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Tall Tails Posted June 5, 2019 Report Posted June 5, 2019 I agree with the MPH numbers, the MPG are higher than I have seen on my 2500. I typically cruise at 4000 RPMs, MPG runs 2.8 to 3.1. Pretty much any load. For example, we ran offshore yesterday. 153 Miles round trip. Burned 52.5 gals. 2.92 MPG overall.
finbully Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 1:19 PM, Tall Tails said: I agree with the MPH numbers, the MPG are higher than I have seen on my 2500. I typically cruise at 4000 RPMs, MPG runs 2.8 to 3.1. Pretty much any load. For example, we ran offshore yesterday. 153 Miles round trip. Burned 52.5 gals. 2.92 MPG overall. Great information thanks. I'm trying to determine the range for some trip planning while I'm sitting here in TN studying charts. I think I'll use 3 mpg. What do you all think?
bsh102 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 3mpg is pretty close if you are just cruising. I have not heard anything from MBC but if you can enlarge the fuel tank do it. It’s pretty small for a 25’ boat in my opinion. We have long runs to get to deep water and that extra fuel would be really nice to have aboard. Tall Tails did not have much left in the tank on that trip.
Seacraft06 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, bsh102 said: 3mpg is pretty close if you are just cruising. I have not heard anything from MBC but if you can enlarge the fuel tank do it. It’s pretty small for a 25’ boat in my opinion. We have long runs to get to deep water and that extra fuel would be really nice to have aboard. Tall Tails did not have much left in the tank on that trip. I am seriously considering purchasing the 25 but I keep having doubts because the fuel tank is so small. While I agree it’s sufficient for most trips it’s nice not to have to fill up so often since I use the boat several times a week. I keep checking out the 25 Contender bay and it has a 90 gallon tank. I am just partial to the Pathfinder and the layout suits us better. Wish the fuel tank was bigger!
Dustin Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 The small tank size and the small console (can't fit two large MFDs) are what keep me from buying a 2500 or 26 HPS. Unfortunate, because I'd prefer to be in a MHP product.
bw1199 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 I get about 2.6-3.2 depending on seas, speed, load, etc. 2.8 is probably a safe number if planning a long range trip unless it's flat calm, then maybe 3. But I like to cruise at 38-40 mph. That's with a Verado 350 and half tower. One of my few complaints is the small fuel tank compared to other 25' bay boats.
finbully Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 Yes, I agree the fuel tank is not optimal. I'll probably haul a couple of 5 gallon race jugs at least until I get actual data from my runs. I really like the other aspects of the boat but another 10 gallons would be nice.
Tall Tails Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 18 hours ago, bsh102 said: 3mpg is pretty close if you are just cruising. I have not heard anything from MBC but if you can enlarge the fuel tank do it. It’s pretty small for a 25’ boat in my opinion. We have long runs to get to deep water and that extra fuel would be really nice to have aboard. Tall Tails did not have much left in the tank on that trip. Tall Tails took extra fuel so he wouldn't have to paddle. I would have made it without but too close for comfort. Actually looking into an 18 gal "portable" tank now that will just fit between the fish box and the cooler in front of the console. Pondering the best way to run the fuel line to the separator. I can drop it down a front rod holder and run it back or leave it on deck and pop the back seat up until the portable runs dry. Thoughts?
finbully Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 I'm thinking of this 25 gallon unit: https://www.amazon.com/ATL-Petro-Flex-Pillow-Style-Marine-Fuel/dp/B00OTYYIPG I want to find out if it needs to be bolted to the deck or if it can simply lay on the deck when filled. I would either use it direct connected to the existing fuel tank or get a manual transfer pump. I like the bladder since you can easily stow it on the boat for trips you will not need it. We used bladders in the infancy of the San Diego (Point Loma) based long range fishing when there were valid concerns about Mexican fuel quality and availability and the bladders worked just fine. We typically lashed them to our stern and carried several hundred gallons. I want to lay a bladder between the fish box and cooler/seat like you are thinking too. If I have to, I'll haul some jugs of gas - been there done that before too. Every boat includes trade offs and overall, I am very happy with the features of my 2500. Increased fuel capacity is something I believe I can work with especially since every trip will not challenge the factory 67 gallon capacity. I don't care if I need to refuel each day but on nice sea state days I want to have increased range if that is where my voyage takes me.
Tall Tails Posted June 8, 2019 Report Posted June 8, 2019 16 hours ago, finbully said: I'm thinking of this 25 gallon unit: https://www.amazon.com/ATL-Petro-Flex-Pillow-Style-Marine-Fuel/dp/B00OTYYIPG I want to find out if it needs to be bolted to the deck or if it can simply lay on the deck when filled. I would either use it direct connected to the existing fuel tank or get a manual transfer pump. I like the bladder since you can easily stow it on the boat for trips you will not need it. We used bladders in the infancy of the San Diego (Point Loma) based long range fishing when there were valid concerns about Mexican fuel quality and availability and the bladders worked just fine. We typically lashed them to our stern and carried several hundred gallons. I want to lay a bladder between the fish box and cooler/seat like you are thinking too. If I have to, I'll haul some jugs of gas - been there done that before too. Every boat includes trade offs and overall, I am very happy with the features of my 2500. Increased fuel capacity is something I believe I can work with especially since every trip will not challenge the factory 67 gallon capacity. I don't care if I need to refuel each day but on nice sea state days I want to have increased range if that is where my voyage takes me. Where on deck would you put it? Those dimensions make finding a place on the 2500 deck difficult. Unless you put it on the forward casting deck. Not sure I'd do that.
Seacraft06 Posted June 8, 2019 Report Posted June 8, 2019 Any idea if Pathfinder is listening and planning on upping the fuel tank size?
Vapor Trail Posted June 8, 2019 Report Posted June 8, 2019 My 74 Gallons is plenty for me. Everything is a compromise. As soon as they put a 90 or 100 gallon tank in there people would start complaining about how the Pathfinders draft too much.
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