Review of Moonen 120

Basic specs.

The Moonen 120 is a large motorboat designed by the maritime architect Joachim Kinder. The Moonen 120 is built by the Dutch yard Moonen.

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Engine

The boat is typically equipped with dual inboard Caterpillar 3412 C DITA diesel engines at 1360.0 hp (1013 kW).

The fuel tank has a capacity of 43000 liters (11359 US gallons, 9458 imperial gallons).

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.

Immersion rate

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Moonen 120 is about 1956 kg/cm, alternatively 10955 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 1956 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 10955 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 Moonen 120 is 4.56.

Sorry, we do not have sufficient statistical information available for this boat to provide a significant reliable analysis.

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 1335 kW (1789 hp), then the boat will become a powerboat, and you will need a Danish 'powerboat driving license'

Maintenance

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References

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