Sign Up

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F115XB
Boat: Key West 179 FS
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 24-Oct-2021
Key West - Key West 179 FS

Performance Bulletin

16 - Key West 179 FS

Key West 179 FS

Length 17' 9"
Beam 7' 4"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 1,300 lbs
Maximum HP 140 hp
Fuel Capacity 40 gal
Weight as Tested 2,353 lbs

F115XB

Horsepower 115 hp
Induction EFI/DOHC
Displacement 1.8L
Weight (Estimated) 386 lbs
Gear Ratio 2.15:1

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2
Ventilation Plate Height 1/2" Above Boat Bottom

Propeller(s)

Series Talon SS
Diameter x Pitch 13-1/8 x 18
Yamaha Part # 6N4-45974-00-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 82° F / 75° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 0'
Wind Velocity 5-10 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 30 gallons of fuel, 1 battery, safety and test equipment.

YPB#: PB_KWB_179 FS_F115XB_10-25-2021_OCC

Key West - Key West 179 FS

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F115XB
Boat: Key West 179 FS
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 24-Oct-2021
F115XB

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 3.8 0.6 6.33
1500 5.5 1.0 5.50
2000 6.8 1.6 4.25
2500 7.6 2.5 3.04
3000 10.6 3.6 2.94
3500 24.8 3.7 6.70
4000 29.1 4.7 6.19
4500 34.6 5.7 6.07
5000 38.6 7.0 5.51
5500 43.0 9.3 4.63
5900 46.7 10.9 4.28

Time to Plane: 4.06 seconds<br /> 0-30 MPH: 8.85 seconds

Notice To Consumer The information and data contained in this Performance Bulletin is approximate and subject to many different factors and variables. It is provided as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as representative of actual performance. Your boat’s performance may be different than the information contained in this Performance Bulletin due to various factors, including your boat’s actual weight, wind and water conditions, temperature, humidity, elevation, bottom paint, boat options affecting wind/water drag and/or boat weight, and operator ability. Please confirm the specifications and performance data on your specific boat/engine combination with your dealer prior to purchase. Please also keep in mind that the data contained in this Performance Bulletin may or may not have been performed using Yamaha PowerMatched components. Yamaha reserves the right to change the specifications and performance data of this Performance Bulletin or engine without notice. This document contains many of Yamaha’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement.