fuel range in a 20
 

This is a pretty broad question but those of you with 20s what is your fuel range with 150 or what is your guess on my boat. It is 1978 20 sf with a 2001 merc efi 150. The boat has a 50 gallon gas tank. The reason I ask this question is becuase I will be finishing my boat in the next week and half,(hopefully) and I wont have time to really test my boat out before I have a fishing tournament that I am competiting in. If all goes as plans I will be able to splash the boat in the fsu lake and test it out but I wont be able to test the range.
Thanks,
George

Re: fuel range in a 20
 

you should be able to cruise at 2miles per gallon so 100 miles is probably a safe guess [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Are you fishing offshore? I would try and get out and do a test run asap good luck

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George,
This probably doesn't help a whole lot, but I think you'll be better 3+ mpg at cruising speed. If you're concerned then bring an extra jug along or buy a flow meter.

My old wellcraft v20 with a 200hp yamaha which was much much heavier than a 20ft seacraft would average 2.8 - 3.0 mpg @ 30mph : navman.

Re: fuel range in a 20
 

George,
Remember that you can't use the total tank capacity in your equation. You probably have 45 usable gallons.

Re: fuel range in a 20
 

George,

I'm no fan of guessing, and none of us have your exact setup (even if someone has a 20' with that engine, the two will suck fuel differently). So, for just a small amount of peace-of-mind, if you are concerned about it you might think about the five gallon jug like a previous post suggested.

I have a heavier setup than you with a t-top/75 gallon tank/all wood redo/ 4-stroke engine/ etc. and at 4,000rpm I get pretty decent mileage according to the Floscan unit, but without testing it, anything about your situation is merely a guess.

Re: fuel range in a 20
 

I can get over 3.5 mpg cruising an '02 carbed Merc 150 at 4000 on a 20' Grady White CC. My boat is a bit heavier than your 20' SeaCraft so on calm water, I would expect every bit of 3.75 mpg from your setup.

These Merc. are very fuel efficient. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Re: fuel range in a 20
 

Yea I was trying to get a general idea, since I have never ran this set up before. I am gonna figure less than 3 miles per gallon becuase I wont be running the boat at cruising speed at all times and I dont know the motors' performance. Thanks for all the info.
-George

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Another comparison for you george....

Two summers ago, I ran approx. 30 miles at about 3000 RPM (twas a rough morning), trolled for about 7 hours at 6 kts, then ran about 25 miles back at 4000 as it had calmed down nicely. I covered about 112 miles on 43 gallons. My Navman told me I was drinking about 2 gal/hr at the 6 kts.

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20 footer scepter with 135 merc carbed motor will get an easy 3 mpg at 3600 rpms. At least mine does. I have a dole fin no tabs. Hope this helps. Scotty.

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George,
I have 2003 20' Master angler with 150 Yamaha HPDI a 70 gallon tank and coffin box console. Last wednesday in a solid 2 foot chop on Long Island Sound I ran 2 hours at 28 mph. When I refilled the tank I had burned about 12 gallons of fuel.
Chris