is equipped with Landeweer's current engines of choice, twin MTU 12V2000s. With a two-thirds load of fuel ... , but access is acceptable. Reflective material on the overhead allows inspection of the top of the engines ... problem arise, the saloon sole incorporates three large hatches through which the engines are installed ...

W Westerbeke sits abaft the starboard engine. Abaft on centerline is the Cruisair chilled water air-conditioning system. While it is possible to get outboard around the front of the engines, rear access is blocked ... her on one engine at low idle to settle in at 6.5 knots. With both engines at low idle, the GPS read 7 ...

was within 40 pounds of the engineer's estimate. They have learned to pay special attention ... Hyer, the engineer whose team designed the 81.5. Sea Force's stringer system stiffens the bottom ... . Stout engine beds of inch-thick steel on foam stringers capped with aluminum are stiff enough to let ...

to the VDO engine gauges is an immense console panel that can handle a full array of flush ... . The engineroom remained big enough to allow all-around engine access. Our test boat also had upgraded from ... of the hole. With our optional engines, she topped out at more than 35 knots, even with full fuel and water ...

engine package offered in terms of horsepower. Even so, at more than half-load with six people aboard ... have fallen a bit short. This is no longer the case, thanks to a high-gloss Awlgrip finish. Engines ... access to both. Engine removal hatches are in the saloon sole, and machinery removal hatches ...

, engineered the structure and managed weights and balance." Lizza conducted the sea trial on hull number one ... of the engines. A 17.5 kW Onan generator in a sound shield is positioned abaft of the engines. While the 54's ...

approval. The MTU 16V2000s are massive engines; just the same, the 630's machinery space accommodates them comfortably with standing headroom. There are a variety of engine options. While I like the MTUs ... estimates the 630 will hit a cruising speed of 33 knots and a top speed of 36 knots with these engines ...

from the cockpit. There is 5 feet of headroom, and good access to the main engines and auxiliary ... evenly with minimal smoke. We recorded a top speed of 35.2 knots at 2220 rpm. These engines should turn ... burn of 62 gallons per hour. Several Caterpillar and MAN engine packages from 660 hp to 800 hp ...

. Polished stainless-steel wheel and engine start/stop panels add the finishing touches to a custom ... . From full stop, the 48's pair of 1,050 hp MAN engines jumped to full speed in just 20 seconds, which ... price, which includes the 1,050 hp MAN engine package, is $1,019,340. Our test boat, loaded with options ...

. An engine is dedicated to each, with the generator drawing from the after tank. I would suggest carrying ... folks choose. Machinery and systems are neatly organized, and access to the engines and ancillary ... circulation and cooling. Main engine internal sea strainers are not fitted in favor of external strainers ...

stowage, separated from the engine compartment and bilges by bulkheads, beneath the galley sole. This dry ...

out to accept multiple displays, and the engine gauges are easily viewed. Plus, 360-degree visibility ... . Servicing the 57 will be absolutely no problem. Space around the engines and generator is plentiful ...

the engines, clutter is at a minimum. (I would like to see covers on the batteries, though.) Additional rod ... . The engine gauges and controls are all well placed. The fiberglass hardtop is standard and includes ...

. The pod-style helm is fitted with engine instrumentation under glass, a tournament-style wheel and cast ... responded effectively. The elimination of wing tanks makes servicing the outboard side of the engines easy ...