Having a fuel-efficient superyacht is really important for a number of reasons. We share our tips for keeping your boat in tip-top shape.
If you own a superyacht or a charter company it’s very important to watch your fuel efficiency and do whatever you can to increase it. As a superyacht owner, fuel is one of your highest expenses. Even though modern boats are way more fuel-efficient than previous models, you can’t get away from the fact that a superyacht is a petrol-guzzling machine. But there are ways to improve your superyacht fuel efficiency, which we look forward to sharing with you today.
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What Is Fuel Efficiency?
The average superyacht of 71 metres will burn about 500 litres of diesel fuel per hour while the engines are running. When on the move, your superyacht will burn even more! Fuel efficiency is the measure of how well a vehicle gets energy from the fuel it burns. The more energy it can get, the more fuel-efficient the vehicle is. Fuel efficiency is important, not only because fuel is expensive, but also because it is a huge drain on the environment’s resources. Superyacht companies are constantly battling the fuel conundrum.
Ways to Boost Superyacht Fuel Efficiency
There are a few things you can do to increase your fuel efficiency. One simple thing would be to use the Alfa Laval Aqua-Zorb to absorb any water in the engine. Alfa Laval has many great products that increase fuel conditioning. Another helpful way to increase fuel efficiency — that doesn’t require you to change anything on your boat — is to ask staff and guests to be more conscious of their habits. You can ask them to avoid running the air conditioner for long periods or to be mindful of electricity and water use while aboard your superyacht. If you’re able to make changes to the boat, why not add a trim wedge or take advantage of new battery technology?
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