Volvo Penta AQ271C gph/fuel consumption

[John Dismang]

Hey guys! I have a 1988 Volvo Penta AQ271C and I am thinking of taking a long trip down the ohio river. I can't find anything to let me know the fuel consumption or gallons per hour of fuel used. Does anyone have any figures on this? The engine is in a 26' cruiser that weighs about 6500lb with a duo-prop. I have the engine manual but it says nothing of gph. Any info would be great!

 

[bayliner_az]

Re: Volvo Penta AQ271C gph/fuel consumption

Not 1:1 but I'm running a 1988 Bayliner 2150 225E with AQ275. I use ~7gph pulling skiirs, tubes etc. (lots of starts and stops)

 

[fuzzybob]

Re: Volvo Penta AQ271C gph/fuel consumption

Top it off and go cruise around for an hour or so then top it off again. Have fun on your trip.

 

[John Dismang]

Re: Volvo Penta AQ271C gph/fuel consumption

I figure that is probably what I will have to do. I've looked everywhere and I can't find any charts or anything on it so an hours ride will be the only way.