I use 0.67 gph when cruising my Landfall 38 with 2-blade prop & 3hmf engine.
Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > On Feb 17, 2016, at 11:45 PM, Tracy Hirsh via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I also use about 3/4 gph running 5-6 knots at 2000 rpm (or sometimes slightly > less depending on the chop and wind conditions). > > I am running the original Universal M35 but, despite high mileage, it has > been maintained well and runs efficiently. I have a 2 blade, feathering Max > Prop. > > Just as an aside, if the wind is pretty brisk and you can expect to be > heeling at 20 degrees, and you should expect that if you have sails up and > little crew, You should make sure you have more than 1/4 tank of fuel if you > will be motorsailing (running the engine while sailing). If the fuel gets too > low you run the risk of getting air in your fuel line when heeled and the > engine could be impossible to restart until the system is bled. You can > always remove and filter any fuel left in your tanks before you service them > and re-add the fuel. > > Tracy Hirsh > SV Ogopogo > C&C 37+ CB > Fairhope AL > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
