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    1998 Force 40 Fuel Econ

    Just purchased a 1972 McKee craft, similar to Whaler, with a the Force 40 on it. The boat, engine, passengers and gear proabably checks in around 1250 lbs. Rough estimate is 5 miles per gallon @ varying speed and I have yet to bury the throttle. Once I plane her I keep it between 4000-4200...
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    McKee Craft 14 Fuel Econ

    Just purchased a 1972 14. She has a 40 hp Force 2-stroke. I was pleasantly surprised to find out she runs like an absolute top. The only thing I did before splashing her was replace what ended up being a good impeller. So I've used the boat twice now, put about 50 miles on her. I've burnt...
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