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Outboard Engines: 38% more fuel efficient, quieter and better for the environment
A recent study of outboard motors yielded evidence that quieter motors are also more fuel efficient as well as better for the environment. The test was run on a 1988 Evinrude outboard motor versus a 2008 Evinrude outboard motor. The results of the test were as follows:
A comparison of the two engines:
- The 2008 motor was 38% more fuel efficient than the 20-year old version
- Based on Friday’s fuel prices at the dock, this equates to a savings of $16 per hour
- The most startling difference between the two motors was when both were started – the 2008 hummed quietly as it warmed up, while the 1988 motor gargled and spewed smoke and fumes for several minutes
April 8th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent?…
A recent study of outboard motors yielded evidence that quieter motors are also more fuel efficient as well as better for the environment. The test was run on a 1988 Evinrude outboard motor versus a 2008 Evinrude outboard motor. The results of the te…
April 8th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent?…
A recent study of outboard motors yielded evidence that quieter motors are also more fuel efficient as well as better for the environment. The test was run on a 1988 Evinrude outboard motor versus a 2008 Evinrude outboard motor. The results of the te…
April 9th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
The test was run on a 1988 Evinrude outboard motor versus a 2008 Evinrude outboard motor. The results of the test were as follows:…
April 9th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
The test was run on a 1988 Evinrude outboard motor versus a 2008 Evinrude outboard motor. The results of the test were as follows:…
April 9th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
The test was run on a 1988 Evinrude outboard motor versus a 2008 Evinrude outboard motor. The results of the test were as follows:…
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:26 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
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June 3rd, 2008 at 5:26 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
Valuable information and good quality boating products, find these and more in this extensive site. You’ll surely be delighted that a site like this has been generous enough to make such offering….
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:28 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
Valuable information and good quality boating products, find these and more in this extensive site. You’ll surely be delighted that a site like this has been generous enough to make such offering….
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:30 am
Quieter Engines more Fuel Efficent? | Bull Dog Boat Werks…
Valuable information and good quality boating products, find these and more in this extensive site. You’ll surely be delighted that a site like this has been generous enough to make such offering….