How much does it cost to fill up a yacht?
On average, a quality marine diesel engine will burn about 0.4 pounds of fuel per hour for each unit of horsepower. Other factors, such as water conditions, drag, and vessel […]
Is buying a boat a waste of money?
Boats are a good investment if you don't overshoot your budget. If you research your options and go for a vessel that you can afford, nothing trumps the joy of […]
Do boats ever increase in value?
Here's on average how much boats depreciate: All boats are different but expect them to lose about 10-15% of their value in the first year of use, 20-30% by the […]
What pitch prop makes a boat go faster?
If you are running an aluminum prop, changing to even a basic stainless steel prop will usually improve top speed. Because stainless steel is stronger than aluminum, the blades on […]
Can you Wakesurf behind an inboard outboard boat?
In summary, an ocean surfboard can be a valid option for wakesurfing ropeless behind a boat. Most of the time, however, you'll get a slower and less responsive experience compared […]
Can you ski with an outboard motor?
A 70 horsepower engine is usually going to get you enough speed to get up on water skis. Having said that, you're going to do a lot better with a […]
Can you pull a ski with a 90HP boat?
A 90 HP motor is the general minimum horsepower to use for a competent adult slalom skier. A boat with a dry weight of 990 lbs combined with a 90 […]
What is the biggest engine you can put on a pontoon boat?
150-175hp choice is a great all-around pontoon and can truly be a versatile “do it all" boat; 200+hp is the way to go if you have a need for speed […]
How fast will a 150 hp pontoon boat go?
A 150 HP motor on a pontoon boat has an average top speed of 38.2 MPH, but speeds range from 35 MPH to 43.7 MPH. Click to see full answer […]
How do you keep bait fish alive for days?
If you plan to store them for more than 3 days you should plan to feed them once a day with generic fish food flakes. Once you are ready to […]