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Tested: Quicksilver 640P PH
Discount recreational fishing
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It's all about price and reason. For there is hardly enough a boat on the market today together
provide more value than Quicksilver 640 PH.
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Previously called the Quicksilver 640 Pilot House. But in ar is the renamed Quicksilver 640 PH. A
little short, that is - said let us go on board and cast off.
We took a trip to Senja in Troms, where Edin Arne Olsen embarks on the sea in his edition of
the Polish-built boat.
- I have already a test it through a couple of seasons, he said.
The pensioner is båtvant than most. Every time the chance presents itself, he sticks at sea -
though it said is just outside the pebbles or an hour right out of the sea, where cod spawn.
After Olsen sea dog has tested the boat in all weather, all kinds of purposes, and even arranged
for retrofitting of all kinds of accessories, we let an experienced user to share their assessments
with boating readers. Low heel first impression tells of a broad bat that tilts very little.
- Yes, here, two grown men sitting on the railing
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almost without the boat heeled anything at all, says Olsen.
Deck space is vast. We are talking after all about a boat that only måIer 21 feet. However, with
a width of 2.54 meters and on a not too flashy wheelhouse, the gain a playground on the deck
as long larger boats are near.
For - have no illusions - this is a bruksbåt. Call it a fishing bar, a speed boat or what you don,
here, even professional fishermen to settle.
Cruising speed
The boat is available with several types of engines. A four-stroke engine with 100 recommends
the cover is, however, most papular choice, also for the testbåt.
- It is good for 25 knots. I've been up for 27 knots, with a fresh boat, without passengers, says
Olsen.
Although he thrives best in 16 to 18 knots. Though it feels like 21 to 22 knots also can be an
ideal cruising speed if the weather is spectator friendly.
- There are a number of blows to the bow when the gas pa Iittle against sharp waves. But I have
heard of several who Iydisolerer front of the cabin and notice a marked difference in sound level,
says Olsen.
- The hydraulic steering is also among the ser this boat. There is absolutely nothing to expose.

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Wheelhouse: The boat is wide, which also offers plenty of space inside the wheelhouse.
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Consumption
Even tried Olsen in late winter out on one of the fishing banks off Seoja, 40 nautical mil from
the quay at home in Frovåghamn. After going back and forth, and also backed idling in a three or
four hours while he fishes, he fixed the consumption for the day was at 85 liters.
- I march of 20 knots, and consumption, I am very well satisfied with, he concludes.
The boat weighs 1300 kg, with this four-stroke engine mounted. 1000 kg without the
equipment.
It has a fixed fuel tank of 135 liters, which can smoothly come to one of three doors on the deck.
Filling is done on the back row, on the starboard side.
In front of the engine is placed a well, where a pump provides seawater circulation to catch. It
also serves as a perfectly good seat - which can also found at the very rear of both sides. These
can easily key out.
The high ranks, with a handful of rod holders are a plus size in the margin.
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Quicksilver 640 PH
+ Large deck space - Sturdy boat, small heel - Functional - Affordable
- Sliding door to wheelhouse - Small Gloppen the hatches in the deck - Large drift
Technical data
Price with Mercury 100 hp: £ 287,091 -
Length: 652 cm
Width: 254 cm
Height: 265 cm
Materials: Glass
Weight without motor: 90 hp, untested table
Max persons: 6
CE Category: C
Fuel tank: 135 liters (fixed mount)
Max Power: 135 hp
Motor in testbåt: Mercury 100 hp, four stroke
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- It is safe to take the grandchildren with him, when only their heads visible above the railing,
notes Olsen with a smile.

Flat
The boat heeled little strange even in speed - even in tight turns. And when you lie down to go
fishing, it must be quite usable waves needed to budge the hull.
Arsaces for this is simple. The traditional V-bottom are modified with an outgoing flatness on
both sides - so that the boat feels liberating stable during most operations.
- The disadvantage is that you are experiencing a lot of leeway if the wind freshens, says Olsen.
He is pleased with stow spaces below deck, but reveals a negative factor that only users with
fish like to experience.
- It's a little too small Gloppen between hatches. Although I have been retrofitted an electric
pump spray on deck, I downloaded the hatches and scrub away the fish entrails, he said.
Quicksilver 640 PH also comes with an electric bilge pump as standard, placed under the
inspection hatch in the engine. A clear advantage, with so much storage locker below deck,
which could potentially accommodate Vano at the given situations. But closing the screws could
have have gone flat to the deck.
Pull
The ceiling in the wheelhouse protrudes slightly backwards. Thus, all under 185 cm remain dry
during rain showers, but having to go inside.
But are we into the matter, it is clear. And when the sliding door does something simple in form.
Båtreder Olsen has made the same observations.
- It will not completely close the door and the wall when I close it completely. On a proper sur
Today, one can therefore experience moves in, he said.
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Small for plottter: The instrument panel is functional, but there is too little space for the plotter.
Single seats on the driver's place is nice, but short stature seems enough that they should be
able to adjust more.
The entrance is also somewhat narrow, including a potential stumbling edge. But on the floor
inside, even the long-legged stand upright in the back.
Functional
Thurs enkeltsroler side by side make up the seats. The seats have a workable design, although
short stature may be some disagreement.
The buttons are functional and well within reach, but it can be a problem to fit the chart plotter
/ sounder, among the instruments. Edin Arne Olsen has solved this challenge by placing it closer
to the front window.
- I would hart two wipers instead of one. But it goes the way to get fitted, he said.
Venting
So what do you get 287 000? Well, in this case means, among other standard features such as
picnic tables, electric anchor winch (that we liked!) And chemical toilet. The latter is mobile and

placed under the table in front, as there is space for your own bathroom. On each side is placed
a bed, elIer bench if you will, that serves as an overnight opportunity for two. We're not talking
about delicious comfort, but even once straightforward functionality.
Window hatches are placed in the ceiling and on both sides, which, among other things makes
venting of moisture to a simple process.
Conclusion
So we end up with an exceptionally functional boat. It has simple and straightforward solutions
to offer - a bruksbåt for active recreational fisherman or a family who swear by day trips on the
lake, with the possibility of accommodation.
Price-wise, the matter among the best in its class. It does not promise more than it holds. It's
that simple.
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TESTED TO SEASON: LinkedIn Arne Olsen båtvant and have tried Quicksilver
640 Pilot House for two seasons. He has been up in 27 knots with it.
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GOOD BAT FOR RECREATIONAL FISHERMAN: With good solutions both on deck, this is a bat the
seasoned fisherman can recommend.