Fuel Consumption..3406 Cat
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Bendit
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- Westcoaster 53 converted to pleasure
We have a Cat 3406 but rated at 540hp. However, our vessel is*a bit*heavier displacement (35,000lbs)*and quite a bit*longer (53ft), and our consumption at hull speed (9.2kn) is 4.7 gals/hour or 18 liters/hour.
*I suggest you join boatdiesel.com ($25) and use the prop/power calculator on the website. You enter all the parameters and it will tell you the fuel consumption at a range of speeds.
Cheers,
-- Edited by Bendit on Tuesday 29th of March 2011 01:14:05 PM
*I suggest you join boatdiesel.com ($25) and use the prop/power calculator on the website. You enter all the parameters and it will tell you the fuel consumption at a range of speeds.
Cheers,
-- Edited by Bendit on Tuesday 29th of March 2011 01:14:05 PM
FF
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38 ft trawler, semi displacement, 30,000 lb hull. 8 knots. Thanks for your imput.
8K is too high a cruising speed for any economy in a 38 ft boat , 6K would be far better.
Yes you will be able to go 8K , but the fuel burn may well be half or 1/3 at the slower speed.
8K is too high a cruising speed for any economy in a 38 ft boat , 6K would be far better.
Yes you will be able to go 8K , but the fuel burn may well be half or 1/3 at the slower speed.
FF
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And of course using the engine at its best fuel flow / power rating 210 hp will probably be 15GPH and a thrilling 15K.
