Westerbeke Diesel use

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Martin

Last spring I purchased an 1984 Hunter 27 with a Westerbeke Ten/2 diesel. The fuel tank is now full - how long (diesel hours) will I be able to run on a full tank? I think it is a 12 gallon tank. Any help is appreicated.
 
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Hans Erwich

Westerbeke 10 TWO

Hi Martin, I too did buy an '84 Hunter last spring. Same engine. I bought it in North Carolina and sailed it up to Massachusetts, a 900 nm trip. My experience was that she consumed about a half gallon each hour of motoring at cruising speed. The engine turned out to be very dependable, but I learned a few things: Don't run it for a prolonged time over 2800 rpm and do not run it under sail, when the boat is heeling. Otherwise, she starts up every time like a charm and never complains as long as you keep some fuel in that tank. I did discover a connection for a fuel gauge on top of the tank, but there is no indicator. If you find out anymore information about this engine, I would be very interested to know. Good luck with your acquisition, Hans.
 
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John J. Brady

20-24 Hrs

Consider yourself extremely lucky. You have the best desil put in any hunter. My 84 H27 has never had any....any....any.......engine issues. The lack of a fuel gague is a pain though. On a full tank, 20-24Hrs. By my standards, thats about 5gallons a season. Lovely.
 
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