BOATS

Palm Beach 45

Air temperature: 79°F; humidity: 45%; seas flat

300 gal. fuel, 100 gal. water, 5 persons, misc. gear.

Test Engine: 2/435-mhp Volvo Penta IPS600 diesels

Palm Beach 45 - Final Boat Test Numbers:
RPM	KNOTS	GPH	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	7.5	1.5	1,418	58
1500	10.0	5.0	588	59
2000	13.5	10.0	383	62
2200	16.4	12.0	388	65
2800	22.1	20.5	306	67
3000	25.0	25.0	284	67
3400	28.0	34.0	223	69
3600	33.5	43.0	221	69
Speeds are two-way averages measured by Garmin GPS. GPH taken via Volvo display. Range is based on 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Sound levels taken at the helm.