Carbon Footprints

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:35 am

I think everyone should be aware of their impact on the environment, especially if they have a Bleeding Heart Liberal Brother In Law they would like to piss off at the next family gathering.

http://www.boatcarbonfootprint.com/

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:31 am

Who writes this stuff anyway...?

How to Reduce your Boat Carbon Footprint
The most obvious way to reduce your boatâ€™s carbon footprint is to reduce your overall fuel consumption. This can be done in a number of ways including:

Ease up on the throttle â€“ itâ€™s fun to go slow, too!- Maybe I'll trade her in for a blow boat...

Donâ€™t always run the engine at full throttle, ease back into cruise often to maximize your outting. Heck, I've got to be able to reach full throttle first!

Lightening up your boat by removing any excess items will help to remove unnecessary weight- Well that's no fun. The more, the merrier!

If youâ€™re looking at buying a boat, ensure the engine is the right size, and do not buy a carburated motor.- Now you tell me!

Consider a diesel engine over gasoline as diesel fuel burns cleaner, or better yet â€“ use biofuel! - How about giving me 50k...and I'll drop in a pair of diesels!

As with your car, consider your boat to be a non-idling area. - What about no-wake zones..?

Ensure your boatâ€™s propeller is ding free. - I'll check it every day...

Consider switching to a stainless steel propeller with thinner blades that result in lowered fuel usage. - I'll look into that...

Use an electronic fuel monitor to check fuel usage which helps to establish your optimal cruising speed. - That, I have...

Reduce overall drag by ensuring your boat hull is always kept clean.- Ok.

Not carrying any unnecessary excess water or fuel. - But I may get thirsty...and I might run out of gas...

If youâ€™re using your boat for longer trips, consider the installation of an auto pilot which will help to reduce fuel usage. - Yeah, and it'll be easier for me to take a quick nap on those long trips...

Using caution to avoid the spillage of gasoline and other toxic waste. - No radioactive waste from my boat..

Buying a boat with a new non-carbureted motor. - Didn't you already mention that...?

If you like to go fast, consider purchasing a smaller boat that will use less fuel. -No thanks...

Again, as with your car, consider boatpooling (same as carpooling) if youâ€™re all traveling to the same destination. - Only on work days when I actually have to go to work...

Following your engine manufacturerâ€™s maintenance schedule - I need to find the owners manual first...

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:52 am

interesting read

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:06 pm

I like Jamies take on it

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:46 pm

Stripermann2 wrote:
- Maybe I'll trade her in for a blow boat...

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Blow boat?!?!

I can't imagine falling that far down the evolutionary ladder. Imagine ending your day of boating 10 feet from where you started it. And then you have to stand on deck and give every power boater that passes you a dirty look. Oh my God!! Next we'll be getting to the marina by horse drawn carriage.

OK, I'll stop now.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:04 pm

Are you bull*#@% me? Who are these jokers? Someone with too much time on their hands for sure and I can well imagine they receive government funding.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:42 pm

Get rid of corn gas that way I'll get all of the HP that my engines make instead of 15% less which means more throttle to go as fast.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:24 pm

alexander38 wrote:Get rid of corn gas that way I'll get all of the HP that my engines make instead of 15% less which means more throttle to go as fast.

Hear Hear!

Send the corn to Japan - they can use it. We don't need it in our gas.

Do you Canadians have corn in your gas?

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:42 pm

rossjo wrote: Do you Canadians have corn in your gas?

yes
Regular has up to 10%
Mid grade 5%
Premium 0%

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:17 pm

Many marinas up here still around without the E10. Talks are that it may stay that way. Sure hope so.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:35 pm

Three years ago when I was telling my BHL ( BLEEDING HEART LIBERAL) brother in law about my new Trojan, all he could say was " How much gas does that thing burn?"

Without missing a beat, I said " Let's just say my carbon footprint will be about a mile wide!" It shut him right up.

So when I was browsing for a fuel consumption estimating formula last night and ran across the Carbon Footprint website I had to show you guys.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:23 pm

Good info foofer. The only thing I'm willing to do for now is make sure the engines are running properly. That's my little contribution.....it's a start. I think when the government and the big businesses that line thier pockets start practicing what they preach, I'll think about doing the same.