Mariner outboard

[Codfather]

We've got a Mariner 100 hp efi 4 stroke on ours.

When conditions allow we usually cruise along at about 18 knots and use average of about 1 litre per mile, depending on conditions and tide. Thats not exact figures tho just a rough guide.

Don't forget that unless the RQ has a petrol pump then you'll have to take containers of petrol down to the boat to top up the tank.

 

[northeast1]

cheers for that.

 

[big_sean]

outboards will alway use more fuel than inboards Rich, I had a Mariner 60 and had to take ten gallon, used about eight, two for just in case, with me for a wrecking trip.

Alan how long is it since you had an outboard as the modern fuel injected outboards are 70% more economical than the older carbed engines

The inboard is still edging it but not as much as it was last year, what made me think was a pilot 640 with a 115bph 2008 for sale down Whitby, looked fantastic condition with all the toys for £18.200 ono..that got me thinking

Hi richie that set up running at 18 knots will give you just over a mile per litre its a little better on fuel than Codfathers as its the 115 hp engine and cruises at slightly lower revs

my mate has the same set up and he gets about 5.5 to 6 miles per gallon

go for a 115 etec and it only needs servicing every 300 hours or 3 years and they are the dogs

i have just bought a new boat and i am still going for out board as it would be another 12k to get the same performance from an inboard and 12k will buy a lot of fuel and services

and as the red keeps going up the price difference is slowly leveling out


i have been battling all over the place for a new deal and the outboard for me was the way to go


Sean

 

[northeast1]

Cheers it is alot of good info, i have always loved the inboards but can say i am almost there on the outboards and if a boat came along after this month at a good price with the outboard i would take it.

 

[canman]

I have a Yamaha 85hp on my Reiver,(used to be almost identical to Marina) a two stroke,about 14 years old. I set off from Cullercoats harbour with 5 people on board, to the Sunderland air show at 3000 revs and 19mph, had a good run around while I was there fishing along side Roker pier etc; and checking out the large naval ship, then back home. Used up 21 litres of petrol, so I would imagine using a 4 stroke would do even better, considering the weight of the boat it would be fitted too of coarse.

 

[big_sean]

I have a Yamaha 85hp on my Reiver,(used to be almost identical to Marina) a two stroke,about 14 years old. I set off from Cullercoats harbour with 5 people on board, to the Sunderland air show at 3000 revs and 19mph, had a good run around while I was there fishing along side Roker pier etc; and checking out the large naval ship, then back home. Used up 21 litres of petrol, so I would imagine using a 4 stroke would do even better, considering the weight of the boat it would be fitted too of coarse.

Dont want to sound nasty but the 85 yam you have is one of the most thirsty engines out there
but bullit proof motor thats why you still see lots of them around



Sean

 

[canman]

Would agree with you there Sean, especially if you open the throttle up. Not sure what I would exchange it for, as it would have to be a 2 stroke second hand. 4 strokes way outa my reach cost wise. I would like something around 60-70hp

 

[chris76]

hi guys,pleased to see this thread as the price of petrols killing me!

i have a mercury 120hp outboard and takes £80's worth of unleaded and i can easily run off a full tank in a day!

Is there anywhere better i can fill up rather than the local garage?

 

[northeast1]

£80!!!! i can go to the grave yard and abck on a 14 hour trip for that..my word

I am no expert but i would say petrol is petrol and the price is fixed apart from a couple of penny's here and there

 

[kingcod deano]

hi guys,pleased to see this thread as the price of petrols killing me!

i have a mercury 120hp outboard and takes £80's worth of unleaded and i can easily run off a full tank in a day!

Is there anywhere better i can fill up rather than the local garage?

best advice i could give is ease off on the throttle even if you are doing 15 knts your still gonna get where you are headed but you fuel will last alot longer

 

[boblydon]

Ritchie,

Surely £80 in fuel for a full day out to the graveyard would not be that bad, dont know how much it cost you last time you went out there, but bearing in mind it is approx a 70 mile round trip plus going around the wrecks must total in the region of 100 miles.

In your boat at say max 10 knots surely your looking at around 7-8 hours travelling this must equate to at least £40-£50 in diesel, as you would be sharing the cost of fuel ( unless you went with your mam ) surely the extra money in fuel for that type of one off trip would be well worth spending, therefore travelling around 18knots could nearly half the travelling time your getting a lot more fishing time, more chance to catch that biggie.

When i used to take my merry fisher 805 to whitby that was a round trip of 92 miles, 4.5hours travelling either way @ 12 knots, i could only just do it on a full tank of diesel (200 litres), that was 4-5 years ago and diesel was only half the price it is now. I did the same trip to whitby once in just less than 3 hours from leaving royal quays, used twice as much fuel and had to stop at hartlepool to refuel on the way back.

I bet it would cost in excess of £150 round trip for me doing a trip to the graveyard in my boat.......so wont be doing that at anytime soon or in the future.

 

[northeast1]

As i stated £80 is fine for the graveyard thats what i would expect for a full day out on my boat (see last post by me) but not for a day out around the wrecks as he is talking about.

Load of boats for sale at the moment but so many out my price range and as ever they all down south but nice to keep an eye on things

 

[The Jester]

Richy, there's 2 Arvors for sale at Sunderland Marina one is a 215 a 2006 model £18,000, and a 250AS 2006 £28,000, Think i've got the models right, the 250 has a red hull, looks the bee's knee's......

 

[northeast1]

Cheers, i see Amble boat company now gone from the Royal Quays, unless that new portcabin is going to be there new base.

 

[big_sean]

hi guys,pleased to see this thread as the price of petrols killing me!

i have a mercury 120hp outboard and takes £80's worth of unleaded and i can easily run off a full tank in a day!

Is there anywhere better i can fill up rather than the local garage?

How old is the motor ??

if its a carbed two stroke then changing it to a new four stroke or a modern direct injection two stroke and then you may save up to 70% in fuel costs


Sean