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Numerous factors contribute to fuel economy, among them the efficiency of power plants and props, sea and wind conditions, the number of people aboard, even altitude. In terms of the boats themselves, we know that because of its narrow beam and efficient hull design less horsepower is needed to move our Pangas. Less horsepower, less fuel burned.That's not hype nor heresay—it's truth. It's one of the major reasons that Pangas were first developed for third world countries. Here are some figures you might want to use as comparisons to your past or present boats:
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On September 10, 2005 we conducted a fuel efficiency study using a Navman Fuel Flow Meter to gauge the rate of fuel consumption. The test was conducted on our Marquesas 22 with a full tank and 2 adults on board. It was powered with a Suzuki 115, 4-stroke that had a 19 pitch stainless steel prop. The wind was light and the chop moderate. Here are the results:
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GPH |
Speed |
MPG |
Range |
| 700 |
0.343 |
3.2 |
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| 1500 |
1.456 |
6.5 |
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| 4000 |
4.456 |
26.4 |
5.81 |
209 |
| 4500 |
5.443 |
29.5 |
5.42 |
195 |
| 5000 |
8.138 |
36 |
4.42 |
160 |
| 6000 |
9.513 |
41.6 |
4.37 |
157
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Hunter Neblett, one of our customers, owns our 22' Marquesas and runs a 115 Yamaha 4 stroke. He's an avid fisherman who keeps a daily log and was kind enough to share a sampling of his entries with us as shown in the table below:
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Daily
Mileage
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Gallons
Burned
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MPG
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Trip
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Load
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129
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26
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4.9
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34.5 miles offshore, mostly
bottom fishing
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2 men, ice, gear
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118.5
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24
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4.9
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Trolled and bottom fished;
28.7 miles offshore |
2 men, ice, gear |
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138
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25
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5.5
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Bottom fished 34.5m offshore
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2 men, ice, gear
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140
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30
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4.6
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Ran 46 miles each way, trolled
at 8 MPH all day. |
3 men,1 boy, ice, gear |
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153
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23
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6.6
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Ran 46 miles each way, trolled
at 8 MPH all day; |
Solo, ice, gear |
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Mr. Neblett reports that with a normal load he typically gets about 7 miles per gallon at 21 MPH, 5.75 MPG at 29 MPH, and 4.6 MPG at 30 knots, turning about 4900 RPM. At 38 MPH his engine burns 8 gallons per hour which is 4.75 MPG.
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One guide's opinion . . .
"I've been a guide for some 25 years. When it was time for a new boat, I was considering another Grady White. I came across a Marquesas and fell in love with the design. It was simple, efficient and low maintenance. Moreover, it was more economical to buy and proved itself a fuel saver. I couldn't be more pleased with my new boat."
Captain Bob Smith
www.sarasota-fla-fishing.com
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