265 break-in voyage

[Saltyone]

Got the 265 out yesterday for the break-in of the new Zukes. Ran it for about 4 hours, ran perfect. Total of about 40 miles total, and burned 24g of fuel.

I also tried my hand at sewing and recovered the coaming pads and seats, with new foam as well. Only ones I haven't done yet is the passenger seat backs. They turned out decent.

 

[SkunkBoat]

That don't sound right. You should be getting between 1.6 and 1.8 mpg up on plane.

 

[Saltyone]

I wasn't on plane for a good portion of that, it was putting around keeping it at the recommended less than 3k for the first 2 hours. Also some longer stretches of no wake zones in the area we were at. Wasn't till the last 10 miles or so that I got it up on plane.

On plane it was registering between 1.6-2.0 mpg playing around with trim and rpms.

5900 rpms was hitting around 43 mph.

Next run we'll avoid all the house boats/no wakes zones so I can play around with it more.

 

[SkunkBoat]

That all sounds right. Which props did you get?

 

[Saltyone]

That all sounds right. Which props did you get?

Same as you

 

[Diad]

Congratulation! Looking forward to my first run on the 265

 

[SeaVee]

Making me jealous- dealer told me my starboard motor will be here in a week. Going to roll with the same props as you guys. Looks like only difference is mine are black mechanicals