88 Amberjack Fuel Usage...A Lot ?? Or A Little ??

[PeterCris]

Thanks Again All...

Looking At An 88 Sea Ray Amberjack 270. Boat Has Twin 4.3 Liter...190's ?? I Think...
Anybody Have any Idea approximately how many gallons per Hour She Might Use ??

Thanks
Pete

 

[semo549]

Re: 88 Amberjack Fuel Usage...A Lot ?? Or A Little ??

I'm guessing that rig is about #7000. Ballpark range of 15-16Gph at cruising speed.

 

[JoLin]

Re: 88 Amberjack Fuel Usage...A Lot ?? Or A Little ??

I'm guessing that rig is about #7000. Ballpark range of 15-16Gph at cruising speed.

That sounds like a good starting point. That's about what I burn with a normal load. Searay's archive lists that boat at 6570 lbs. dry. Mine is about 800 lbs heavier, but my motors have TBI instead of carbs.

My .02