53 C cruise speed

[Sea Horse]

Anyone have or had a 53 C with 892’s that can tell me cruise speed at 1950 and gph?Also have read that installing spray rails that continue from bow to stern will increase cruise speed by 2 knots. True or false?

[Boatsb]

True on the rails.

I'll ask a buddy who runs a 53 like that what the numbers are.

[jim rosenthal]

Were these made with 8-92s? I've lost track. I thought they all had 12-71s.

[Boatsb]

Later boats had 8v92s

[saltshaker]

RSmith has run a few and should have good info. Lift rails make a big difference but it’s crucial they are done right. Poor design and install can ruin the ride.

[Red Hatt]

Would the lifting rails added help a 53 motor yacht cruise faster ?

[Boatsb]

Considering the difference in power between most 53 motoryachts and convertibles I'd think it can't hurt but may not do much to help

[saltshaker]

53’ 70k lbs and 435hp doesn’t add up to performance

[Boatsb]

53’ 70k lbs and 435hp doesn’t add up to performance

Kind of like 35k lbs. 41 foot and 280 hp doesn't either. But maintain the bottom and keep her as lightly loaded as possible and you get 19 kts wot.

[krush]

Kind of like 35k lbs. 41 foot and 280 hp doesn't either. But maintain the bottom and keep her as lightly loaded as possible and you get 19 kts wot.

Man, these 41c's are so SLOW!