Publisher's Synopsis
Fuelish Pleasure Boats is the layman's comprehensive guide to all things affecting and improving marine fuel usage.
With 18 chapters of ideas, suggestions, and projects designed to help the average boat owner maximize fuel dollars for either diesel or gas powered boats, this book's "you-should-try-this" approach is guided by author Larry Pratt, an experienced marine mechanic and inventor who has conducted years of research in testing various hulls. Fuelish Pleasure Boats' includes tips and tricks on:- Working with the wind
- Gas engine tuning and changes
- Diesel performance
- How to reduce drag
- Real-life results of modifications from one of Pratt's unique inventions that typically returns more in fuel savings than the cost of this book!
In addition, this book includes more than 60 photos, graphs, and charts; plans for the most cost-effective fixes; a directory of sources for parts; and forms and checklists for do-it-yourself testing.
Regardless of diesel or gas power, the semiplaning hull with more than five tons displacement can be helped by the information included within Fuelish Pleasure Boats.
