Gould,

The only way for all of humanity to reduce their dependence on oil, is for
the cost of oil to exceed the cost of finding acceptable alternative energy
or the cost of improving the efficiency of the oil consumed. Since some
estimate we only have about 40 yrs of oil left, we better get on the stick
quickly.


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General question:

Have this summer's higher prices for marine fuel changed the way in
which you use your boat or the frequency with which you use it?

If so, how?

If not, is there a price per gallon that you believe would influence
your boating activities or frequency? How high would that be?


Me: Slow boater with very fuel efficient boat, not making any changes
to usage. Price per gallon could double or triple without driving me
off the water, (but in a 150 engine hour year I will burn les than 400
gallons of fuel).

For many boaters, fuel is simply an incidental expense, but for others
(small fast boat with a big engine) it could represent a significant
percentage of total costs.