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New Merc 300HP-V8 (4.6L)

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11-29-2020, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoose

Very impressive fuel numbers Jim.

Thanks Ken. When I repowered with a new fuel efficient 4-stroke 300 HP motor my goal was 3.2 mpg cruise. My old 2-stroke Yamaha 225 was around 2.6. So I'm VERY happy with the ~ 3.4 mpg I'm seeing now at 30 mph cruise. That's a 30% improvement in fuel mileage vs. 2 stroke. Does that sound about right?

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