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Ray Girard
Mar 18, 2007 - 8:43PM
Fuel consumption

Does anyone remember the fuel consumption of the Detroit Diesel engines at approx. 8 knots?

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Mar 18th, 2007 - 8:43 PM
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Jeff Shook
Jul 17, 2007 - 10:47PM
Re: Fuel consumption

Ray, the fuel consumption on the Detroit's at 8 knots is 4.3 gallons per hour. Increasing to 8.3 knots is 7.1 g/hr and a speed of 8.9 knots give you 9.1 g/hr. I have the fuel curve chart in an Excel spreadsheet if you need it. Jeff

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Jul 17th, 2007 - 10:47 PM
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Ray Girard
Jul 17, 2007 - 11:45PM
Re: Re: Fuel consumption

Yes, ...I'd love the spreadsheet.

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Jul 17th, 2007 - 11:45 PM
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Bill Wechter
Sep 18, 2007 - 6:35AM
Re: Re: Re: Fuel consumption

I just motored the 44309 from San Diego to Newport. Or in May and my fuel burn was 5 gph at 1450 rpm which is 7.5 to 8.5 knots into NW winds averaging 25 kts. Hope that helps. Bill

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Judy
Apr 6, 2011 - 8:37PM
Re: Fuel consumption

Hello There Ray -

Can you tell me who manufactured your lifeboat? What what are the gasoline milage for today?

Kind Regards,
Judy

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Apr 6th, 2011 - 8:37 PM
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