2016 200 ProXs uses fuel.

[Cajunhunter67]

S/N: 2B122037

It seems my engine uses more fuel than it should. Its on a 2016 Bass Cat PII. I have 3 friends with the same engine/boat set up, 2016,2017 and a 2013. Only one of the boats do not have dual console and power poles (2013). There is an obvious difference in fuel burn. I don't have a Merc monitor to give an RPM/MPG or other info. Its been noted by my buddies, and also while being tested for a different issue while at the BCB factory. They also mentioned the high fuel usage.

I will be replacing plugs. But it has always liked fuel. Otherwise I have Zero complaints.
It runs and Idles great. Hole shot is instant and top end is strong. At 4500 RPM's fuel use is great. I guess best put, its normal. The PII is efficient at 45-50 mph. However the 5000-5300 range seems to lack a bit of umph. Once above that RPM is sucks the fuel fast.
Maybe ECM??

Aprox hours: 110

Any thoughts or input on this would be appreciated.

Don

[Bob G.]

Put a MercMonitor on your boat and you can see how much fuel is being burned at various speeds/RPMs. Mine burns 20gph over 60mph and half as much at 50 to 55mph. If the fishing sux and I want to burn some of the previous years fuel, I run it between 60 and 65!!

I would bet that your friends burn less fuel due to their driving habits.

[Cajunhunter67]

They have drove my boat and said the same. I do believe your correct. Until I get a monitor I won't be able to make a true judgement.
But when Bass Cat mentioned it to me, it made me believe it want my imagination. Especially because I mentioned nothing to them about it
It's in the upper RPM's where it sucks the fuel bad.
Thanks for the input.

[EuropeanAM]

DEFINITELY need to get Smartcraft on that boat. Also keep in mind there is a LOT more that goes into "fuel burn" than just "my two buddies boats don't burn this much".

Gear, Loading, Trim Angle, Boat balance, engine height/setup, prop, POLES, hull differences (just to name a few).

With Smartcraft (such as a L1 MercMonitor), you'll have some real numbers to work from.

[Cajunhunter67]

Thanks Don! Will do!

[basshole51]

I would also consider Mercury Vesselview Mobile as that shows GPH data! I dont even lookat my fuel gauge on my boat anymore.

[Cajunhunter67]

I would also consider Mercury Vesselview Mobile as that shows GPH data! I dont even lookat my fuel gauge on my boat anymore.

Thanks B*******51. That's actually what I am looking in to.
Its funny that the site automatically does that to your username!