Section 06
Performance & fuel
Operating rpm, fuel consumption, cruising range and efficiency.
48Marine Diesel Operating RPM and LoadChoose a cruising rpm that suits the engine and the load, avoid overloading at the top and light-load damage at the bottom, and check it properly.49Marine Diesel Fuel Consumption and RangeEstimate boat diesel use, endurance and range using engine curves, measured litres per hour, speed and a realistic reserve.50Marine Diesel Performance and EfficiencyImprove fuel efficiency through propeller match, a clean hull, sensible speed and real measurement, and see which of them actually returns the most.