BOAT BUYERS GUIDE 2018 | 22 | BOATINGMAG.COMSPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 5.65 6.50 4.30 1.31 1.51 236 272 0 67
1500 7.39 8.50 7.70 0.96 1.10 173 199 1 65
2000 9.99 11.50 12.90 0.77 0.89 139 160 1 72
2500 11.30 13.00 19.50 0.58 0.67 104 120 2 76
3000 16.08 18.50 27.00 0.60 0.69 107 123 4 79
3500 26.94 31.00 33.50 0.80 0.93 145 167 3 80
4000 35.63 41.00 39.50 0.90 1.04 162 187 3 83
4500 39.97 46.00 56.00 0.71 0.82 128 148 3 85
5000 41.71 48.00 73.50 0.57 0.65 102 118 3 88
MOST ECONOMICAL CRUISING SPEEDHigh Points
XFabulous fi t and fi nish, and it’s
semicustom, so you can get
cabinets, counters, upholstery and
the helm built to order.
XMuch more attractive than a
houseboat but offers the same
all-season versatility.
XRunning surface carves in turns
and allows air to lift the bow
at cruising speed for improved
economy.Specs
· LOA: 39'6" · BEAM: 11'0"
· DRY WEIGHT: 18,500 lb. · SEATING/
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 18/NA · FUEL
CAPACITY: 200 gal.How We Tested
ENGINE: Twin 430 hp Mercury
MerCruiser 8.2L sterndrives
DRIVE/PROP: Bravo Three/25" pitch
stainless-steel propset
GEAR RATIO: 2.00:1
FUEL LOAD: 175 gal.
CREW WEIGHT: 700 lb.
Price
$550,000 (approx.)AFINA
3950
after lifting a hatch in the walk-through
to the bow. Below are a settee and a mid-
cabin-style berth. At the dock, we enjoyed
hanging out on the aft deck where there’s
yet another settee.
A pair of 430 hp MerCruiser Bravo
Three drives equipped with joystick
piloting pushed the sharp-handling Afi na
3950 to a top speed of 48 mph. Running
angles are moderate and sound levels are
low, both of which add to the experience of
comfort aboard this boat.
The Afi na 3950’s inverted V-hull
delivers shallow draft and quick-planing
performance. It proved super-stable dur-
ing our test. We put it through its paces,
carving neat turns and enjoying brisk
acceleration. Look for an outboard-
powered version in 2018.The Afi na 3950 was born out of frustra-
tion. When Wayne Floe, CEO of dock
and boat-lift builder Floe International,
couldn’t fi nd just the right boat, he de-
signed his own. Now his dream boat can
be yours. The semicustom Afi na 3950 is in
production from an all-new, state-of-the-
art facility near McGregor, Minnesota,
with a base price of about $500,000. And
there is really nothing like it on the water.
This 39-foot-6-inch-long, 11-foot-
beam fi berglass craft has a single-level
design that makes it usable from stem
to stern. Designed to stretch the season,
provide climate-controlled comfort and
all-weather protection, the Grand View
cabin can be completely closed or opened
up in various stages — open the forward
and aft glass doors, roll down (electrically)
the huge side windows, and roll back (elec-
trically) the soft-top section. Collectively,
Afi na calls these features the Weather
Right System.The day we ran the Afi na in hot, muggy
Florida, we opened all the glass, but kept
the roof closed for shade, and were very
comfortable on a 90-degree day thanks to
the natural breeze and the one provided
by the boat itself. We truly enjoyed the
bright, airy house area with great views
all around. Heat and air conditioning will
allow the owner to further manipulate the
environment and the comfort of guests in
just about any season or locale.
There’s a galley in the main house
area, where a wraparound cushion pulls
out to create a berth. The head compart-
ment forward to port has a shower and
almost 6 feet of headroom. Access to the
Hideaway Suite cabin is down three stepsPHOTOS: COURTESY AFINA BOATSAFINA YACHTS
McGregor, Minnesota; 800-336-6337; afinayachts.comC
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