Quick answer
This page uses a published test for Formula 400 SSC with 4 × Mercury 400R. In that table, the best published economy point is around 5.2 kn and 28 L/h.
Engine/configuration: 4 × Mercury 400R
Source: manufacturer test
Source: manufacturer test
Published fuel-burn table
| Speed kn | Fuel L/h | L/nm |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 15.5 | 5.95 |
| 5.2 | 28 | 5.37 |
| 7 | 48.8 | 7.02 |
| 7.4 | 81 | 10.97 |
| 8.9 | 118.5 | 13.37 |
| 17.8 | 140.4 | 7.88 |
| 27.5 | 160.9 | 5.84 |
| 33.8 | 188.5 | 5.58 |
| 38.9 | 226.7 | 5.82 |
| 44.4 | 284.3 | 6.4 |
| 49.7 | 372.1 | 7.49 |
| 54.7 | 411.9 | 7.54 |
| 60.7 | 514.4 | 8.48 |
Calculate cost per mile
Use the calculator and change the fuel price. If you choose this boat in the picker, SkipperCalc adjusts fuel burn inside the tested speed range.