Another Bayliner owner is coming out of winter hibernation.

My 245 is now prepared for the coming season and I'm looking forward
to getting back on the water.

I have stored her ashore for the winter; launching is scheduled for
early March.

We had the controversy last year on types of fuel and I promised to
publish my consumption figures.

Last season I ran for 87 hours, covering 700 miles and consuming 187
gallons of Diesel. This gave me a consumption of 2.15 gph and 3.7
miles per gallon.
(Hours measured on engine hour meter, miles from GPS)

My average speeds are lowish, this is due to having a fairly long
stretch of restricted speed area from berth to open water and time
spent relaxing or fishing. However once in open water I open her up
and cruise in the low to mid twenties, dependant on conditions.

The maximum speed I have hit during the season was 30.5 knots

Fuel cost for the season was £384.

That should upset a few of you with petrol fuelled boats

Regards and best wishes to all Bayliner owners for the coming season

Ken