how to improve fuel milege?

bmurray

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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As some of you know I have an 85 Johnson 150hp on a 17' Charger. I would like to try to improve the fuel milege a bit. I know the GT's and Fast Strikes, get much better than my gas eater. Any help would be great. Thanks
 

mrm

Seaman
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Re: how to improve fuel milege?

Remove as much weight as possible and run at 3000 to 4000 rpm, not wot. And make sure your prop. is in the best shape.<br />MRM
 
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DJ

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Re: how to improve fuel milege?

bmurray,<br /><br />A two stroke 150 hp. engine is never going to be economical. I don't think you can use economy and 150 hp. in the same sentence.<br /><br />The "loopers" will be more efficient by design.<br /><br />The only way to make sure you are getting the max. is to keep your rpm's down. The rate of fuel useage between 3/4 and WOT is a very wide.
 

bmurray

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Re: how to improve fuel milege?

OK, I'm going to run a bit slower for sure, and get the prop fixed or get a new one. But what makes the GT's and Fast Strikes as much as 3x better on gas? This is from my local dealer. Thanks
 

mrm

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Re: how to improve fuel milege?

Weight and fast lines. The shape of the boat.<br /> MRM
 
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