Hey there - if you comb through the pages from the beginning - you’ll find some good feedback on RPMs vs Speed vs Fuel Burn from many of us. Personally, I like 2260-2280, with a sprinkling of 2350 mixed in the good measure, but she runs all day at 2280 burning 40gph. As far as the genny goes, I’m trying to get better at running it 100% of the time when away from the dock. You can’t overexercise it, and the more they run the better. Also, under a full load it’ll burn a gallon an hour. That gallon an hour is better than worrying about discharged batteries and our boats are meant to have all the comforts of home which require the genny.
Your right on generator, how many hours is the most you've ever seen on one?
Way less than the 30,000 the generator motor is rated for without a major rebuild! I’ve personally seen over 5000 hours a recreational use boat, but those are few and far between. Most of us probably less than 1500, which is sad!
What is your approximate speed at 2280??
23-24 knots depending on old, wind, tide, etc. sometime 25+ at that rpm depending on the above.
Black water discharge is port forward of the port motor - Gray water is dumped directly into the main discharge pipe on the starboard side.
Same or damn close to it.
What year is your boat?
2007
Mine burn pretty damn close to eachother on the Smartcraft and at the pump (verified). That being said, there are a few things that could drive up fuel burn - assuming you're synced when running. First thing to check would be really dirty AirSeps on the motor. Those filters may look ok from the outside, but the Coalesce (*sp) filters on the inside, if they're restricting flow at all will drive up fuel burn a bit. However, a couple of gallons either way between the motors is likely considered to be within spec. Curious to know others input here. Mine are within . (points) of eachother.
Yes synced when running, I was told at first it was generator by someone then noticed its not
