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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby denpooch » June 22nd, 2019, 7:15 am

Thanks folks. The feedback is very helpful.
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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby bud37 » June 22nd, 2019, 7:55 am

We have the mx 6.2 mercs.....run mostly at hull speed, but on step around 3200 trimmed.
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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby Cooler » June 25th, 2019, 10:13 am

32 to 34 is not working the engines hard at all. I have found that running at 3000 is that sweet spot on my boat. 17GPH at 18 to 19MPH. At 3400 I burn 24GPH, at 23MPH. 8-) er
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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby Sadey » June 30th, 2019, 8:38 am

For those with 8.1s this might help. So far on our trip from Racine Wisconsin to Sister Bay in Door County Wisconsin the numbers are pretty close. For us 3200rpms-20 SOG- 31 GPH. That’s with all bags full of gas and half a tank of water. Oh yea and a @#$& ton of booze and food. At that load my WOT is 4200rpms.
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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby denpooch » July 1st, 2019, 9:24 am

I found this on Boat Test regarding 36 Mariner with 6.0 Crusaders. Sorry about the sizing.

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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby Cooler » July 1st, 2019, 10:12 am

Sadey, planning a day trip to Fish Creek today. Just FYI. Also, will be driving through Sister Bay on Thursday, on way to Ellison Bay to visit friends and family. What slip # are you? If schedule permits, will stop by and say quick hello. Finally, I will be at the boat store tomorrow. Is there anything you need, wished you brought up? Are you thinking about cruising to Menominee at all during your stay? 8-) er
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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby Scape1 » July 4th, 2019, 10:52 am

I have a 2000 356 Carver with 8.1 Horizons. Would like input on recommended cruising speed. Thank you for your time.
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Re: Question regarding cruising rpm's

Postby bud37 » July 8th, 2019, 8:56 am

denpooch wrote:Source of the post I found this on Boat Test regarding 36 Mariner with 6.0 Crusaders. Sorry about the sizing.

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Well .....based on yesterday that chart is pretty much dead on with what I saw.
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