fuel usage seems high

[geeco1]

A had my kids out this weekend tubing and I went through 12 gals in about 4 hrs. Does this sound high? We basically went for about a 30 minute cruise, then pulled the tube for about 2-3 hours. Stopped and swam, cruised a little more and headed home. I realize that with tubing, there are a lot of starts/stops and I'm running pretty much WOT but it seemed to be using more gas than I expected.

Any thoughts?

 

[ezez]

Re: fuel usage seems high

Probably about right IMO. I assume your sig line is your set-up?

 

[slasmith1]

Re: fuel usage seems high

I'll trade with you I burn 11-12 gallons per hour.

 

[CharlieB]

Re: fuel usage seems high

WOT fuel use is approx 10% of the HP of the motor.

1 hr WOT on an 85 right about 8 1/2 gallons

 

[john from md]

Re: fuel usage seems high

Force engines are not known for their economy. My best economic speed is 21 MPH in my 1600 Bayliner. At WOT, you can watch the fuel gage as it moves toward E.

John