Marinaut 215 Betty Ann Yearly Statistics Since Boat Purchase in october of 2011

Betty Ann Observed Performance on Maiden Voyage of Sep thru Oct, 2011. June, 2012 update: With two people on the boat and sitting in the cabin, we are still showing around 5 MPG on the fuel flow meter when seas are relatively flat. However, when we add another couple, and have them sit on chairs in the cockpit, the increased weight creates mire drag in the stern, which results in a dramatic drop-off of economy in the range of 4 to 4.5 MPG. It shows how important it is to keep the weight in the boat balanced. However fuel flow meter is one thing, real world is another. Based upon precise mileage figures and gallons of fuel consumed, we averaged 4.6 miles per gallon in 2012.

There is an obvious relationship between weight and fuel consumption. I came to the conclusion that it is nearly impossible to gauge real world fuel mileage from boat test data -- what kind of magic do they use to conjure such stellar results? However, we were very presently surprised to experience 4.57 mpg real world consumption traveling 1,000 miles in 2012.