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Anyone who's read my previous, will know by now I am entirely clueless at this point so please forgive me this question...a mercruiser 5.01V8 engine on a 21' 1998 Sea Ray 215 E/C. Good or inadequate for a bit of R&R on the waters around Christchurch?
Feel free to shout at me:confused:
 
lisilou said:
Anyone who's read my previous, will know by now I am entirely clueless at this point so please forgive me this question...a mercruiser 5.01V8 engine on a 21' 1998 Sea Ray 215 E/C. Good or inadequate for a bit of R&R on the waters around Christchurch?
Feel free to shout at me:confused:
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More than adequate - PM sent back
 
OOPS

;) Very B.L.O.O.D.Y funny. I honestly thought you were being all 'boaty' with me:o
I will get my own back :D In the meantime, me thinks I might start with a pedlo!!
SO much to learn:eek:


Cliveshep said:
Meaning it should go like the proverbial off of a greasy shovel!

or....

your boat should be very quick

PPL - Private Pilots Licence
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That set up sounds good to me . We had a 21ft bayliner bowrider with the 5.7 merc and yes it did FLY!! , but , it was considerably slower when towing the fuel barge needed behind. Seriously tho it was a great boat and you CAN cruise at 30 knots at half throttle and fuel consumption is ok , and a big bonus if you have lots of mates who like watersking etc is that they can all do it at the same time ,, loads of grunt to get out of the hole . Once saw 50 mph on speedo on flat calm solent two up with 1/3 tank full .
 
Hi again. I think your question has been answered but, assuming the engine is the efi version of the 5.0 litre, that's the combination I've got and she goes nicely. Yes, the engine is quite thirsty, though no worse than other similar boats. I've never done any very scientific calculations but I reckon at cruising speed (3500 revs and about 25 knots) we get about 3 miles per gallon. If I really open her up we get about 35 knots and about 1.75 mpg.

This sounds lower than some of the speeds quoted above and may be because my boat's not fresh out of the box and/or because there is often a miniature ecosphere trailing from her hull. In reality, I think it's also because she has a deeper vee hull than many similar sports boats, which gives you better seakeeping at the expense of absolute speed. However, you'll be able to count the days when you will want to be going at full bore,on the fingers of one hand!

PS: Sea Ray speedos over-read notoriously. Mine's not working anyway, but I use my gps for an accurate reading, which may also be why I'm quoting lower figures than some other peeps. :)
 
jhr said:
Hi again. I think your question has been answered but, assuming the engine is the efi version of the 5.0 litre, that's the combination I've got and she goes nicely. Yes, the engine is quite thirsty, though no worse than other similar boats. I've never done any very scientific calculations but I reckon at cruising speed (3500 revs and about 25 knots) we get about 3 miles per gallon. If I really open her up we get about 35 knots and about 1.75 mpg.

This sounds lower than some of the speeds quoted above and may be because my boat's not fresh out of the box and/or because there is often a miniature ecosphere trailing from her hull. In reality, I think it's also because she has a deeper vee hull than many similar sports boats, which gives you better seakeeping at the expense of absolute speed. However, you'll be able to count the days when you will want to be going at full bore,on the fingers of one hand!

PS: Sea Ray speedos over-read notoriously. Mine's not working anyway, but I use my gps for an accurate reading, which may also be why I'm quoting lower figures than some other peeps. :)
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:eek::eek:
Wow! 3 mpg!!!! Thats worse than my car!!! People told me they were thirsty...my life!, I have a lot to learn! But hey...what price enjoyment eh??
Must write down EFI.

Thanks jhr
 
lisilou said:
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Wow! 3 mpg!!!! Thats worse than my car!!! People told me they were thirsty...my life!, I have a lot to learn! But hey...what price enjoyment eh??
Must write down EFI.

Thanks jhr
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3 is good!! Don't forget it's only about 70 miles (maybe less) to France from where you are so you don't clock up car type mileages.

You'd find plenty of fun within 10 miles.
 
Wish I could get 3mpg from my T34! Cruised back from a local peurto last week, managed 32k at 3000rpm, then thought I would open her up to clean the bottom (well thats what I told SWMBO) and managed 43k with 6 on board and half tank of fuel and very little water! Got 1.5mpg at best, on a 28NM run!
 
Lisilou

Don't be too concerned about the fuel consumption of the 5.0 litre Merc, the cost of the fuel will pale to insignificance compared to the fun you will have with your new boat. They are a sweet little motor, and the Sea Ray is a tried and proven boat.

You may accumulate a few hours during the first season, but once your user pattern is more established, it will average out at around 50 engine hours a year for a boat that size, given the type of climate in which you live.

Good luck with the new acquisition
 
lisilou said:
Anyone who's read my previous, will know by now I am entirely clueless at this point so please forgive me this question...a mercruiser 5.01V8 engine on a 21' 1998 Sea Ray 215 E/C. Good or inadequate for a bit of R&R on the waters around Christchurch?
Feel free to shout at me:confused:
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I shall probably be told off for being sensible, or maybe this was covered previously, but you really should consider doing a weekend course like the RYA Powerboat Level 2...

If you do this before buying a boat it will almost certainly change your mind about the sort of boat you want, so in that respect it will save you money as you will have a better idea of what you want rather than finding out after spending the big money.

It will also take your confidence on the steepest learning curve possible, after the two days you will know all sorts of impossible little things.

And yes I am biased, I am just such a powerboat instructor!
 
Hi Malthouse,
I have to tell you, I'm not venturing out onto the water til I've done the PB2so I guess I too have a sensible streak.(wow, we really do learn something new everyday):D

Thanks

Lisa
 
Malthouse said:
I shall probably be told off for being sensible, or maybe this was covered previously, but you really should consider doing a weekend course like the RYA Powerboat Level 2...

If you do this before buying a boat it will almost certainly change your mind about the sort of boat you want, so in that respect it will save you money as you will have a better idea of what you want rather than finding out after spending the big money.

It will also take your confidence on the steepest learning curve possible, after the two days you will know all sorts of impossible little things.

And yes I am biased, I am just such a powerboat instructor!
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I'm glad somebody else has said it! Lisa, don't rush into anything at the moment. Most, if not all your questions will be/can answered on a PB 2 course.

Searay are good little boats but so are Monterey and some others. I actually know of a very nice little 21ft Monterey that may be for sale very soon. It is in good condition and has been well cared for. And with no broker involved, you'd get an even better deal.

http://www.southwater.com These people are the main dealers and they may have some good brokerage boats.
 
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