Anyone have any information on cruise speed/ fuel burn on these 54 classic motor yachts with the 8v92. 700hp motors. Redgards, Edward
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Anyone have any information on cruise speed/ fuel burn on these 54 classic motor yachts with the 8v92. 700hp motors. Redgards, Edward
I'm sure they would be the same as a classic 53my. You can do a search on here and find some info.
The 54 has more beam and will burn more than the classic 53 at hull speed. About 12/13 GPH if i remember right.
I did a delivery with one years ago. Don’t remember the burn at fast cruise which was about 17/18kts
Fuel is cheap. Don't worry about it. :)
So is it fact that the evolution of the motoryacht hit its peak with 53 and has gone downhill since?
Are the new boats being built less desirable? Is there nothing better than the classic 53 ever going to be built?
I was on Bill Roots 54 and I though it was quite nice. Mainly an enlarged version with newer components but I'd consider it a step up for sure.
I was on a beautiful 58 LRC in magnificent shape for its age. Everything on it was top notch at the time it was built and it showed a level of quality well above the old 53 classic.
I was on Bob's 48 and it was a style outside my list of favorites on the outside but a comfortable and nicely finished boat inside. He put a lot of miles under the keel too.
Dont even start with convertibles as time has treated them harshly. Many older convertibles cant run and play with today's newer ones. Even repowered we have issues of running wiring and newer systems the old girls were never designed to have.
I'd say look at the 54. Its not not the old 53 classic but that's why alot of people like them. Buy what suits you. Not what impresses others.
I don’t remember ever seeing a 53MY with 8V92’s. Seems that would be the only factor in using more fuel with a 54, especially given the fact that hull speed would be slightly higher with the extra foot of waterline. The bit of extra beam width won’t change anything in that respect.
So at cruise (17/18kts) with gen set running , plan on about 45gph ? Edward