Most economical twin powered boat for 100nm offshore fishing=

[capthiball]

With the Iran sanctions coming on it looks like fuel prices are about increase again. What is the most economical twin engined boat that has the range and seaworthiness to overnight 100mn offshore?

[81 CC SEAOX 23']

Yamaha Twin 200 HPDI's.

The best service record.
They are great on fuel
I am averaging 10.5 to 12 gph at 2900 RPM Fantastic

[capthiball]

26' Glacier Bay with four strokes and 230 gallons fuel ought to have the range ad staying power.

[tiara3100]

Need more info..... What type of boat, size, fuel choice, etc.....

[Scrambler1]

You prefer a CC outboard or inboard diesels? A twin motor outboard (4 stroke or Etec) is going to be the most efficient with enough range to get there, troll around, and get back comfortably.

[Mud Runner]

On my last offshore trip of about 200 miles round trip with five guys on board and full gear & ice, the engines did not shut down for about thirteen hours. We used 103 gallons with a capacity of 210. This was with twin F225.

[Bullshipper]

A slow displacement hull will be you best bet on fuel if you are looking for something large enough that you can sleep on in seas.

If you are looking for something to get you out there in a cople of hours at a good capital cost, then a used Fountain 31 with 225 opti´s will get you about 1.7 mpg at a 48 mph cruise.

[arlon]

26ft panga with twin 90's... Real economy would come from the diesel with a decent kicker (still two engines and 35gallons of an 80 or 110 gal. tank used for a 200 mile run). No cabin. Overnight would be camping, no 4 star hotel.. Arlon

This demo boat recently sold for under $32k

[Bullshipper]

Not to derail the thread, but what are they asking for the panga with twin Opti's?

Sorry, didn't notice the quote. Thanks Arlon.

[bigblue]

Twin Volvo Penta D3 common rail lightweight high speed diesels---they dont know how to use fuel!-- sooooo....economical-and long lasting!717lbs single prop/727lb duoprop model! 190hp rating

[Glen E]

not enuf data... but I would opt for a diesel inboard SeaVee...

[steveyacht]

Albin 28 or 31 TE with Single diesel. Very economical and seaworthy. Plus, nice sleeping quarters.......... you will need them for 200 mile round trip at 18-20 knots.

[capthiball]

I don"t want to be 100 miles offshore with single power and I don't mine camping out in a center console. I previously had a 31' foot Contender with twin F-225 Yammies and would burn about 240 gallons (fuel Capacity 300) for a two day trip 100 nm offshore (18 hour trolling) for Blue Marlin. I lost my boat to hurricane Katrina and am looking for a new (used ) boat for this purpose.

[capthiball]

Considering 28' Bluewater with F-225's and 337 fuel. Ought to have mucho range and staying power.

[cpocraig]

Everglades 290 CC with twin Honda BF225 4 strokes. 200 gal fuel tank. 2.49 mpg @ 29.9 mph. do the math. that's 490 miles of range. the 26 CC gets even better economy (518 miles).

[Knot Tight]

I think based on what you just said you had the perfect rig for the job. Only boat comparable and maybe more efficient would be a 27 contender with twin 200 hpdi's or 200 or 225 zukes on it.

[TG_190]

If you are concerned about the running costs:
Coming from a Contender 31 w/ F225s, in a monohull I'd guess a Yellowfin would be faster and more fuel efficient in that size range.

If you open it up to Cats, then I'd add the 26 Twinvee, The bigger of the 2 prowlers to the suggestions already listed.

[solarfry]

arlon - 1/23/2006 7:30 AM

26ft panga with twin 90's... Real economy would come from the diesel with a decent kicker (still two engines and 35gallons of an 80 or 110 gal. tank used for a 200 mile run). No cabin. Overnight would be camping, no 4 star hotel.. Arlon

This demo boat recently sold for under $32k

I guess you can't beat that price and fuel efficiency..

[ubettcha13]

30' prowler w 225 honda's or 200hp opti/etec/hpdi's This is big enough and get's good mpg
Another would be the fincat32 with the same power option These are both well made and capable for that kinda run with good fuel #'s
The first v hull would be the 31 fountain with the xtra fuel option There are more capable but this hull has great #'s if that is the first consideration 100 one way out not down the beach is for the best of boats good luck

[PAULN]

CHECK THE #S ON THAT EVERGLADE- THAT IS A HEAVY BOAT- 2.49 MPG AT WHAT SPEED ?