Review of Absolute 56 STY
Basic specs.
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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.
The boat is equipped with 560 liters (147 US gallons, 123 imperial gallons) fresh water capacity.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 1799 liters (475 US gallons, 395 imperial gallons).
The Absolute 56 STY has been equipped with different engine alternatives.
Alternative 1:
The boat may be equipped with dual inboard Volvo Penta D6-IPS 800 diesel engines
The transmission is a Z-drive aka sterndrive.
Alternative 2:
Absolute 56 STY may be equipped with an inboard Volvo Penta D6-IPS 600 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.
Absolute 56 STY 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 Absolute 56 STY is about 518 kg/cm, alternatively 2904 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 518 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm.
Alternatively, if you load 2904 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 Absolute 56 STY is 3.58.
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
Though, if you install a motor of 280 kW (375 hp), then the boat will become a powerboat, and you will need a Danish 'powerboat driving license'
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy.
The surface of the wet bottom is about 70m2 (753 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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