88 spl what mpg should I get?????????

[srussell28]

Just got the motor few weeks ago, got everything ready togo for the weekend, how many MPG should I expect? I have a 16 foot ski barge, I have two tanks I can use: should I use the 13 gal, or 6gal and take extra in a can. Thanks

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 88 spl what mpg should I get?????????

The engine will burn about 9 gal. per hr. at full throttle. It would be interesting to know what fuel price's are going to do to boating use this summer.

 

[hoeser]

Re: 88 spl what mpg should I get?????????

What R.Johnson means is hook a fuel barge up to your ski rope, you're going to need it.

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: 88 spl what mpg should I get?????????

In boating we refer to it as "Smiles per Gallon". Any other way would be depressing.
It's exactly as my Fuel/Wallet gauge indicates, an inversely proportionate relationship.
Classic.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 88 spl what mpg should I get?????????

i have an 88 88spl, on a light boat 18' Aluminum, and get great mph, but on a ski barge, fill the tow vehicle up just before reaching the ramp, and take a siphon hose, and oil with you. both 13 and 6 gallon if planning on skiing all weekend. i have a 25 gallon tank and can empty it in a day of skiing.

 

[Tinman57]

Re: 88 spl what mpg should I get?????????

I have a 1996 Johnson 88 spl on my dory and I get 2.8 nautical miles per gallon in typical open ocean conditions. The boat is a 22 foot power dory, flat bottom, 8 foot beam, high freeboard, with a loaded weight of 2,600 pounds. Typical ocean conditions for me are 5-15 knots of wind and a 5 foot swell. On flat water the mileage would be better. I also suspect the boat is over-propped, and will be adding a tachometer shortly so I can sort that out.