boat guzzles gas need help

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wakeboard101

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I have a 1988 bayliner with a omc 235 hp, 5 litre i/o. I took it out today and noticed that this boat uses a whole lot of gas. I filled it up (30 gallons), and in 4 hours it was empty. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to save gas? Any info. would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
 
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chads15

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Re: boat guzzles gas need help

what kinda RPMs rpms you running and @ what speed?<br /><br />Chad
 
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ODDD1

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Re: boat guzzles gas need help

Fve liter V-8....at its lowest state of tune,12 gal per hour...you got 2 choices, pull the throttle back or turn the key off....
 
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kev_79

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Re: boat guzzles gas need help

Definately agree with Odd1, small block v-8 is going to suck up the gas budget. All you can do is keep the hammer back.
 
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wakeboard101

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Re: boat guzzles gas need help

i usually run at about 4500 rpms give or take a little and top out at about 43-45 mph.
 
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mrtim1

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Re: boat guzzles gas need help

oddd1 is right PULL BACK MAN ! you're running it at wot.
 
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page62

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Re: boat guzzles gas need help

Find some friends who have lots of gas money. <br />But back off the throttle anyway. Otherwise, you're going to find out how much it costs to replace that motor. (HINT: It's a LOT more than a car engine!)
 
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