way more than I thought I did..My annual CC statement printout looked like it got hung up on DEFENDER, , it seemed to go on for pages. Then add Lic's permits, insurance, fuel, dockage boatyard, marinepartsexpress, etc...then we start talking fishing gear which goes on and on... I wonder how long I can keep this up. As much as I love it it is hard to justify the cost. You simply have to look the to look the way when the bill comes.

MakoMike · 03-21-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

I was preparing my taxes and I was looking over the expensses last year...

OH MY WORD! I spent way more than I thought I did..My annual CC statement printout looked like it got hung up on DEFENDER, , it seemed to go on for pages. Then add Lic's permits, insurance, fuel, dockage boatyard, marinepartsexpress, etc...then we start talking fishing gear which goes on and on... I wonder how long I can keep this up. As much as I love it it is hard to justify the cost. You simply have to look the to look the way when the bill comes.

I know the feeling!

Kierran · 03-22-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MakoMike

Just found these two gems on the Sportfishing Magazine website:

"Approximate fuel consumption at cruising speed can be estimated as follows:

Diesel - 5.3 gallons per hour per 100 hp
Gasoline - 7.8 gallons per hour per 100 hp"

"To calculate how much it will cost to keep a boat going, figure to pay from 2 percent to 5 percent of the original cost (new) per year in maintenance."

Thanks, Mike!