honda bf10 fuel efficiency

[fishermanajcktb]

hi I'm looking into buying a honda bf10 to use with a honwave t35 sib and was wondering how many mpg i would get with this set up with one medium weighted person on the boat? also what speeds would this setup reach?

thanks jack.

[steco1958]

I had a bf20, was super economical, a 22litre tank of fuel would last days and days when used in spain, never took any reading though

[Nos4r2]

General rule of thumb is 1 US gallon (approx 4 litres) per 10hp per hour at full throttle. Less throttle = less consumption.

MPG? No idea, and no-one else will know either unless they have exactly the setup, weigh the same and drive the same, same prop pitch...etc etc. MPG is personal to your setup only.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

General rule of thumb is 1 US gallon (approx 4 litres) per 10hp per hour at full throttle. Less throttle = less consumption.

Yes. My 9.8 two smoke runs at 4.5L/hr at max chat. Honda should be a bit less.

As NOS says, MPG is fairly vague. However, I can put in a 20Nm trip and use less than 10 liters. Expect to be pleasantly surprised by the fuel usage. On longer trips I use a 12L main and carry a 5L can as a spare.

I'd guess that you will achieve 15-17mph on that rig, with the described load.

[Exe treme]

Hi Jack

You have probably established that the 10hp is going to be very economical by now. So... are you going for it?

[Locozodiac]

10% fuel comsumption at wot on a 2 strokes engines is very conservative + 12% is closer to real world consumption and will vary from brand to brand. Consumtion will depend also on sea conditions, passengers weight, proper engine heigh and trim.

Happy Boating

[fishermanajcktb]

Originally Posted by Exe treme

Hi Jack

You have probably established that the 10hp is going to be very economical by now. So... are you going for it?

thanks everyone for the replies i think i will be going for the 10hp honda unless i find that the 15hp is manageable to carry.

thanks jack

[Crooty78]

Originally Posted by fishermanajcktb

thanks everyone for the replies i think i will be going for the 10hp honda unless i find that the 15hp is manageable to carry. thanks jack

I got a bf15, is heavy to move any distance without a trolley. And awkward to get in and out of a boot on your own with a high risk of damaging your paintwork! That being said, I love mine and wouldn't change it.