Quick answer
This page uses a published test for Quicksilver 455 Open with 1 × Mercury Mercury 50 Four Stroke. In that table, the best published economy point is around 2.8 kn and 1.1 L/h.
Engine/configuration: 1 × Mercury Mercury 50 Four Stroke
Source: manufacturer test
Source: manufacturer test
Published fuel-burn table
| Speed kn | Fuel L/h | L/nm |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.39 |
| 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.42 |
| 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.49 |
| 5.2 | 3.8 | 0.73 |
| 6.1 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 7.1 | 8.7 | 1.23 |
| 18.3 | 9.5 | 0.52 |
| 21.5 | 11.7 | 0.54 |
| 24.6 | 14.2 | 0.58 |
| 27.3 | 15.8 | 0.58 |
| 29.9 | 17.7 | 0.59 |
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.