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High all. Running a 1996 270 Sundancer with 7.4l BravoII setup. Got a quick question. Can anyone give me an idea of typical fuel consumption either in gallons per hour at cruise (my boat cruises just on plane at about 21 knots at 3200 rpm) or in miles per gallon? I believe my boat is eating up fuel at an excessive rate and not sure why. It has had proper service just recently including new ignition components, oil change, the works and the boat only has 200 hours on it currently (153 of them mine and the others the previous owner). Specs say boat is equipped with 100 gallon fuel tank and if the gauge is correct, it appears I ate up about 75 gallons to make a run of approximately 30 miles out and 30 back and maybe 5 miles putting for the fish so 75 gallons seems extremely excessive. The trip out took about 1.5 hours, the trip back the same, and the putting for the fish could only have taken half hour at the most. By my calculations, that puts this boat at roughly 20 gallons per hour at cruise. Boat is equipped with the standard equip including the generator. Prop is in good condition, the trim tabs are adjusted to help the boat run flat, and the bottom paint is pristine. I would understand if I was heading into a strong headwind but today the weather was 5 knots variable winds. Any suggestions?
Please email me and let me know what you think: madmachines@sjgcc.com
Thanks a million all!
Please email me and let me know what you think: madmachines@sjgcc.com
Thanks a million all!