Water skiing, tubing, swimming trips, sunbathing or exploring with friends - the Frauscher Lido with its centre console can be used for many leisure activities. Other boats also have this attribute, but the Frauscher with its unusual design is particularly eye-catching.
What is on offer to the owner on the approximately 7 metre long and 2.25 metre wide Lido? A large stern lounger and bench seat, futuristic centre console and a bow area with two sunbeds. The cushions are moderately firm. There is space for equipment and sports gear, such as wakeboards or water skis, in storage compartments fore and aft. A special feature of the centre hatch in the bow: the folded-up section can be locked in place with a bracket to create a table. Bathing enthusiasts can access a wooden-covered bathing platform via the rear bench and sun lounger. The accompanying 3-step ladder is secured with a spring lock and can be easily operated from the water. If you want the convenience of a rear shower, you will pay an extra €1000.
Our test engine, a Volkswagen Marine TDI 230-6 engine (now from Cummins-Marine), also costs an extra €35,000. If you let the engine run at idle (around 700 rpm) with the clutch engaged, the Lido travels at a good 3 knots. Fast displacement cruising with a "shore-friendly" stern wave is around 6 knots. In both cases, good course stability is impressive, which is only slightly affected by weight shifts.
The entire test can be found in BOOTE 11/11.
Data sheet: Frauscher 686 Lido
Shipyard: Frauscher Bootswerft GmbH & Co KG
Type designation: Frauscher 686 Lido
CE category: C - Coastal waters
Material of hull and deck: Plastic
Length: 6,86 m
Width: 2,25 m
Displacement: 1,70 t
Price: 126.606,00 €
Ralf Marquard
Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE
