Mystic Blue
Veteran Member
Looking at a 1973 Hatteras; seems well maintained, Ford 427 engines have about 2400 hours in freshwater and operated like a trawler most of the time. Normally cruised about 2200-2400 rpm at about 8-9kts. My research indicates that engine will burn about 8.5 gph at 2200rpm, which would be 2x8.5 = 17gph at 8-9kts. Sound about right? First owner had it for about 38 years; second owner the last 9. Wondering if there is anything specific I look for? Will do a survey, of course.
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