Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We had the perfect opportunity to compare two boats with near-identical weight and specifications. One was fitted with Mercury Marine New Zealand 350HP V10 paired with a V8 gearbox, while the other has a Mercury 300HP V8.
See below for fuel consumption and speed stats.

350HP V10
Top Speed
46Knots
Fuel Stats
6.5 Knots - 10.5 LPH
20 Knots - 37.3 LPH
25 Knots - 43.5 LPH
30 Knots - 51.4 LPH
46 Knots - 121 LPH

300HP V8
Top Speed
39 Knots
Fuel Stats
6.5 - 7.8 LPH
20 - 35.9 LPH
25 - 41.2 LPH
30 - 53.5 LPH
39 - 89.5 LPH