fuel burn Albin 30fc

[gsigler]

I have Albin 30FC with 265hp Perkins Diesel. Just purchased bring down from Nashville to Pensacola. would like to get an idea of fuel burn at say 7-8kt maybe 1800 -2000 RPM. George Sgiler

[gsigler]

I answered my own question about fuel burn on my Albin 30FC with 265hp Perkins. I brought the boat down river from Gallatin, TN to Demopolis, Al about 600 miles. It was generally smooth water so I played with different power settings and stern planes to determine best speed:fuel burn. I found that with planes full up at 1700RPM's the boat made about 8.7MPH. If I added power or moved the planes the boat either used more fuel for gaining only .3 to .5 MPH. At 1700 RPM's the fuel burn was right at 5.5GPH. Boat was very happy at that speed and so was I. Comfortable ride and not nearly as much noise as higher RPM's. I will bring boat on down river to Pensacola when the Demopolis Lock is repaired, estimated mid May 2024. I had just purchased this boat and myself and two friends were aboard and we were very comfortable and even though a small galley, we ate like kings. Will comment on overall trip when reaching Pensacola. But so far this boat has met all my expectations. One can expect to transit 12 locks on trip from say Nashville to Demopolis. Most locks were fast and easy except the one time we caught a barge just entering on the opposite side and we waited for 45 min. for it to clear.

[Tree]

Just for reference. My 28 will return about 2.5 nm to the gallon but that’s with a yanmar 6lp. I’m hoping to see a better return with the new running gear and should have an idea in the next month.

[Nancy]

Hi George -- welcome to the forum if I haven't said that already.

Thanks for the follow-up on the first part of your trip. Sounds like a good adventure! Look forward to hearing about what comes next.

[REBMystic]

Just for reference. My 28 will return about 2.5 nm to the gallon but that’s with a yanmar 6lp. I’m hoping to see a better return with the new running gear and should have an idea in the next month.

Imperial gallon?!