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Diesel 356 MPG?
- serpa4
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 1
- Joined: February 25th, 2022, 3:48 pm
- Vessel Info: Hopefully a 356
- Location: Melbourn, Fl
Diesel 356 MPG?
Why? I do a lot of boating and lots of quick trips. I still work, so going somewhere for a month or weeks is not really possible. Thus, I like to cruise out faster..20mph and drop anchor for a 2-3 days and then head home. Range and fuel consumption is important; Bimini, Fl Keys, etc.
I'm considering holding off on a 356 purchase till I find a diesel (still working, not retired, so I can wait awhile). One just sold, missed it. I have consolidated a lot of MPG numbers on various carvers and a 356 seems the right size for my wife and I. I'd like to bop around the keys and Bahamas in it. Range is important at cruise speed (200 miles or more) and best mpg at hull speed when not in a hurry. I cannot find the numbers for a 356 diesel.
What MPG do you get at 7-8 mph? What do you get at best cruise,15-20mph or what is the sweet spot? The only diesel carver I have read about is the 38SS with Volvo IPS diesels. Incredible fuel economy for a 38' boat: 3.83mpg/7.7 mph or 2.07mpg/10mph. At cruise it shows 1.14 mpg at 28 mph for about 290 miles range. I hope a diesel 356 would be better than a diesel 38. The 356 is a few thousand lbs less. I'd do a 38, but don't want a boat that large. A few feet shorter (C356) would be nice.
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- CYO Supporter
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- Vessel Info: 1998 Carver 355
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Re: Diesel 356 MPG?
Others can chime in here also; I love my 355. I boat on the Chesapeake Bay, normally 1-2' footers with a light breeze. When its blowing and waves are 3-4' its no fun. I'm never afraid the boat will fail, but it's a rough ride and if the waves are coming at quarter, it's a wet ride. I don't consider my boat as an ocean-going vessel.
The 38ss is a nice boat, a completely different layout than a 355-356. But overall, I think the 38 is no longer, I wouldn't rule it out for that reason.
Good luck with your search!
- buster53
- Admiral
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- Y2K996
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: May 10th, 2020, 2:30 am
- Vessel Info: 1993 Carver 390 Cockpit Motoryacht 210HP 5.9L Cummins
- Location: Florida
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