BOATS

Sanlorenzo SL94

By Jason Y. Wood

Air temperature: 79ºF; humidity: 75%; seas: 1 to 2 feet

2,098 gal. fuel, 488 gal. water, 10 persons, 200 lb. gear.

Test Engine: 2/2,300-hp MTU 16V 2000 M84 diesels

Transmission/Ratio: ZF BW 3055V, ratio 2.75:1

Props: Rolla 5-blade NiBrAl, 43.5x50

Price as Tested: Upon request

RPM	KNOTS	GPH	RANGE	dB(A)
1000	10.4	16	1,661	61
1250	11.8	32	942	62
1500	13.5	68	507	62
1750	16.3	100	416	64
2000	20.4	152	343	65
2250	24.6	202	311	67
2410	26.8	224	306	68
Speeds are two-way averages measured by GPS. GPH taken via MTU electronic engine-monitoring system. Range is 90% of advertised fuel capacity. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.

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


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