Quick answer
This page uses a published test for Sea Ray 260 Surf with 1 × Mercury 8.2L MerCruiser. In that table, the best published economy point is around 3 kn and 5.7 L/h.
Engine/configuration: 1 × Mercury 8.2L MerCruiser
Source: manufacturer test
Source: manufacturer test
Published fuel-burn table
| Speed kn | Fuel L/h | L/nm |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5.7 | 1.87 |
| 4.7 | 9.5 | 2.02 |
| 6.4 | 15.9 | 2.47 |
| 7.6 | 25.7 | 3.37 |
| 8.4 | 43.5 | 5.16 |
| 16.3 | 56 | 3.43 |
| 24.4 | 62.5 | 2.56 |
| 29.5 | 78.4 | 2.66 |
| 33.9 | 103.3 | 3.05 |
| 37.9 | 117.7 | 3.11 |
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.