Review of Galeon 640 Fly
Basic specs.
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The hull is made of fibreglass. A hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.
The hull shape is deep V. Generally, a deep V hull gives a more comfortable cruise because it helps the boat cut through waves while minimizing impacts, help the boat bank into turns, and throw less spray. However, a deep V hull reduces stability and requires more power.
The boat is equipped with 8+2 berths and 1000 liters (264 US gallons, 219 imperial gallons) fresh water capacity.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 3500 liters (924 US gallons, 769 imperial gallons).
The Galeon 640 Fly has been equipped with different engine alternatives.
Alternative 1:
The boat may be equipped with dual inboard Volvo Penta D13-900 diesel engines at 1800 hp (1341 kW).
Alternative 2:
Galeon 640 Fly may be equipped with dual inboard MAN diesel engines at 1100 hp (819 kW). The speed is 32.0 knots.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
Galeon 640 Fly holds a CE certification:
If less than 16 in on board the boat is by European Union certified as Class B. OFFSHORE:The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level.
The immersion rate for Galeon 640 Fly is about 702 kg/cm, alternatively 3931 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 702 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm.
Alternatively, if you load 3931 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Sailing statistics
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
The l/b ratio for Galeon 640 Fly is 3.78.
Sorry, we do not have sufficient statistical information available for this boat to provide a significant reliable analysis.
Curiosities
In Denmark, you are required to have achieved a 'powerboat driving license' in order to sail a powerboat.
In this context a boat is considered a powerboat if:
Danish definition of a powerboat
Maintenance
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy.
The surface of the wet bottom is about 100m2 (1076 ft2).
Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
Note: If you use a paint roller you will need more paint than if you use a paintbrush.
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