Fuel usage 575's
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04-12-2004, 07:16 PM
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That will depend on the boat. Ck this site and find a boat similiar with 575's
http://www.boattest.com/main.aspx
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I have heard that merc. uses this formula,,,, HP divided by 12 = fuel consumption at 80% throttle...
For example,, twin 500 EFI's = 940 hp divided by 12 = 80 gallons per hour @ 4,100 rpms. so I would assume approx 100 GPH or more at WFOT. Might as well hook up a garden hose...
For example,, twin 500 EFI's = 940 hp divided by 12 = 80 gallons per hour @ 4,100 rpms. so I would assume approx 100 GPH or more at WFOT. Might as well hook up a garden hose...
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