[Boat PICS] Introducing the SS Critterus

[Bill]

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[99 pewtercoupe]

I have no horse in this race'

Deej if you have the disposable income for something like this...then have fun with it. Just think twice about it

[ZipZap]

From a 74 year old, I would have insisted upon a refurbished wench.

[Jeff '79]

I can't wait for the skanky boat chick pics!!

[CertInsaneC5]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

I can't wait for the skanky boat chick pics!!

[mrvette]

Deej, I wish you well and happy man, but seriously, I have to toss in with JC on this one....too much boat.....

BUT having said that, no matter WHAT you buy, I want to bring my wife along for a drive.....figger on the lake or St. Johns river.....years ago she got sick on a 28' Cris Craft out on the ocean....actually tossed up overside, hell the little kid won't even go on ANY boat now.....so we have to humor her.....

[LATB]

I believe the Excalibur was made by Wellcraft not Cigarette.

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by Waco

13 GPH does seem pretty amazingly low for two carbureted 500+ cubic in motors...

I'm burning more than half that rate in my Miata on the track...

[Bill]

Too bad Thomas isn't here. I'm betting there is a Gilligan's Island chop to be made here.

[JRD77VET]

Nice toy

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I checked out fuel consumption for a 38' cigarette with twin big blocks, according to this article Cigarette*38 Top Gun (2011-)* Reviews,performance,compare,price,warranty, specs,Reports,Specifications Layout, video | BoatTEST.com

Best Fuel Consumption is at WOT

Interestingly, the 38 in our test 10 years ago got its best fuel consumption at WOT -- .85 mpg., which is not bad, all things considered. Our test of the 42 Cigarette powered by the same engines got about the same mpg and was also most efficient at the top end. In offshore racing that is exactly how you want the engine to be set up -- maximum fuel efficiency at WOT so that you have a chance of finishing the race on one load of fuel.

Again, all of this is old news based on an engines and models that we tested in 2011, both of which are no longer in production. Hopefully, we will be asked to test the new boats sometime in the future.

[StaticCling]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

I'm burning more than half that rate in my Miata on the track...

The Cessna 172N (1978 Model) I fly in daily with an engine upgrade (Lycoming O-360) burns about 12 gallons per hour full rich at cruise (2250-2300 RPM). Roughly a 360 cubic inch air cooled 4 cylinder, 180 horsepower. Carbureted with a climb prop.

Not exactly the same, just sayin...

[simpleman68]

Originally Posted by Joecooool

No way. My fuel efficient 22 footer with a four banger would burn about that. At 45 mph, you will be burning close to 45 gph, and that's if the motors are tuned.

Beat me to it. And nobody spends much time "cruising" in a 502 cid twin I/O boat.

When gas was $1/gal and dock gas was $1.25, I would rock that for a Summer before selling it.
Scott

[Bill]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Nice toy

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I checked out fuel consumption for a 38' cigarette with twin big blocks, according to this article Cigarette*38 Top Gun (2011-)* Reviews,performance,compare,price,warranty, specs,Reports,Specifications Layout, video | BoatTEST.com

Best Fuel Consumption is at WOT

Interestingly, the 38 in our test 10 years ago got its best fuel consumption at WOT -- .85 mpg., which is not bad, all things considered. Our test of the 42 Cigarette powered by the same engines got about the same mpg and was also most efficient at the top end. In offshore racing that is exactly how you want the engine to be set up -- maximum fuel efficiency at WOT so that you have a chance of finishing the race on one load of fuel.

Again, all of this is old news based on an engines and models that we tested in 2011, both of which are no longer in production. Hopefully, we will be asked to test the new boats sometime in the future.

So what would that be, around 50 gal/hr?

50gal @ $ 4/gal = $ 200/hr

That's around $ 600 for a 3 hour short day of play. Now defray that amongst 5 people and that's not actually horrible. As a DIY undertaking, however, yeah, kinda pricey.

[lspencer534]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

So what would that be, around 50 gal/hr?

50gal @ $ 4/gal = $ 200/hr

That's around $ 600 for a 3 hour short day of play. Now defray that amongst 5 people and that's not actually horrible. As a DIY undertaking, however, yeah, kinda pricey.

What causes this expensive use of fuel? I'm used to bass boats being economical.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

So what would that be, around 50 gal/hr?

50gal @ $ 4/gal = $ 200/hr

That's around $ 600 for a 3 hour short day of play. Now defray that amongst 5 people and that's not actually horrible. As a DIY undertaking, however, yeah, kinda pricey.

Marine fuel is an extra 25-40% over land based fuel. ( no alcohol and they know they have you by the short and curlies )

[Stangkiller]

Daaaaamn looks like a lot of fun!

[StaticCling]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Marine fuel is an extra 25-40% over land based fuel. ( no alcohol and they know they have you by the short and curlies )

That and two Big Block Carbed Cheby's.

My dad has a 75HP 4 stroke Merc on his Aluminum Lowe Bass Boat, he said it sips gas.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by chinaski

That and two Big Block Carbed Cheby's.

My dad has a 75HP 4 stroke Merc on his Aluminum Lowe Bass Boat, he said it sips gas.

I have a 24' pontoon boat


with a 9.9 hp Mercury four stroke "kicker".


The 2-1/2 gallon tank will last 10-12 hours while trolling ( just about idle)

The 115 Merc next to it drinks gas by the bucket

[GRN ENVY]

When was the last time thatching saw water? Being an 82 I bet there is some soft spots in the hull. I'd have that thing gone thorough inspection. Honestly I'd stay away from that boat

[Joecooool]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Nice toy

~~~~~~~~~~~~

I checked out fuel consumption for a 38' cigarette with twin big blocks, according to this article Cigarette*38 Top Gun (2011-)* Reviews,performance,compare,price,warranty, specs,Reports,Specifications Layout, video | BoatTEST.com

Best Fuel Consumption is at WOT

Interestingly, the 38 in our test 10 years ago got its best fuel consumption at WOT -- .85 mpg., which is not bad, all things considered. Our test of the 42 Cigarette powered by the same engines got about the same mpg and was also most efficient at the top end. In offshore racing that is exactly how you want the engine to be set up -- maximum fuel efficiency at WOT so that you have a chance of finishing the race on one load of fuel.

Again, all of this is old news based on an engines and models that we tested in 2011, both of which are no longer in production. Hopefully, we will be asked to test the new boats sometime in the future.

Had dinner with two very seasoned boat captains tonight and showed them this thread.

My 1 mpg estimate was optimistic.

Neither of them thought the boat would get more than half a mile per gallon at any speed.