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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF250LA
Boat: Pathfinder® 2300 HPS®
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 4-Jan-2011
Pathfinder® - Pathfinder® 2300 HPS®

Performance Bulletin

39 - Pathfinder® 2300 HPS®

Pathfinder® 2300 HPS®

Length 23' 6"
Beam 8' 4"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 2,495 lbs
Maximum HP 300 hp
Fuel Capacity 60 gal
Weight as Tested 3,835 lbs

VF250LA

Horsepower 250 hp
Displacement 4.2 L
Weight (Estimated) 505 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #1 on Jackplate

Propeller(s)

Series High Seas 4-Blade Series
Diameter x Pitch 15 x 23
Yamaha Part # 6BR-45B74-00-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 70° F / 75° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 0'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 25 gallons of fuel, 4 batteries, T-top, 6" Atlas jack plate, optional leaning post w/livewell, bow-mounted trolling motor, safety and test equipment. Fuel consumption data gathered with Yamaha Command Link® fuel management system. Zero-to-30 speed data gathered with GPS receiver. Other speed data gathered with GPS receiver.

YPB#: PB_PAT_2300HPS_VF250LA_2011-01-04_BAY

Pathfinder® - Pathfinder® 2300 HPS®

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF250LA
Boat: Pathfinder® 2300 HPS®
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 4-Jan-2011
VF250LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 6.3 1.5 4.2
1500 8.1 2.7 3
2000 9.2 3.8 2.42
2500 18.7 5 3.74
3000 31.6 6.6 4.79
3500 38 9.3 4.09
4000 43.7 12.5 3.5
4500 49.9 16.3 3.06
5000 54.9 18.9 2.91
5500 61.7 22.8 2.71
6050 63.7 23.3 2.73

Seconds to Plane: 2.87<br /> Seconds 0-30 MPH: 6.55

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.