BOATS

Fairline Squadron 50

By Kevin Koenig

air temperature: 85ºF; humidity: 60%; seas: 1 to 2 feet

450 gal. fuel, 100 gal. water, 5 persons, 500 lb. gear.

Test Engine: 2/715-hp CAT C12 ACERTs

Transmission/Ratio: ZF 325, 1.733:1

Props: 27 x 36 4-blade

Price as Tested: $1,706,200

BOAT NAME - Final Boat Test Numbers:
RPM	KNOTS	GPH	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	9.4	14.0	365	69
1250	9.9	21.8	247	70
1500	16.3	32.2	275	72
1750	20.3	39.0	283	74
2000	26.8	49.4	295	76
2350	32.4	65.0	271	81
Speeds are two-way averages measured w/ Garmin display. GPH estimates taken via CAT display. Range is 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Decibels measured at the helm on A scale. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.

This article originally appeared in the August 2012 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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