TJ Nagorsen
New Member
- Jun 29, 2020
- 8
- Boat Info
- 2005 Sea Ray 460 DA
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA 8.3 480CE
Hi all! I’m new to the group and relatively new to my 2005 Sea Ray 460 with the 8.3 480CE motors with 650 hours and a fresh water boat. Last week I unfortunately experienced the infamous 480CE valve drop in the #4 cylinder on the starboard engine. Cummins has been out and we are currently waiting on the “new and improved” head, hope it’s not too long, pretty short season in Michigan!
Can any of you 460 experts shed some light on what power settings you are using and fuel burns? I am starting to get the feeling I am way over propped. I had the wheels done last winter and currently running 27 pitch. In cruise I am seeing about 23-24 mph at 2,250 rpm and a fuel burn of about 18 GPH per side. The boat is a bit heavy with a hardtop and hydraulic platform.
Any information / data would be greatly appreciated
- TJ
Can any of you 460 experts shed some light on what power settings you are using and fuel burns? I am starting to get the feeling I am way over propped. I had the wheels done last winter and currently running 27 pitch. In cruise I am seeing about 23-24 mph at 2,250 rpm and a fuel burn of about 18 GPH per side. The boat is a bit heavy with a hardtop and hydraulic platform.
Any information / data would be greatly appreciated
- TJ