BOATS

BOAT TESTS

Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 Fly

By Capt. Bill Pike

CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TEST

air temperature: 80°F; humidity: 60%; wind: 12-18 knots; seas: 3’-5’

LOAD DURING BOAT TEST

260 gal. fuel, no water, 4 persons, 50 lb. gear

TEST BOAT SPECIFICATIONS

Test Engine: 2/435-mhp Volvo Penta IPS600s

Transmission/Ratio: IPS-F gears w/1.82:1 ratio

Price as Tested: $895,000

The Numbers

Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 Fly - Final Boat Test Numbers:
RPM KNOTS GPH RANGE dB(A)
1000 7.3 1.6 1,413 65
1500 10.0 5.4 576 65
2000 12.4 12.0 320 72
2500 16.0 21.0 236 75
3000 23.7 31.0 236 77
3600 29.9 43.0 215 82
Speeds are two-way averages measured w/Raymarine E120 MFD. GPH taken via Volvo Penta monitor. Range is based on 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Sound levels measured at the helm. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON TEST BOAT

NOTEWORTHY OPTIONS: Hydraulic swim platform, Two extra Raymarine E120 MFDs, MaxPower electric bow thruster, Extra Volvo Penta joystick control in cockpit

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