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Princess V72
By Capt. Bill Pike
CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TEST
Air temperature: 80ºF; humidity 80%; seas: calmLOAD DURING BOAT TEST
968 gal. fuel, 140 gal. water; 3 persons, 800 lb. gear.
TEST BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Test Engine: 2/1,622-mhp Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesels
Transmission/Ratio: ZF 2060A 2.467:1 ratio
Props: Veem 37" X 56.5" 5-blade
Price as Tested: Upon request
The Numbers
| Princess V72 - Final Boat Test Numbers: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE | dB(A) |
| 1000 | 11.3 | 40.0 | 295 | 60 |
| 1200 | 13.1 | 54.0 | 254 | 62 |
| 1400 | 16.6 | 59.0 | 294 | 63 |
| 1600 | 21.3 | 76.0 | 293 | 67 |
| 1800 | 26.2 | 103.0 | 266 | 69 |
| 2000 | 30.7 | 127.0 | 252 | 71 |
| 2200 | 34.5 | 152.0 | 237 | 74 |
| 2350 | 39.0 | 171.0 | 239 | 76 |
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Speeds are two-way averages measured w/ Furuno GPS and Stalker radar gun. GPH estimates taken via Caterpillar display. Range is 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Decibels measured at helm in dB(A). 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation. Speed and fuel-burn data provided by manufacturer but verified onboard by Power & Motoryacht. |
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON TEST BOAT
Noteworthy options: Electric sun awning, teak side decks
underwater lights
walnut interior
variable-speed thrusters (bow and stern)
quartz-tone leather upholstery
Sea Recovery 1400-2 Aquamatic watermaker
Glendinning CableMaster system.
This article originally appeared in the August 2012 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.
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