gas consumption

We have a 2000 270 Sundancer powered by a single MerCruiser V8 7.4 MPI with Bravo 3 outdrive. Only had her since late Oct. of this year, so we are still getting to know each other. I find that about 3400 RPM seems to be her sweet spot for fast cruising. My wife wants to cruise slower to enjoy...

I am geting ready to re-power my 30, fishing boat and would like to trade up my gas guzzlers for twin electric motors ran by a generator in theory. I know it has been done on sail boats, however I need enough power to get my 30' SeaRay with a fly bridge on plane. Am I asking for to much? Im...

Hi all, I am having a discussion with a fellow SeaRay owner about gas consumption. MPG. We're planning a 330 mile trip in our boats. I say my best gas consumption is at half throttle (mid range cruising). He believes if we're not up on full plane that it wastes more gas. I know the few times...