Sam Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 offshore marks and cheap fuelling stops in the Channel Isles. i think theres your answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 The rips in BW was fine and good, but being honest we are running at the very max of our operating range, both in capability and fuel. Once I get their I have enough fuel to fish a limited area and then return with a little in return, if I wanted to hit a wreck another 10 miles out I couldnt. Also we have to be 100% the weather will be spot on. I still appreciate all of the numerous advantages that a trailer boat has to offer and it's a fine line that needs to be balanced dependant on lifestyle and requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toerag Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 The problem with petrol if you go long range in a fast boat is carrying enough of the stuff!! I know someone who had an MI21 with a petrol V8 - they'd use the full 30 gallon tank plus a couple of cans when wrecking at 30miles!! The phrase 'floating bomb' springs to mind!! For reference - My MI with a 150 diesel burns around 25 litres an hour at 25 knots when she's clean, and a good 2 tide days wrecking will run to 100 miles according to my plotter. So a mile/litre for me, and 4 cans of fuel for a good day out. Or put another way, I can spend a tide on the Schole for less than 2 cans. My mate with a 5.6litre V8 petrol in his hairdresser's boat burns over 4 times that volume!!! Realistically you have 2 choices - work out how much fuel you'll burn, then compare servicing/engine costs for petrol and diesel to see if it's worth it. Petrol engines are lighter than diesels, (although not by much these days) which may make a difference in a sub 26ft boat. An MI with a 135 honda will go as fast as mine simply due to the lack of weight in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hairdressers boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hairdressers boat Won't be anyone you know then Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toerag Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 hairdresser boat = bayliner 2865 ciera sunbridge! The gay bowsprit/anchor holder type thingy on the front costs him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hairdressers can afford it, not having much up top myself I asked my hairdresser who is a personal friend and diving buddy if I could get a discount. His reply was that in similar cases to mine he was obliged to charge a search fee, cheeky beggar! Gordon H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Not that I would be defensive but I was told that grass doesn't grow on a busy street. A man of your age Paul and all that hair.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 A man of your age Paul and all that hair.................. .......would answer a few questions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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