Merc 175hp 2002 2 stroke fuel burn?

[ozynorts]

Anyone have a rough idea what sort of economy this motor would have?
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=12805268
I wouldn't have the cash to replace the motor so if it sucks the juice it makes it a real tough one because this boat ticks a lot of boxes.

[John_R]

Sorry mate - it's sucks the juice....

[ozynorts]

thought it might. it is the problem with some of those older donks. bugger

[wags on the water]

Why not contact the seller and ask for his figures?

[ozynorts]

doing that also but just trying to get other opinions on the usage. All info helps (mostly, i think????)

[FisHard]

Going by the cowl on the motor, its an efi, which are 10pc better than carby. Knock old mate down a few grand and forget about fuel usage. It does look a well cared for rig.

[ozynorts]

they came with 150lt tank. i would want to be sure of getting out and back from 1770.

[BM]

Around 80ltrs/hr at full noise. At cruising rpm a lot less

[OPTI]

that rig will cruise using around 30 ltr per hr,i had a 602f with a 135 carbie ,it was good on fuel.,if you got that for 35k or less it would be a good buy imop

[caravellerob]

ozynorts they are not as bad as everyone makes out. If you keep the revs to around the 4000rpm mark you should get better than 1k/L. I get 1.2 - 1.3 k/L out of a 5.9metre boat with a 98 model 175 merc efi.

[ozynorts]

thanks for that Rob. Nice to hear some encouraging news.

[ozynorts]

Ah bugger it, why not just buy one that is already upgraded.
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=12564015
If I can get it close to $40k it will be hard to ignore.

[gpz1991]

that rig will cruise using around 30 ltr per hr,i had a 602f with a 135 carbie ,it was good on fuel.,if you got that for 35k or less it would be a good buy imop

I have 150 2002 efi pushing hull weight of approx 1400 kg fully loaded with 180 lt fuel gear and 2-3 blokes, fuel burn wot 70lt hr @ 40 knt, fast cruise 28 knt burn approx 36lt hr, slow cruise 20 knt aprox burn 25lt hr, troll 7-9 knt burn 16-19 lt hr figures based on moderate swell on 1-2m. We run 35-40 k offshore and troll 5-6 hrs run back in burn for the day approx 140lt, we carry 20-40 lt spare fuel in jerry cans as back up but have never needed them. In a perfect world I would swap for 4/ or etec but the 15-20k is a lot of extra fuel.

[Jarrah Jack]

Ah bugger it, why not just buy one that is already upgraded.
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=12564015
If I can get it close to $40k it will be hard to ignore.

Great motor, I don't think you would be disappointed with that rig.

[joey_1987]

Here is a review of the exact engine and it has consumption figures. http://boatpoint.com.au/engine-reviews/1999/mercury/mercury-marines-175-efi-8210

[FisHard]

$19k for an efi 175 in 1999! Yowza! Interesting report though.