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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F70LA
Boat: KenCraft® 178 Flat Fish
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 20-Jan-2016
KenCraft - KenCraft® 178 Flat Fish

Performance Bulletin

36 - KenCraft® 178 Flat Fish

KenCraft® 178 Flat Fish

Length 17' 10"
Beam 7' 1"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 1,275 lbs
Maximum HP 115 hp
Fuel Capacity 28 gal
Weight as Tested 1,968 lbs

F70LA

Horsepower 70 hp
Induction EFI
Displacement 60.8 cu. in.
Weight (Estimated) 253 lbs
Gear Ratio 2.33

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2

Propeller(s)

Series Aluminum
Diameter x Pitch 13 1/2 x 15
Yamaha Part # 6E5-45947-00-00
Propeller Material Aluminum

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 27° F / 45° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 211'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 3/4 tank of fuel, 1 battery, safety and test gear.

YPB#: PB_KCB_178FlatFish_F70LA_2016-01-20_FLT

KenCraft - KenCraft® 178 Flat Fish

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F70LA
Boat: KenCraft® 178 Flat Fish
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 20-Jan-2016
F70LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 3.5 0.3 11.67
1500 4.8 0.5 9.6
2000 6 0.9 6.67
2500 6.9 1.4 4.93
3000 8 2.2 3.64
3500 12.9 2.6 4.96
4000 19 2.7 7.04
4500 23.5 3.3 7.12
5000 27.1 3.8 7.13
5500 30.6 5.2 5.89
6000 34 6.3 5.4
6300 35.7 6.9 5.17

0-20 MPH: 6.86<br />

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.