BOATS

BOAT TESTS

Sessa Fly 45

By Kevin Koenig

CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TEST

Air temperature: 82ºF; humidity 60%; seas 2- to 3-feet

LOAD DURING BOAT TEST

170 gal. fuel, 0 gal. water, 5 persons, 0 lb. gear.

TEST BOAT SPECIFICATIONS

Test Engine: 2/435-HP Volvo Penta IPS600s

Transmission/Ratio: Volvo gears w/ 1.82:1 ratio

Price as Tested: $899,00

The Numbers

RPM	KNOTS	GPH*	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	6.4	2	1,215	69
1500	8.4	5	638	74
2000	10.7	13	313	75
2500	17.3	20	329	78
3000	24.3	28	330	78
3500	32	40	304	83
*Estimated from Volvo Penta Web site.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON TEST BOAT

walnut saloon sole
LED spotlights
underwater lights
GPS chart plotter Raymarine C140 (helm)/C120W (fly)
2/VHF Raymarine 240E (helm and fly)
three-cabin layout
leather sofa in saloon
removable couch extension on bridge
master cabin shower chromotherapy
bow roller and stainless steel anchor
remote searchlight w/ double control
manual stern window in cockpit
refrigerator/freezer in saloon
safe box.

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