Galeon 390 Fly

Flybridge boats have a very special fan community that is usually not convinced by other concepts. Their advantages are obvious: from the upper open-air area you have an unrestricted overview and a great view, plus you sit and lie there more protected from prying eyes than in the large open cockpits.

The main disadvantages are the greater clearance height and the noticeably stronger pendulum motion (on fly) in rough water. We were unable to assess the latter, as our test area, Müggelsee, is one of the calmer sailing areas.

However, it is ideal for testing manoeuvrability and course stability at slow speed. Manoeuvring was child's play with the test Galeon. This was made possible by the two IPS drives, which are controlled via a joystick (extra). This system allows the boat to be manoeuvred forwards, backwards and sideways with great sensitivity. The gearstick and steering wheel are used as usual for displacement travel. At a good 5 knots, the Galeon runs true to course and generates only a small wave. Up to around 8 kn (1500 rpm), the stern wave remains at a tolerable level and then increases sharply. The bow rises as the wave increases, causing little disturbance to the foresight.

The Galeon reaches its lowest planing speed of 18 kn at 2500 rpm. If you want to cruise economically, let the two diesels rev up to 3000 rpm and then glide across the water at just under 25 knots. The low noise level of around 77 dB/A at the saloon driving position ensures a relaxed journey. In a negative sense, the word "low" is reflected in the range: with a consumption of a good 3.9 l/sm and a fuel supply of 1000 l minus 15%, the result is a meagre 215 nm.

At full throttle at just under 31 knots, around 0.2 l/sm more runs through the fuel lines.

Data sheet 390 FlyShipyard:GaleonCE-Category:BType:GliderHull and deck:PlasticLength:11.76 mWidth:3.72 mTest engine:Volvo Penta IPS400 217 kW (295 hp)Price:347 450 €

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