1999 Pantera
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Yeah, in the caribbean we use a boat more like a car...surrounded by water. So a good handeling rough water boat is in demand. I'm hoping to get good MPG out of the 6.2 small blocks but I have no idea what to expect. Anybody out there with small blocks in a 28' that could give me an idea? I'm thinking close to 2 mpg...
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I was pretty suprised with the fuel consumption on the 28, albeit not a pantera. It wasn't that much different then my 24 python with a single 502. All in all I probobly burned an extra 25 gallons on a normal weekend over the single engine boat. I only needed 2800-3500 rpm compared to the 4000-5000 rpm on the single.
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I'm thinking about going with a Merc system view gage... gives you all that info. If you crusing long distances it would help to know the most effeient cruise. I guess you could also do it the old fashion way... fill the tank, ride a certain distance, then fill up again- for MPG.
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some fuel flow meters cant keep up w/ big hp flow.
plus you may need to take dramamine while watching it.
Tom, austin hit it on the head... fill up, run a good ways at a consistent cruise, then fill again. Then use your 6th grade math.
plus you may need to take dramamine while watching it.
Tom, austin hit it on the head... fill up, run a good ways at a consistent cruise, then fill again. Then use your 6th grade math.
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Wasn't sure how good the meters actually worked. They are kinda pricey anyways if I remember & that being the case it would be like the people who go out & spend several thousand dollars on an econamy car to save money in fuel...
Just thought one would be pretty cool to have if they actually worked.