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Old 01 September 2012, 21:37   #21
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The savings I make with the old oil burner will more than pay for it :-)
Yeah, i'm just jelous. I'd love a diesel! or even better, one of each
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Old 02 September 2012, 11:37   #22
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Yeah, i'm just jelous. I'd love a diesel! or even better, one of each
That would be the best of both worlds :-)
Maybe in the future!!!
For the moment il just have to put up with what we have (see attached picture)
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Old 02 September 2012, 12:36   #23
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Yes, but 20kts is more or less sailing speed. Jetskis!!!
Get one of these, put a jet ski on the back.

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Old 02 September 2012, 13:27   #24
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All depends on your speed if your pottering about any 200 would be fine but if your putting foot down then it will be thirsty.

Last year I did just over 200 engine hours and my fuel cost was about £4,500.00 plus about 10 5litre 2 stroke oil at about £33.00 each 5litre. That's with a yamaha 200hp 2stroke.

Fuel was at cost from mdl marinas.

Don't/can't record my fuel costs; I would go all rag and stick immediately
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