Trade-A-Boat – April 2018

SeaTrials

RPM SPEED(KTS)

3500-3700 15

4000-4200 20*

5000-5200 25

6000 29

6100 WOT 30

* Sitting on 20kts, or a whisker over, at

4000 to 4200rpm, is an extremely

economical mode of operation, covering

close to 3km per litre of fuel. Sea-trial

data supplied by the author.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFTWhere’s mammy, Steve?; Mimicking the hoop design of

the casting deck grabrail, the centre seat frame doubles as a sturdy handhold for the

skipper underway; Tucked away below the four-legged baitboard is one of Starlo’s

favourite outboards, the 70hp Yamaha four-stroke; The side helm is as basic as it gets,

but functional and out of the way all the same.

“With a light-load top-end of 30kts at 6100rpm and easy

cruising between a fuel ecient 22 to 25kts fully kitted

with crew he asks, “Who needs to go faster?”

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