Review of Astondoa 82 GLX
Basic specs.
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The hull is made of fibreglass. A hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.
The hull shape is deep V. Generally, a deep V hull gives a more comfortable cruise because it helps the boat cut through waves while minimizing impacts, help the boat bank into turns, and throw less spray. However, a deep V hull reduces stability and requires more power.
The boat is equipped with 10 berths and 1600 liters (422 US gallons, 351 imperial gallons) fresh water capacity.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 8000 liters (2113 US gallons, 1759 imperial gallons).
The Astondoa 82 GLX has been equipped with different engine alternatives.
Alternative 1:
The boat may be equipped with dual inboard MTU 12V 200 M91 diesel engines at 1500 hp (1117 kW). Max speed is 25.0 knots.
Alternative 2:
Astondoa 82 GLX may be equipped with dual inboard MAN diesel engines at 1800 hp (1341 kW).
Alternative 3:
The boat may be equipped with dual inboard Caterpillar 3412 TAE diesel engines at 2800 hp (2086 kW). Max speed is 27.0 knots.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
Astondoa 82 GLX holds a CE certification:
The boat is by European Union certified as Class B. OFFSHORE:The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level.
The immersion rate for Astondoa 82 GLX is about 1063 kg/cm, alternatively 5954 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 1063 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm.
Alternatively, if you load 5954 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
The l/b ratio for Astondoa 82 GLX is 4.02.
Sorry, we do not have sufficient statistical information available for this boat to provide a significant reliable analysis.
Curiosities
In Denmark, you are required to have achieved a 'powerboat driving license' in order to sail a powerboat.
In this context a boat is considered a powerboat if:
Danish definition of a powerboat
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy.
The surface of the wet bottom is about 151m2 (1625 ft2).
Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
Note: If you use a paint roller you will need more paint than if you use a paintbrush.
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