[theeasynine]

I have a 2001 f-150 5.4L and I get about 10 mpg pulling my z240 which weighs about 5600 lbs. We can usually get 4 trips out of a tank of fuel.

[Lee B]

Originally Posted by DFZ272

Lee, we a talking 2 different animals. Here in the US we use a lot of trucks that have high gross weight capacities. For instance the truck I have and also use for construction work is rated for towing approximately 15,000 lbs. My boat weighs about 6000lbs. I don't think a RAV 4 would suit my needs. That being said I also have a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle that gets much better mileage.
Happy Boating
Dan
A barely civilized American bloke

No criticism intended or implied Dan, I've worked on ships that would burn 200 tons of fuel a day, it's just the thought of the cost of the fuel at the prices we pay on this side of the Atlantic. I'm currently visiting the UK where petrol is £1.35 a litre which works out nigh on $10 a gallon which makes it a bit impractical to run that type of vehicle outside the USA.

I know a guy who drives an 11 car transporter, the tractor unit and trailer (empty) go 23 tonnes, with 11 cars/vans on he is near 44 tonnes and still gets about 8mpg from a 450 bhp turbo diesel, so I guess there's room for improvement.

Anyway, getting back to boats, the SX18 manages 4mpg with fairly gentle use, I love to see what a marinised, modern TDi would do pushing a boat along, I bet a 150/180 bhp motor giving (even just) 15mpg would prove a bit popular.

Lee B

[DFZ272]

Lee no offense taken, I can be kind of a smart A$$ sometimes but it is all good. I look forward to chatting with you more about boating in the UK.
Happy Boating
Dan

[Bailey James]

I'd rather not think about it
It seems less expensive that way
;-)