TheJeanneau Cap Camerat 6.5 are available as Centre Console (CC), Day Cruiser (DC), Walk Around (WA) or, as we drive them, as Bowrider (BR). But no matter which type you choose, the shipyard does not authorise more than 200 hp at the stern. Our test boat 6.5 BR adornsa 200 hp Yamaha with an aluminium propellerwhose gradient is a little too small.
With a 15-inch incline, it is good if there are several people on board and are waterskiing or wakeboarding. However, if there are only two people in the boat, it is borderline.
The speed range for the 200 ranges from 5000-6000 rpm.We more than make the most of it and use the rev limiter at 6150 rpm to tease out the last knots of speed with the power trim. The result is 38.6 knots.During the acceleration test we have selected the 0-60 km/h range. The BR 6.5 completes this phase in a sprinter-friendly 9.5 seconds.
During the slow passages up to 5 knots, travelling forwards involves slight course corrections. In reverse gear, the 6.5 BR responds to steering manoeuvres without delay.
The curve diameters aremaximum two boat lengths each. Our test boat starts planing at 2500 rpm or a speed of 8 knots with the best foresight. After analysing our measurement data, the test boat runs most economically at a fast planing speed of 3500 rpm and 21 knots.One tank of petrol is enough when driving slowly for a theoretical range of 205-177 nm, 154 nm at economic planing speed and 73 nm at full throttle, plus reserves in each case - target fulfilled. However, our sound pressure level meter shows more than 85 dB/A at 5500 rpm.
At full speed, the BR 6.5all extreme manoeuvres with flying colours and gives no cause for criticism. With optimum trim, the propeller ventilates at the tightest bends, which we measured at around three boat lengths, but this is normal. Overall, the test boat follows all rudder movements with precise course changes.The test area is the River Main near Schweinfurt, on which waves and rough water tend to be less noticeable. However, the hull takes waves from commercial shipping without any problems.
