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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F300XCA / LF300XCA
Boat: SX281
Configuration: Twin
Test Date: 15-Nov-2017
Sea Born - SX281

Performance Bulletin

83 - SX281

SX281

Length 27' 9"
Beam 9' 7"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 7,230 lbs
Maximum HP 600 hp
Fuel Capacity 180 gal
Weight as Tested 10,194 lbs

F300XCA / LF300XCA

Horsepower 300 hp
Induction EFI/VCT/DOHC
Displacement 4.2L
Weight (Estimated) 562 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75:1

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #3
Ventilation Plate Height 2-1/2" above boat bottom

Propeller(s)

Series Saltwater Series II
Diameter x Pitch 15 x 20
Yamaha Part # 6CE-45932-20-00 / 6CF-45932-20-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 4
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 70° F / 65° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 145'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 4 people, 3/4 tank of fuel, 3 Group 27 batteries and safety/test gear.

YPB#: PB_SBN_SX281_TW_F300XCA_11_15_2017_OCC

Sea Born - SX281

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F300XCA / LF300XCA
Boat: SX281
Configuration: Twin
Test Date: 15-Nov-2017
F300XCA / LF300XCA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 5.1 2.6 1.96
1500 7.5 4.5 1.67
2000 9.1 7.6 1.20
2500 11.4 12.5 0.91
3000 21.4 13.6 1.57
3500 31.8 18.3 1.74
4000 38.5 13.3 1.65
4500 44.6 31.1 1.43
5000 49.8 35.1 1.42
5500 53.8 49.8 1.08
6000 59.2 53.1 1.11

Time to Plane: 4.56 sec.<br /> 0-30 MPH: 6.62 sec.

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.