Our test boat, the Beneteau Flyer 10, belongs to the new trend generation: "Large outboards belong at the stern". Two 350 hp Suzukis are attached to the transom and get the 5688 kg cabin cruiser moving.
We reached 41.7 knots on the Mediterranean off Port Ginesta (near Barcelona). The so-called AirStep system is also responsible for this, which creates an air cushion under the bottom of the boat, making the hull "lighter". The lowest planing speed is just under 20 knots.
To bring the Flyer 10 into a better position, the ZipWake system can be activated on our test boat. These are two vertical plates at the stern that are raised and lowered and slide into the stern water of the boat.
Depending on their position, they generate more or less dynamic pressure and lift the stern. This system also has the task of automatically compensating for the rolling movements of the boat. In the upper speeds, the power trim device is used to help. A little feeling is required here, because...
You can read the full test in the June issue of BOOTE. From the 20.5.2020 available here !
Ralf Marquard
Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE
