BOATS
BOAT TESTS
Tiara 3600 Coronet
By Chris Caswell
CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TEST
Air temperature: 82°F; humidity 61%; seas: calmLOAD DURING BOAT TEST
fuel: full; water: full; 4 personsTEST BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Test Engine: 2/380-mhp Cummins QSB5.9 diesels
Transmission/Ratio: ZF gears w/ 1.75:1 ratio
Props: 21 x 28 4-blade Federal Nibral EQX
Price as Tested: $518,930
The Numbers
| Tiara 3600 Coronet - Final Boat Test Numbers: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE | dB(A) |
| 1000 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 1,071 | 65 |
| 1400 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 457 | 78 |
| 2000 | 16.3 | 18.9 | 313 | 80 |
| 2600 | 26.7 | 28.1 | 344 | 82 |
| 3043 | 31.8 | 40.7 | 284 | 84 |
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Speeds are two-way averages measured with Garmin GPS. GPH taken from Cummins display. Range based on 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Sound levels measured at the helm. 65dB(A) is the level of normal conversation. |
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON TEST BOAT
NOTEWORTHY OPTIONS: 5-kW Onan generator ($19,800)
hardtop ($17,500)
Imron hull paint ($13,200)
teak accent package ($11,180)
cockpit a/c ($5,380)
Garmin electronics package ($10,980)
This article originally appeared in the March 2013 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.













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