BSC 85 Elegance Test Results
I restrict my description to the actual testing. The video showcases the Rigid Inflatable Boat’s lay-out.
The Elegance version offers a wider range of colours compared to the Sport and Classic models.
Testing the Italian built BSC 85 Elegance RIB with a single 350-hp Honda outboard showed these results.
Idle speed was 2.6 knots at 2.6 l/h. Planing occurred at 12.1 knots (2.500 rpm, 23 liter per hour).
Optimal cruise was around 22 – 24 knots at ~1 l/nm.
Top speed reached 42.7 knots at 6.000 rpm with 126 l/h fuel burn, despite a fouled hull.
The RIB maintained a dry, stable ride in varying seas. It offered responsive handling. The Rigid Inflatable Boat featured generous deck space suitable for leisure or charter operations.
This video was published on The Sea Team YouTube channel.
i’ve posted more video of this brand for you to enjoy: BSC posts.
Specs
| Model | BSC 85 Elegance |
| Length | 8,45 m |
| Height | 3,47 m |
| Number of passengers | cat. B*: 14 / cat. C: 18 |
| Tube diamter | 68 cm |
| Number of compartments | 6 |
| Weigth | 1.620 kg |
| Maximum power | 300 kW / 400 hp |
| Shaft | 1 XXL / 2 XL |
| Fuel tank | 400 l |
*discover what this means
| Engine Outboard | Honda BF350 |
| Type | 4-stroke, SOHC, 60° V8, 32-valve |
| Displacement | 4,952 cc (302 cubic in.) |
| Bore & stroke | 89 x 99,5 mm (3.5 x 3.9 in.) |
| Full throttle rpm range | 5,000-6,000 rpm |
| Rated power | 350 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Fuel delivery | Programmed fuel injection |
| Ignition system | Microcomputer programmed |
| Starting system | Electric |
| Exhaust | Through hub |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Trim range | -4° to +15° |
| Tilt range | 68° |
| Fuel type | 86 octane |
| Drive | BF350 |
| Gear ratio | 1.79:1 |
| Gear shift | F-N-R |
| Alternator (electric start) | 93 amps |
| Battery charging power | 70 amps |
| Propeller | Optional |
| Trim support | Standard |
| Automatic tilt | Standard |
| Trolling mode range | 650-1,000 rpm |
| Cruise control range | 650-6,000 rpm in 50 rpm increments |
| Oil pressure alert | Standard |
| Temperature alert | Standard |
| Rev-limiter | Standard |
| Recreational warranty | 5 years |
| Commercial/rental warranty | 2 years |
| Optional extended warranty | Up to 36 months |
| Overall width | 650 mm (25.6 in.) |
| Transom height (X type) | 638 mm (25 in.) |
| Transom height (U type) | 765 mm (30 in.) |
| Dry weight (X type) | 347 kg (765 lbs) |
| Dry weight (U type) | 352 kg (776 lbs) |
