50 C series 3 performance?

[nor'easter]

Curious about first hand experience with the 50 C series 3 and engine options. I would appreciate anyone that can comment on the C18, 3412, and 1292 boats. Specifically high and low cruise, fuel burn, and how slow they can plane on a poor day.

Thanks
paul

 

[Tinman]

Our 2002 with 3412E's :

650 @ 8.1 kt /6 gph
1400 " 18.4 kt /46 gph planes good here for sloppy conditions,
1500 " 20.0 kt /54 gph
1700 " 25.0 kt /68 gph low cruise
1800 " 27.0 kt /76 gph
1950 " 30.0 kt /86 gph high cruise
2320 " 37.0 kt ?

Numbers are with 3/8 fuel...3/4 water...clean bottom