BOATS

Absolute 55 Fly

By Mike Ellis

Air temperature: 64°F; seas 1 to 2 feet

250 gal. fuel, 188 gal. water, 5 persons.

Test Engine: 2/700-mhp Volvo Penta IPS900s

Absolute 55 Fly - Final Boat Test Numbers:
RPM	KNOTS	GPH	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	9.4	9.5	447	64
1400	14.2	23.1	277	68
1800	23.7	33.4	320	75
2000	29.3	37.4	353	76
2200	33.4	44.4	339	76
2400	38.8	56.5	310	77
Speed measured with Raymarine GPS. GPH estimates taken via Volvo display. Range is 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Sound levels taken at lower helm. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.