mbevins
Guru
I want to install a Maratron Fuel Flow System on the boat. I have DD6-71s that are 450HP. Fuel lines that feed them are 1/2". The sensors come with either 1/4" or 3/8" ports, the smaller for lower horse power engines.
Here's where it gets tricky. I want to be able to monitor fuel flow when the boat is only running 7-9MPH (she's a planning boat cruises at 21Knt) as well as the higher cruising speed. I contacted Maratron support and they said to use the smaller 1/4" sensor. I have great reservations about this as I just can't see this restriction working.
Does anyone have a system installed rated at this horsepower that can read accurately from the low end of 1GPH up to the normal cruising consumption of 16-18GPH.
The lower end is important as I'm looking to install this in preparation for the Loop this summer.
Here's where it gets tricky. I want to be able to monitor fuel flow when the boat is only running 7-9MPH (she's a planning boat cruises at 21Knt) as well as the higher cruising speed. I contacted Maratron support and they said to use the smaller 1/4" sensor. I have great reservations about this as I just can't see this restriction working.
Does anyone have a system installed rated at this horsepower that can read accurately from the low end of 1GPH up to the normal cruising consumption of 16-18GPH.
The lower end is important as I'm looking to install this in preparation for the Loop this summer.