Fuel Usage per hour on VLX

[Wakesetter67]

I was trying to find on this forum where the fuel usage per hour was, I'm sure it has been discussed before, any links??

[White Lightning]

I was trying to find on this forum where the fuel usage per hour was, I'm sure it has been discussed before, any links??

Thats an interesting question but I don't think easily answered. There are so many variables that getting consistent numbers may be difficult. I guess if you are driving in a straight line on a calm lake at x miles per hour you may stand a chance. I am sure Indmar must have some basic numbers based on engine performance alone. Otherwise I think everything changes to much to even get a viable average. Good one. Looking forward to hearing any answers. Any gearheads out there?

[Wakesetter67]

Thats an interesting question but I don't think easily answered. There are so many variables that getting consistent numbers may be difficult. I guess if you are driving in a straight line on a calm lake at x miles per hour you may stand a chance. I am sure Indmar must have some basic numbers based on engine performance alone. Otherwise I think everything changes to much to even get a viable average. Good one. Looking forward to hearing any answers. Any gearheads out there?

Ya I guess i didn't really Care last year when gas was less then 3.00 I'm more curious then concerned, I will give up Fast food and dutch bros to off set fuel cost...LOL

[dalt1]

I have an 06 VLX with non cat Monsoon 340 hp. I track every gallon used per season. At end of year it always ends up 5.25 gallon per hour + or _ about .5 gallon. That includes Hydrofoiling @ 23 mph no ballast no wedge, Surfing @ 10.8 mph full MLS plus 750lb surf side - 0 lbs non surf side and manual wedge down. More hydrofoiling than surfing. Cruising to and from ride and hangout spots. Usually around 100 to 125 hours total per year.

[WakingMeHappy]

Try this thread,

or this thread,

or this one,

and this one.

[Lance B. Johnson]

1/2 inch fuel line to the pump. Most cars are about 5/16 to 3/8......do you really want to know this?

[Wakesetter67]

Try this thread,

or this thread,

or this one,

and this one.

I sense a little sarcasm in this......LOL Thank You!! Edited March 5, 2011 by Wakesetter67

[WakingMeHappy]

I sense a little sarcasm in this......LOL Thank You!!

Huh? I stopped at four.

[Wakesetter67]

Huh? I stopped at four.

In my defence I did attempt the search mode...But my ADHD Got the best of me so I just asked...LOL

[FIC]

When we pull our wake board tournaments, which we change weight per class lightest to max , we burn from 6 to 8 gals ph. VLX 350HP CAT MOTOR. 44 riders, 5 passes each.

[WakingMeHappy]

In my defence I did attempt the search mode...But my ADHD Got the best of me so I just asked...LOL

All in fun. Hope the threads help.

[Bobby Light]

If Oregon keeps it up everything will become a no wake zone and your gph will go through the roof. Sounds like there are some real winners in government down there, here is no different.