08-15-2021, 05:17 AM
If you can swing the time to do it, go by water. You’ll learn a lot about your boat and have lifetime memories. If you like to anchor out, you can save a ton vs marina hopping. My 4000 Express with 8.3 Cummins averaged 4 gph at a steady 9-10 knots (1150 rpm max) on our trip Florida to Maine (and back). Still burned a lot of fuel but only about half as much as would have at higher speeds to cover the same distance. With the tankage we could be selective about where we purchased fuel which also saved a good bit of dough.
