----- Original Message ----- From: "Enodreven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:25 PM Subject: [canals-list] Boat MPG How to Measure
> Hi, >> >> Just some thoughts while we are talking about Car Tax as this is I >> believe >> is based upon the fuel consumption or perhaps more correctly on the >> emissions and linking this to the possible phasing out of Red Diesel, I >> thought it would be interesting to know what individual boats MPG are, >> but like everything I am sure this is not straight forward, What would be >> the best and most equitable way to measure a boats MPG any ideas. >> >> Brian >> > > How about hours per gallon/litre? > > Sue nb Nackered Navvy > > Hi, Sue > > Would the hours be while travelling under power, or just on tickover ? > I don't believe you can measure mpg on boats hence the better measurement of hours per litre. Our speed under power is 2mph with less past moored boats. Sue nb Nackered Navvy
