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Some 'Performance' Stats for new Parker 34-footer...
Calif Bill wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... "hk" wrote in message . .. There was a bit of interest in specifications and performance for the new Parker 34 with the twin F350s. This is what will be on the Yamaha site soon: The following performance data was provided by Yamaha. Performance will vary depending on conditions and load. 1000 rpm, 6.8 mph, 2.9 gph, 2.37 mpg 1500 rpm, 8.2 mph, 5.1 gph, 1.61 mpg 2000 rpm, 9.7 mph, 9.1 gph, 1.07 mpg 2500 rpm, 12.0 mph, 12.8 gph, .93 mpg 3000 rpm, 19.5 mph, 18.1 gph, 1.08 mpg 3500 rpm, 27.3 mph, 22.9 gph, 1.19 mpg 4000 rpm, 33.2 mph, 26.0 gph, 1.28 mpg 4500 rpm, 37.7 mph, 33.3 gph, 1.13 mpg 5000 rpm, 42.7 mph, 42.3 gph, 1.01 mpg 5500 rpm, 47.7 mph, 52.9 gph, .90 mpg 6000 rpm, 52.6 mph, 67.9 gph, .78 mpg Time to plane: 5.25 seconds 0 to 30 mph: 8.65 seconds Test was performed with air temp of 89 degrees, water temp 82 degrees Wind velocity: 10 to 15 mph Weight as tested: 16,130 lbs Prop: Sal****er Series XL, 16 1/4 x 19, Polished Stainless Steel Interestingly, 4000 rpm is the "cruise" mpg sweet spot for my little Yamaha F150, too. Here's a factory-supplied shot of the main cabin of the first production boat: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...m_aft2_107.jpg Minimum speed is too fast for tuna. Eisboch How you going to get through the 5 mph zones? Duh...you knock the RPMs down to whatever engine speed produces 5 mph or less. Good god... |
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