Kanter 56 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS on the ICW at Great Bridge, Virginia, in calm seas and winds, with full fuel and water, and two people on board. Fuel consumption was recorded from the engine electronics. Sound readings were taken at the helm in dB(A).
TEST POWER: 2 x 710-hp Caterpillar C12 diesels.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
dB-A
1350
10.0
17.2
62
1850
15.5
40.0
79
2050
18.0
50.0
85
2360
21.5
66.0
88
On Board 2009
Sea Ray 43 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS off Palm Coast, Florida, in light winds and smooth seas, with a 1/4-load of fuel, a 1/2-load of water, and three people aboard. Fuel use was measured using the Cummins electronic monitoring system. Sound levels were measured at the helm in dB(A).
TEST POWER: 2 x 710-hp Caterpillar C12 diesels.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
dB-A
900
6.0
3.0
72
1200
7.3
5.2
71
1500
8.3
8.8
77
1800
9.2
16.6
83
2100
16.3
25.4
80
2400
21.7
28.7
79
2700
26.0
35.8
82
3000
31.8
44.4
80
On Board 2009
Beneteau 52 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured in knots by GPS off Stuart, Florida, in light winds and smooth seas, with a 1/4 load of fuel, a 1/2 load of water, and four people aboard. Fuel flow was measured by engine gauges, and sound was measured at the helm.
TEST POWER: 2 x 575-hp Volvo Penta D9 diesels.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
dB-A
1000
7.9
4.7
72
1400
10.5
12.3
76
1800
13.7
24.0
78
2000
16.1
30.1
80
2200
19.4
37.6
84
2400
22.3
47.8
88
2600
24.6
53.9
90
On Board 2009
Bruckmann 34e Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS on the Connecticut River, in calm seas, with full fuel and no water, three adults aboard, and no bridge deck enclosure. Sound levels were taken in dB(A) at the helm.
TEST POWER: 1 x 440-hp Yanmar diesel.
RPM
KNOTS
dB-A
900
4.3
75
1200
6.2
77
1500
7.1
81
1800
8.4
84
2100
10.8
86
2400
14.0
90
2700
17.5
90
3000
21.0
89
3260
24.0
89
On Board 2009
Nordic Tug 49 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured in knots by GPS in Puget Sound in 10-knot winds and 1-foot seas with a 3/4 load of fuel, a 1/2 load of water, and 2 people on board. Fuel flow was measured with engine electronics and sound was measured in the pilothouse.
TEST POWER: 610-hp Cummins QSM 11 HO electronic diesel.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
dB-A
1350
8.0
5
67
1750
11.5
13
69
2000
13.5
18
73
2100
14.5
21
74
2350
17.0
30
77
On Board 2009
Grand Banks 41 Europa Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS in Singapore Harbor with three-quarters fuel, no water, and 7 adults aboard. Fuel consumption was measured by the Cummins electronic engine-management system. Sound levels were measured in the salon.
TEST POWER: 2 x 425-hp Cummins MerCruiser diesels with Zeus Drives.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
dB-A
1000
6.1
3.1
67
1400
8.0
5.9
67
1800
9.7
13.4
69
2200
11.9
22.0
77
2600
19.0
30.6
78
3050
23.5
44.8
81
On Board 2009
Sessa C46 Open Hardtop Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS off Dania Beach, Florida in smooth water and light winds, with half load of fuel and water, and three people aboard.
TEST POWER: 2 x 435-hp Volvo Penta diesels with IPS 600 pod drives.
RPM
KNOTS
dB-A
600
3.6
65
1000
6.7
67
1500
9.2
74
2000
11.4
76
2500
17.2
77
3000
24.8
80
3500
31.5
81
3610
33.0
82
On Board 2009
Carver 44 Sojourn Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS in Tampa Bay in calm waters and light wind, with a 1/2 load of fuel, no water, and two people aboard. Fuel consumption was recorded from the engine electronics and sound levels were taken in dB(A) at the helm.
TEST POWER: 2 x 370-hp Volvo Penta diesels with IPS 500 drives.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
dB-A
1000
6.6
1.9
64
1300
7.7
3.4
65
1500
8.8
4.7
66
1700
9.5
6.4
67
1900
9.9
10.1
67
2100
10.8
12.7
69
2300
12.6
15.9
71
2500
15.2
18.6
71
2700
17.9
22.2
72
2900
20.7
24.9
74
3100
22.4
27.9
75
3300
25.2
31.7
76
3500
27.8
36.0
78
3580
29.1
41.6
78
On Board 2009
Prestige 50 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS off of Ft. Lauderdale, in calm seas and no wind with half fuel and water, and two adults on board. Sound was measured at the lower helm in dB(A).
TEST POWER: 2 x 575-hp Volvo Penta D9 diesels.
RPM
KNOTS
dB-A
1000
9.6
72
1500
14.3
74
2000
24.7
78
2200
29.0
80
2500
34.8
82
On Board 2009
Mikelson 43 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS off San Diego in smooth water and moderate winds, with a 33-percent load of fuel and full water, heavily loaded with a marlin tower, a bridge enclosure, outriggers, and a 12-foot tender.
TEST POWER: 2 x 480-hp Cummins MerCruiser Zeus diesels.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
600
4.1
1.6
1000
6.7
3.6
1500
9.0
7.8
2000
10.9
16.8
2500
18.3
25.8
3000
24.5
35.8
3400
29.6
50.8
On Board 2009
Stealth 520 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS off Miami, Florida, in moderate chop and light winds, with 50-percent loads of fuel and water, and 6 people on board.
TEST POWER: 2 x 800-hp MAN R-6 diesels.
RPM
KNOTS
GPH
1000
9.4
15.0
1200
9.4
22.5
1500
13.7
33.0
1800
26.5
42.7
2000
37.3
48.7
2100
40.3
56.4
2375
46.1
79.7
On Board 2009
Cabo 40 Test Conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS off Key Largo, Florida, in calm seas and light winds with full fuel and water, and a full crew on board. Fuel flow was measured by engine electronics.
TEST POWER: 2 x 600-hp Cummins Mercruiser Zeus drives.
