Review of Diano 26 S

Basic specs.

The Diano 26 S is a large motorboat. The Diano 26 S is built by the Italian yard Diano.

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Interior

The boat is equipped with 1600.0 liter fresh water capacity.

Engine

The boat may be equipped with dual inboard Caterpillar diesel engines at 2600 hp (1937 kW). Max speed is 30.0 knots.

The fuel tank has a capacity of 8000.0 liters (2113 US gallons, 1759 imperial gallons).

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.

Immersion rate

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Diano 26 S is about 1123 kg/cm, alternatively 6291 lbs/inch.
Meaning: if you load 1123 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 6291 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.

L/B (Length Beam Ratio)

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

The l/b ratio for Diano 26 S is 4.03.

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:

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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References

[Ref 1]: ISO 8666 Small craft — Principal data.
[Ref 3]: ISO 12215-5 Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings.