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DaveS posted 10-09-2007 10:14 AM ET (US)
I took my 1991 17' Outrage with a 1991 120hp Johnson out to the Shrewsbury Rocks Sunday with my two sons and had a great time...I decided to test my economy of the engine so I filled an auxilary fuel tank with about 5.5 gallons of fuel, connected it to my fuel system and headed out...I was able to travel about 9 miles in the ocean, almost to the rocks but ran out about a mile short of my destination. The funny thing was, as my engine was cutting out due to lack of fuel, I started thinking gto myself, "what's up with the engine!!!" Then I remembered, I had the main fuel tank closed off...I opened the valve and it started right up...but then stalled out again...this time I started to get that uneasy feeling we all get when the engine doesn't seem to want to run...I start playing with the primer bulb, connections, etc...then it dawned on me, I still had my empty fuel tank connected the fuel system...a quick dis-connect, pump the bulb and I'm off to the races...
We had a wonderful day on the water...didn't catch much but the kids really enjoyed themselves...with today's gas prices, those 17' hulls continue to show their diversity...fishing a river or lake, inshore and offshore fishing...can't do that with many hulls...the seas were about 2-3' but the ride was nice...it's just a great design...I'm looking to put one more trip on her before she's ready for bed this winter...
Can't say enough good things about those classic hulls...you get your money's worth!
JMARTIN posted 10-09-2007 06:16 PM ET (US)
Am I missing something here? You went 9 miles on 5.5 gallons? Jeepers, Old Smokey can do 9 miles on about 4 gallons and it's a 1992 200hp OMC pushing a Revenge 22 with too much gear on her. John
DaveS posted 10-10-2007 08:30 AM ET (US)
I'm not sure, to be honest...I don't think I was running the boat at the optimum rpms and it was in rougher seas...I'll have to try it again in calmer water or maybe in the river...from what I've also learned, those engines have a tendency to be thirsty...
The boat, however, really did a nice job...I think it's a great design and very functional...

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Author	Topic: 17' Outrage...great day on the water...
DaveS	posted 10-09-2007 10:14 AM ET (US) I took my 1991 17' Outrage with a 1991 120hp Johnson out to the Shrewsbury Rocks Sunday with my two sons and had a great time...I decided to test my economy of the engine so I filled an auxilary fuel tank with about 5.5 gallons of fuel, connected it to my fuel system and headed out...I was able to travel about 9 miles in the ocean, almost to the rocks but ran out about a mile short of my destination. The funny thing was, as my engine was cutting out due to lack of fuel, I started thinking gto myself, "what's up with the engine!!!" Then I remembered, I had the main fuel tank closed off...I opened the valve and it started right up...but then stalled out again...this time I started to get that uneasy feeling we all get when the engine doesn't seem to want to run...I start playing with the primer bulb, connections, etc...then it dawned on me, I still had my empty fuel tank connected the fuel system...a quick dis-connect, pump the bulb and I'm off to the races... We had a wonderful day on the water...didn't catch much but the kids really enjoyed themselves...with today's gas prices, those 17' hulls continue to show their diversity...fishing a river or lake, inshore and offshore fishing...can't do that with many hulls...the seas were about 2-3' but the ride was nice...it's just a great design...I'm looking to put one more trip on her before she's ready for bed this winter... Can't say enough good things about those classic hulls...you get your money's worth!
JMARTIN	posted 10-09-2007 06:16 PM ET (US) Am I missing something here? You went 9 miles on 5.5 gallons? Jeepers, Old Smokey can do 9 miles on about 4 gallons and it's a 1992 200hp OMC pushing a Revenge 22 with too much gear on her. John
DaveS	posted 10-10-2007 08:30 AM ET (US) I'm not sure, to be honest...I don't think I was running the boat at the optimum rpms and it was in rougher seas...I'll have to try it again in calmer water or maybe in the river...from what I've also learned, those engines have a tendency to be thirsty... The boat, however, really did a nice job...I think it's a great design and very functional...