Fuel economy

Qld_Kev

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What fuel economy are people getting. I think my engine is a bit thirsty. <br /> <br />15ft f/g runabout 2stroke 55hp = 1nm/Litre <br />(it was a bumpy day around 15knot winds)
 

tfbrown1270

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Re: Fuel economy

That sounds exceptional(ly bad)...I have a 16 ft aluminum with an 85 hp 2 stroke o/b (Force)...at bttw (-alls to the wall) it burns 20 liters (5 gallons) in 1.0 hr (35 mph) thats about 5 gallons an hour or 7 miles per gallon if math serves me right ....at 75% or so 1.5 hours (25 mph)...... at just above planing speed (abt 50% power) 2.0 hours (15 mph)......at the dock and having a beer those 20 liters last all day.....sometimes two or three (days not beers) :) ...I'm interested to hear of others experiances...<br />Tim
 

JB

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Re: Fuel economy

Outboard Non-repair topic.
 
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