BOATS

Back Cove 37

Air temperature: 61°F; humidity: 68%; wind: calm; seas: flat

300 gal. fuel, 120 gal. water, 3 persons; 100 lb. gear.

Test Engine: 1/600-mhp Cummins QSC 8.3 diesel

Transmission/Ratio: ZF286A gear w/2.3:1 reduction

Props: 28 x 31 four-blade Nibral prop w/#3 cup

Price as Tested: $501,285

Back Cove 37 - Final Boat Test Numbers:
RPM	KNOTS	GPH	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	7.0	1.5	1,260	62
1250	8.3	2.8	805	67
1500	9.5	4.7	547	68
1750	11.6	8.3	378	71
2000	14.4	10.7	364	73
2250	17.9	14.7	329	76
2500	21.1	18.5	308	78
2750	24.9	23.0	292	81
3080	27.7	31.3	239	82
Speeds are two-way averages measured w/ Raymarine GPS. GPH taken via SmartCraft monitor. Range is based on 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Sound measured at helm. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.