Fleming 60 Tested - Engine Room to Open Water | BoatTEST

Fleming 60 Sea Trial & Performance Test | BoatTEST Technical Review Can a twin-engine long-range cruiser outperform traditional single-engine fuel efficiency? In this official BoatTEST sea trial, Captain Dave puts the Fleming 60 through a comprehensive operational test in demanding conditions—facing 15-to-20-knot southeast winds and a wind-against-current outgoing tide. Our test data challenges the industry assumption that single-engine trawlers are inherently more economical. Backed by years of comparative BoatTEST data, we look at how the Fleming 60’s twin propellers move water more efficiently at displacement speeds, reducing engine strain and optimizing fuel burn. We break down the real-world metrics of her twin 800-hp MAN diesel engines, her 1,450-gallon fuel capacity, and her specialized offshore engineering. Fleming 60 Performance & Range Test Data: Most Economical Cruise: 8.3 knots @ 1,000 RPM | 8 gph fuel burn | 1,345 NM range (with 10% reserve) Transatlantic / Transpacific Range: 7.0 knots (optimized for long-range island stops) Day Cruising Speed: 15.2 knots @ 2,000 RPM Wide Open Throttle (WOT): 20.0 knots @ 2,360 RPM Key Specifications & Test Conditions: Length Overall (LOA): 62' 9" Beam: 17' 6" Draft: 5' 0" (Keel-protected propellers) Advertised Displacement: 88,000 lbs Test Load Configuration: Light (50% Fuel, 60% Fresh Water, 30% Black Water) Environmental Data: 86°F, 79% humidity, 15-20 knot winds Full Operational Report: Read our captain's full, unedited written review, view complete fuel-burn charts, sound level decibel readings, and access our comprehensive archive of Fleming assessments here: 👉 https://boattest.com/boats/fleming-ya... Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction: The Owner-Operator Long-Range Trawler 1:00 - Specifications & Real-Time Test Conditions 2:25 - Official Performance Data & Range Metrics 3:15 - The Twin vs. Single Engine Fuel Burn Truth 3:55 - Handling, Hull Design, and Stability Matrix 4:58 - Command Center: Lower Helm & Navigation Systems 7:00 - Redundant Safety Layout & SeaZone Controls 7:50 - Foredeck Architecture: Dual Windlasses & Ground Tackle 10:35 - Portuguese Deck & Side Deck Ergonomics 12:15 - Cockpit Layout & Secondary Docking Stations 13:45 - Captain's Quarters & Lazarette Systems Access 16:10 - Engine Room Analytics: MAN Diesels & Fuel Polishing 19:50 - Lithium-Ion Batteries & Zero-Thru stabilizer Systems 21:40 - Summary & Technical Verdict #BoatTEST #FlemingYachts #Fleming60 #TrawlerLife #MarineEngineering #SeaTrial #YachtPerformance #LongRangeCruising #OwnerOperator