Fuel Cosumption

[Robert K]

Hello, I am interested in anyone who is currently running a Penta MD21B. I am trying to get fuel consumption information. I will be leaving for some extended crusing, but have no idea what kind of fuel comsumption I can expect. I have just recently had some tuning up done on the engine, and a new engine hour meter installed. Since most of my engine usages has been fro short trips in/out of the marina, I never really had any long hours of operation to get an idea of fuel used. Anyone out there have any information?

Thank you

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Fuel Cosumption

Welcome to iboats!

I do not have that engine however, I did find a link on the net with fuel consumption data that might help.

http://www.engine-cemberci.com/engine/VOLVO/3.pdf

 

[Robert K]

Re: Fuel Cosumption

Thanks Bob, I will take a look at it. If all else fails, I will do it the old fashion way and keep some records. (-;

 

[abj87]

Re: Fuel Cosumption

looks like at half load at 2500 rpm your looking at 2.25 gph. the chart is kinda confusing it give it in lbs of diesel per kw so (35kw*.460lbm/kw) / 7.15 lbm/gal diesel = 2.25 gal hr

 

[180shabah]

Re: Fuel Cosumption

Thanks Bob, I will take a look at it. If all else fails, I will do it the old fashion way and keep some records. (-;

Then you will have accurate numbers for NEXT time