Thanks for all the responses. I'll estimate it at 1 gph and call it good. Cheers, Al
> On Feb 18, 2016, at 7:06 AM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I use 0.67 gph when cruising my Landfall 38 with 2-blade prop & 3hmf engine. > > Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > >> On Feb 17, 2016, at 11:45 PM, Tracy Hirsh via CnC-List >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I also use about 3/4 gph running 5-6 knots at 2000 rpm (or sometimes >> slightly less depending on the chop and wind conditions). >> >> I am running the original Universal M35 but, despite high mileage, it has >> been maintained well and runs efficiently. I have a 2 blade, feathering Max >> Prop. >> >> Just as an aside, if the wind is pretty brisk and you can expect to be >> heeling at 20 degrees, and you should expect that if you have sails up and >> little crew, You should make sure you have more than 1/4 tank of fuel if you >> will be motorsailing (running the engine while sailing). If the fuel gets >> too low you run the risk of getting air in your fuel line when heeled and >> the engine could be impossible to restart until the system is bled. You can >> always remove and filter any fuel left in your tanks before you service them >> and re-add the fuel. >> >> Tracy Hirsh >> SV Ogopogo >> C&C 37+ CB >> Fairhope AL >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
