[cookiesc23]

I'am just about to complete the purchase of my first boat a 2008 sc23 5L mercruiser. I know this is probably a little late but can anyone shed any light on the fuel consumption of this boat.

[MariahNY]

i have a 2008 23sc as well... great boat.. as far as gas mileage goes, it has about a 60 gallon tank.. it will cost you about 130+ dollars to fill up but will last you many trips.. nice purchase!


just curious what you paid for it??

[cookiesc23]

£28000 REGISTERED JULY 2008 ON BRAND NEW BRAKED ROAD TRAILOR FITTED WITH GARMIN CHART PLOTTER , FISH FINDER AND VHF RADIO.

ALL WE NEED NOW IS SOME NICE WEATHER AND THE PRICE OF FUEL TO DROP.

IN SCOTLAND AT THE MOMENT IT IS RAINING AND FUEL IS £1.04 PER LITRE

[DJ77]

Craig,

Just purchased 2008 SC23 80 hours and mint condition. How you getting on with yours. What was the fuel consumption? Im in Wales so petrol at 1.14.

Cheers,

Darren

[billy b]

I bought a 2007 SC23 with same engine and this is my second "summer" with it. Got good use this year and have found it quite economical. Cruising at around 3000 rpm (22-24mph) using about 4 mpg by my calculations. Best price around Bangor £1.12 per litre (marina £1.30plus; daylight robbery!). Building up good arm muscles carrying Jerry cans!

Big son doing some skiing now which increases consumption slightly but big engine pulls him easily.

I think it is a great boat so hope you enjoy!

[DJ77]

What you pay for the sc23. Where can i buy bits and pieces for it?

[billy b]

Don't really buy Mariah bits and pieces. Normal mercruiser parts are bought by the guy that services it. I am very lucky he is really good and much cheaper than the dealers.

I need new canvas covers made as the originals are not suited to the Northern Ireland climate. I am just going to get them priced by 3 local firms who make bespoke covers and take the one that suits best. No point in getting Mariah to send the proper ones as you could spit through them!

I bought my boat 2 years ago with 122 hrs on it on good 4 wheel trailer, no GPS or fishfinder (which I have recently bought) cost £22k. Thought it was good value at the time.

[stevev]

Hi gents
Anybody know if you have to take engine out to take stater motor off 5l mercruser sc23 2008
cheers
steve