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The biggest MPG difference I see is is from the fuel load. Full tank, (over 600 lbs.), heavy cruising weight yields low 2. something MPG. Empty boat, low fuel and I'm over 3mpg. The long term average is at 2.6

On my last boat, we got by just fine with a porta-potty and a solar shower, but the head and a hot shower make it much less like camping. With an extra layer of insulation on the water heater, we can leave the dock on an afternoon, and have plenty of hot water for 2 short showers and...

(Minnow) Me and Vinny, one of the course officials.(The 2 legged one)

(Minnow) Cookie, the medic.

(Minnow) Don't I have the right-of-way here?

(Minnow) The tough way to tow a boat, knife at the ready in case it looses air.

(Minnow) A grey day but still very exciting.

(Minnow) More racing, different classes run together, different amount of laps. (4.7 miles)

(Minnow) Two choppers covering the race, one with divers, and one for photos.

(Minnow) Classes from single outboard to twin turbine.

(Minnow) P1class bracket racing, limited to 115 MPH

(Minnow) Philly waterfront

(Minnow) After a hand-off to the crane operators, back on the course.

(Minnow) The Minnow to the rescue. Tow Boat US sulking in the background.

(Minnow) The divers tied-off the capsized boat to Tow Boat Us, but were told to cut it loose when the owners found out it was a salvage and not a simple tow. Somehow, $10,000 seemed like too much for a 200 yard tow.

(Minnow) Oops! We had 2 medics on board with full gear, so we were the first to respond. After the pilots assured us they were OK, the divers on the rescue boat picked them up.

(Minnow) Start of the first race. Battleship NJ in background.

(Minnow) Wiggins Park Marina, Camden, NJ (across the Deleware River from Philadelphia)

(Minnow) More flotation? No, we set the course and clocked the distance.

Where can I get the manual for 25 bucks? The Helm site lists the BF 75 manual for $76 +S&H , and the BF 135/150 @ $120. (!)