2026 Center Console Performance Database
Full fuel burn curves, RPM tables, and hull performance data for all 14 center console boats tested for our 2026 review. This page is being populated with raw data from 200+ hours of sea trials.
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2026 Center Console Performance Database
TL;DR
Coming soon. This page will host the complete performance dataset from our 2026 Center Console Review, including fuel burn curves, RPM tables, range calculations, and hull-performance comparisons for all 14 boats tested. Bookmark this page — we're loading the data now.
What's Included
Once populated, this database will contain:
- Fuel burn curves — GPH at every 500 RPM increment from idle to WOT for every engine configuration tested
- Range tables — Nautical-mile range at cruise, economy, and fast-cruise speeds, with 10% reserve factored in
- Hull comparisons — Deadrise angles, draft, weight, and LOA side-by-side
- Sea-trial notes — Subjective handling scores in 2–4 ft and 4–6 ft seas for each boat
- Warranty & ownership data — Standard coverage, transferability, and corrosion warranties
Test Methodology
All data was collected using Yamaha Command Link Plus or Mercury VesselView flow sensors, calibrated offshore before each test. Speed was measured via GPS SOG (not pitot). Fuel burn was recorded once the engines were fully warm and the boat was on plane. Runs were made into and with the current, then averaged.
We'll publish the full CSV download link here when the data is finalized.
This database is a living document. Check back for updates as we complete data validation.
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