Posted by EaglesPDX on 07/27/13 - 3:12 PM
#3
Heck of a boat but 300HP engines!!
When you get it rigged, start a thread on "Engines". I'd be curious about the fuel efficiency of the rig. The closest current Whaler is the 28' Conquest which is a 7300#'s vs. 27 FC WD at 5600#.
Will the 300HP's have a fuel management system?
The most efficient engine combo on that boat is the 225HP Verados. The 250HP Verados see pretty significant drop in mpg and in the range in which you can get best mpg.
225HP
1.5 mpg from 26-31 mph with 1.56 at 26 mph the best.
250HP
1.52 at 34 mph with 1.52 at 34 mph the best.
Slower or faster the mpg drops with the 250HP setup.
At 2000# lighter, you would think most efficient for the 27 FC WD would be 400-450HP combo and pushing 2 mpg which would be really good for a big boat like that.
Edited by EaglesPDX on 07/27/13 - 3:16 PM