Ditto Rick, We're changing from a Blazer (ultimate gas hog) to a mini-van this year to increase mileage by about 30%. Planning on 10 regattas, two of which are 7 1/2 hours one way from our home. We're also planning on dragging some newbies along to the closer events. The sailors with a passion will still show up, it's all relative to what you want to spend your money on. Is it fuel or dish network?