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Old 11-09-2017, 03:49 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by djmarchand View Post
I think you guys are grossly underestimating the fuel economy of twin 454 gassers going slow pushing a 34' semi-displacement cruiser to 7-8 kts.
Lot's of figures I know, but hey I am a figures guy ;-).

Edit: I just saw Diver Dave's post after I posted and agree. His observation supports my belief that it will take a lot more fuel than you guys are thinking.

David
My data is a very small subset of flowscan data points, taken both ways in a channel, etc etc. And, I had the Roc carbs replaced with better ones.
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