Meridian Yachts - 541 Sedan (2011-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 9.5 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 12.0 sec. |
| Test Power | 2 x 715-hp CMD QSM 11 |
| Transmission | N/A |
| Ratio | N/A |
| Props | N/A |
| Load | 3 persons, 1/2 fuel, 3/8 water, minimal gear |
| Climate | 67 degrees, 63 RH, winds 5 mph, seas calm, salt water |
| Length Overall | 53' 10'' 16.41m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 15' 6'' 4.76 m |
| Draft | 3' 5'' 1.05 m |
| Dry Weight | 52,000 lbs. 23,586 kg |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 638 gal. 2,415 L |
| Water Capacity | 150 gal. |
| Bridge Clearance | 24' 7.32 m w/full hard top |
| Deadrise/Transom | N/A |
| Max Headroom | 6' 4'' |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 2.46 | 2.14 | 1404 | 1221 | 58 |
| 1000 | 9.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 1.15 | 1.00 | 656 | 571 | 65 |
| 1200 | 10.1 | 8.8 | 13.1 | 0.77 | 0.67 | 440 | 383 | 69 |
| 1500 | 10.6 | 9.2 | 25.8 | 0.41 | 0.36 | 234 | 204 | 68 |
| 1700 | 10.4 | 9.0 | 34.7 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 171 | 149 | 68 |
| 2000 | 24.8 | 21.5 | 43.7 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 323 | 281 | 73 |
| 2200 | 29.2 | 25.4 | 53.0 | 0.55 | 0.48 | 314 | 273 | 72 |
| 2500 | 34.9 | 30.3 | 67.6 | 0.52 | 0.45 | 294 | 256 | 73 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.