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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF250XB
Boat: Skeeter® SX 230
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 18-Jan-2016
Skeeter - Skeeter® SX 230

Performance Bulletin

49 - Skeeter® SX 230

Skeeter® SX 230

Length 23' 6"
Beam 8' 2"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 2,875 lbs
Maximum HP 250 hp
Fuel Capacity 59 gal
Weight as Tested 4,304 lbs

VF250XB

Horsepower 250 hp
Induction EFI/DOHC
Displacement 4.2L
Weight (Estimated) 567 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #3
Ventilation Plate Height 1 3/4" Above Boat Bottom
Jack Plate 8" Hydraulic

Propeller(s)

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

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 50° F / 60° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 230'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 54 gallons of fuel, 1 battery, 8-foot Power-Pole, 8" hydraulic jack plate, safety and test gear.

YPB#: PB_SKT_SX230_VF250XA_2016-01-18_1_BAY

Skeeter - Skeeter® SX 230

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF250XB
Boat: Skeeter® SX 230
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 18-Jan-2016
VF250XB

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 5.6 1.4 4
1500 7.6 2.4 3.17
2000 10.4 3.8 2.74
2500 20.1 5.1 3.94
3000 28.6 6.7 4.27
3500 34 9.3 3.66
4000 39.7 12 3.31
4500 43.9 15.3 2.87
5000 49.1 19.1 2.57
5500 55.5 22.8 2.43
6100 59.5 24.5 2.43

0-30 MPH: 5.99

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.