Review of Planet 80'
Basic specs.
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The boat is typically equipped with dual inboard MAN D2842 LE406 diesel engines at 2400.0 hp (1788 kW).
The fuel tank has a capacity of 7000.0 liters (1849 US gallons, 1539 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.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level.
The immersion rate for Planet 80' is about 1012 kg/cm, alternatively 5670 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 1012 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm.
Alternatively, if you load 5670 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 Planet 80' is 3.81.
Sorry, we do not have sufficient statistical information available for this boat to provide a significant reliable analysis.
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
Maintenance
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