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Review of Powles 53


Basic specs.

sail specifications
The Powles 53 is a large motorboat designed by the maritime architect Jack Powles in the late seventies.

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Interior

The boat is equipped with a galley and toilet facility.


Engine

The boat may be equipped with dual inboard GM diesel engines at 870 hp (648 kW). The speed is 23.0 knots.


Sailing characteristics

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Sailing statistics

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Sorry, we do not have sufficient statistical information available for this boat to provide a significant reliable analysis.

Curiosities

Powerboat?

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:

Equation for Danish definition of a powerboat
Danish definition of a powerboat
According to this definition this boat is categorized as a Powerboat.


Maintenance

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Finally

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