hmmm. worst case scenario, 17 mpg / 1000 miles = 58.8 gallons
59 gallons x $3.00 gal ("straight" diesel) = $177
How many terrorists could you put through training camp for $177 per trip?
Waterbug,
I appreciate your political view, and math skills, but I'm not sure if you read my post thoroughly. First, did you see what I was towing? There are 8 Catamarans on there, 2 boxes, 5 trailers and 7 kayaks (+or-). I definitely wasn't doing "70". So, with this load I think 18 mpg to me is pretty good.
My truck hasn't seen straight petroleum diesel in 150,000 miles. So unless you classify the midwest soybean and corn growers "terrorists" you made a slight error. Around town, in the summer I blend straight veggie oil with biodiesel. The straight oil costs $.45 per gallon. With Biodiesel there is an 85% reduction in hydrocarbon emissions, and no terrorist funding. From the pump Bio costs the same as petroleum diesel.
Actually for you locally in Naples, there is a great veg-oil co-op, check them out for more info on running your diesel vehicle for $.05per gallon.
http://www.naplesbiofuel.com/By the way, what do you tow your boat with?
Jeremy