FUEL CONSERVATION
THE FOLLOWING ARE TIPS TO CONSERVE FUEL FOR BETTER MILEAGE AND TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THAT GASOLINE CAN HAVE ON MARINE LIFE.
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Distribute equipment, fuel, and passengers evenly throughout the boat, and do not overload the boat.
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Make sure the engine is adequate for the size and weight of the boat. Keep the engine in good shape with regular maintenance, and replace spark plugs regularly.
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Use the correct propeller, and regularly check it for damage.
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Drain all water from the bilge before leaving the dock, and keep the hull clean to reduce friction. Use a bailing can or a portable bilge on smaller boats.
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Shut the engine off when the boat is stopped or docked.
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Plane smoothly and evenly at take-off, then throttle back to cruising speed.
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Read the engine owner's manual for more details.
KEEP THE BILGE CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE.
