BOATS

Sealine F48

By Kevin Koenig

air temperature: 52ºF; humidity: 80%; seas: 1 to 2 feet

300 gal. fuel, 100 gal. water, 4 persons, 100 lb. gear.

Test Engine: 2/480-hp Cummins QSB 5.9 diesels w/ Zeus pod drive

Transmission/Ratio: ZF/Mercury Zeus w/ 2.0:1 gear ratio

Props: Mercury Z6s

Price as Tested: $1,487,047

Sealine F48 - Final Boat Test Numbers:
RPM	KNOTS	GPH	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	6.4	3.2	713	58
1500	8.9	6.8	466	63
2000	10.6	17.0	222	74
2500	15.0	26.2	204	75
3000	23.9	37.8	225	75
3420	28.6	50.2	203	77
Speeds are two-way averages measured w/ Raymarine display. GPH estimates taken via Cummins display. Range is 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Decibels measured at helm on A scale. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.