I came across these great fuel saving tips earlier this morning, and thought that they would be good to post here. This short little article highlights Ten Fuel-Saving Tips for Towing the Boat to the Lake.
Three of the best ones, in my opinion:
Don’t use Cruise Control. The vehicle that is towing your boat cannot anticipate hills and valleys like the driver sees them. That said, using your foot instead of the Cruise Control saves both gas, and wear and tear on your engine!
Drain it: Never leave water in a live well or bait tank. At a little over eight pounds per gallon, carrying an extra 25 gallons of water in these built-in tanks can represent 10% of the boat’s total weight. Filled wakeboard boat ballast tanks or bags can also add significantly more weight – from several hundred to over 1,000 pounds of water. Emptying tanks also slows the spread of invasive species.
Slow down: A decrease in towing speed of just five or six miles-per-hour can lead to a noticeable decrease in fuel consumption. Trailer tires have a maximum speed of 65 mph, so going over that will not only harm MPG, but could damage tires as well.
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