fuel economy for 9.9 kicker

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damason

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For those of you that use a 9.9 hp kicker with your main. Tell me about your fuel economy at different rpms on a C-Dory 25 Cruiser. Suzuki in 2008 has a new 9.9 hp with power tilt and trim, remote steering and 20" or 25" shaft. I have a 150 4-stroke Suzuki as a main engine. Thanks for the info on fuel economy for this 150 and thanks for the "www.boattest.com" link.
 
Generally gas engines get 14 hp per gallon an hour. You will be only using 6 to 7 hp to push the CD at 5 knots--and that will burn 1/2 gallon an hour. If you slow down to trolling speeds, you may use far less. If you keep the speed down, you should bet 10 miles a gallon with 9.9 hp.
 
Dave - Fuel consumption from a 9.9 Four stroke is minimal. I really do not notice the level of the tanks lower in 4-5 hours of trolling at 1.7mph to 2.6mph when on the main tanks. I have yet to establish a gallons per hour figure. I can vouch for the claim that the 9.9s are stingy with the fuel however.


Chris Bulovsky
Washburn Wi
 
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