Review of Absolute 58 Fly

Basic specs.

The Absolute 58 Fly is a large motorboat designed in the mid 2010. The Absolute 58 Fly is built by the Italian yard Absolute SpA.

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Hull

Both the hull and the deck 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.

Interior

The boat is equipped with 650 liters (171 US gallons, 142 imperial gallons) fresh water capacity.

Engine

The fuel tank has a capacity of 2000 liters (528 US gallons, 439 imperial gallons).

The boat may be equipped with an inboard Volvo Penta D8-IPS 800 diesel engine

The transmission is a Z-drive aka sterndrive.

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.

EU classification

Absolute 58 Fly holds a CE certification:

The boat is by European Union certified as Class B. OFFSHORE:

Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including, wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave heights up to, and including, 4 m may be experienced.

Immersion rate

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Absolute 58 Fly is about 561 kg/cm, alternatively 3142 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 561 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 3142 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.

L/B (Length Beam Ratio)

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

The l/b ratio for Absolute 58 Fly is 3.56.

Compared with other similar motor boats it is more spacy than 50% of all other designs. It seems that the designer has chosen an average hull design.

Curiosities

Powerboat?

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

According to this definition this boat is not categorized as a Powerboat.
Though, if you install a motor of 301 kW (403 hp), then the boat will become a powerboat, and you will need a Danish 'powerboat driving license'

Maintenance

Bottom Paint

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 76m² (818 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.

Boat owner's ideas

This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat.

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Finally

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References

[Ref 1]: ISO 8666 Small craft — Principal data.
[Ref 3]: ISO 12215-5 Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings.