Re: Fuel Burn in GPH for 4.3L
 

Four Winns website is awesome. It will show every model, engine, and prop combintion at the RPMS in 500rpm increments at what speed and the GPH. I used it to compare boats.

Re: Fuel Burn in GPH for 4.3L
 

We need pictures of the second test to be able to scientifically exam the results! :yes_grin: :wink_thumbup:

I have at times been able to make several trips to the lake without adding gas (and I don't run much at slower speeds). I have also used as many as 3 tanks of gas in one day at Lake Texoma (huge lake - and I made several trips around it).

I don't tend to conserve gas (forgive me oh tree huggers) as I like to hear the 4 barrel kick in. I will even hit the button to lift the deck when I do a hole shot just to hear it :D

Re: Fuel Burn in GPH for 4.3L
 

1994 182 Barchetta with 4.3L Mercruiser, 4 bbl. carb and High-5 prop. (Don't know the pitch.) Cruised for 2-1/2 hours yesterday and about an hour bringing her around to the slip last Friday. About 2 hours was at 1000 RPM getting between slip and lake (it's a long haul), and in another no-wake zone. The other 1-1/2 hours was planed-out at 2700-3300 RPM - mostly 3000 RPM. Tank was filled before we splashed. Gauge is now bouncing between 7/8 and full.

Jim