Allisonxb2003 with 280 Q

[Buckmaster]

I am fishing a tourney this weekend and I would like to no my limits
How far will a full tank of fuel take me give me a mileage please
Xb03 with 280 1/2 inch above pad 28 chopper thanks for info

 

[2003225X]

I would estimate no more than 110-115 miles for an entire 30 gallons.

 

[Buckmaster]

Thanks I havnt ran a long way so I really didn't have any idea I have about a 90 mile roundtrip didn't no if I should take extra fuel

 

[ziemer]

If its 90 miles, you should be good. I've run that same distance with my 24 gallon in the GS. It came back on fumes, but I made it. With 6 extra gallons, you'll have plenty.

 

[suicidealli]

With a heavy load, and 2 guys figure 3 mpg of tournament running, and you should be safe.

 

[bigtis]

If its 90 miles, you should be good. I've run that same distance with my 24 gallon in the GS. It came back on fumes, but I made it. With 6 extra gallons, you'll have plenty.

Were you wfo. Most tourney guys run wfo. I know I could've made that in my Xb03/280ss but would've been at cruising speeds. I'm curious to know just how much he's capable of. I got 230 miles outta 22 gallons with my 200xs.

 

[ziemer]

Were you wfo. Most tourney guys run wfo. I know I could've made that in my Xb03/280ss but would've been at cruising speeds. I'm curious to know just how much he's capable of. I got 230 miles outta 22 gallons with my 200xs.

Yeah, but he's an Allison...his WFO, is at least 20+ mph over the next fastest, so he won't need to run wfo all day... :gasp :big grin :big grin

I wasn't WFO, but I was lugging around with 4 people in the boat all day with a lot of wtart and stops, which is sometime worse. My boat gets sh!tty mpg at 35-40 mph...

 

[bigtis]

Yeah, but he's an Allison...his WFO, is at least 20+ mph over the next fastest, so he won't need to run wfo all day... :gasp :big grin :big grin...

me likey dat statement, ohhhhhh so true.

 

[GotMyAlly]

I got 230 miles outta 22 gallons with my 200xs.

11 mpg? :shock:

 

[2003225X]

11 mpg? :shock:

Yeah, I would have to see that. I have heard they get good gas mileage, but that's a little too good to believe on that boat.

 

[h2oskiier30]

Maybe 'tis meant 130 miles on 22 gallons? That's almost 6 mpg, and much more likely.

 

[2Fast2Pass]

Ran loaded from Kissimmee to Okachobee and back on around 28 gal. and we did some wide open runs along the way. Not sure on the miles but it was a long way!

 

[ziemer]

Ran loaded from Kissimmee to Okachobee and back on around 28 gal. and we did some wide open runs along the way. Not sure on the miles but it was a long way!

Thats a long way...I'm sure its well over 100 miles. A few years ago, we did a run from Downtown Kissimmee, to the lock south of River Ranch, with a few detours in the lake, and it was 110 or 115 miles per my GPS. :cool

 

[ScottF]

My experience with my 2003 w/280 was a mpg best of 3.5mpg most of the time with 2 people live well full was about 3mpg. That motor just loves fuel!!

 

[Blob-head]

Buckmaster,

97 GS, 05 280, 30 Triton, elevation 1100feet. Been doing mileage checks
for a long time. 4000rpm-48mph-3.5mpg. 5200rpm-70mph 3.5mpg.
3600rpm-42 mph-4mpg. I like to do the long distance cruises,100 miles
I'd definitly take 5 gallons extra, can't hurt, you'll always use it. Never
know how the wind and water will be.


Bob

 

[SLOmofo]

I agree with Blob-head. When in doubt, error on the side of caution! 40+ lb limit won't do any good within sight of the weigh-in standing on the trolling motor a Minuit after "Your Time Is Up!"
Then if word gets back here you'd be Black Listed for sure!
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[Buckmaster]

Your right guys thanks for all the good info

 

[bigtis]

Maybe 'tis meant 130 miles on 22 gallons? That's almost 6 mpg, and much more likely.

The gps logged 220 something miles and I turned it on shortly after we left. Topped it off and it took 22 gallons. I meant 230, not 130. I could fish 4-5 times on the same tank. Call it 10 mpg.

 

[BigCountryx]

I bought a 7 gallon auxiliary fuel tank from a board member for my 03. No more sweating the fuel level when I got her skint back on the way to weigh in!!!