[C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

[Jeff Smith]

Peter,

I estimate between 0.5 and 0.75 gals per hour at 75% of WOT. That would be
between 24 and 38 hours on a 19-gal tank with no sailing.

Others may have a different experience.

Jeff
S/V Sailmates, #121

On Tue, May 9, 2023 at 8:54 PM nibj via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I am planning a short 150mile passage on our 1995 c320 which has a Perkins
> M30.  Can someone tell me an estimate of the gallons-per-hour that we can
> expect?  We need to make sure we have enough diesel.
>
> Thanks
> Peter #226