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Old 12-29-2012, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Fr. Frank View Post
Great motors. Very thirsty, though.
"thirsty" ??

that engine,if "propped" correctly,will burn approx 13-14gph @ full throttle

approx half that number @ cruise speed : 6-7gph @ cruise

now,if your cruise speed is 21kts,you're burning 7gph,that equates to 3nmpg...
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