SPEED AND FUEL CONSUMPTION

[BUY_B]

I'VE GOT AN 86 290XF, JUST WANTED TO COMPARE SPEED AND FUEL CONSUMPTION.
IF ANYONE HAS THE SAME BOAT WITH SMALL BLOCK CHEVY'S, 270 HP OR BETTER, WHAT KIND OF KNOTS ARE YOU CRUISING AT AND ABOUT WHAT IS YOUR FUEL CONSUMPTION.
I'M IN PROCESS OF REPOWERING WITH 300 HP COMPLETE NEW ENGINES. HOPING TO HELP BOTH. 18 KNOTS JUST AINT CUTTIN IT, AT ABOUT 2 GALLONS PER MILE. CANT HARDLY AFFORD TO GO OFF SHORE WITH GAS PRICES.
ANY HELP APPRECIATED. THANKS

[Capt. Bob]

TURN OFF YOUR CAPS Lock, please. :o
Thank you very much :)

[GoneFission]

Buy B:  Look at the "transom cooler" thread in this section.  

takeoff29 has a 29 as well - maybe the two of you could swap info.  

See ya on the water!