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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF250XA
Boat: Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 7-Aug-2019
Tidewater - Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

Performance Bulletin

115 - Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

Length 23' 8"
Beam 8' 9.5"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 3,200 lbs
Maximum HP 300 hp
Fuel Capacity 67 gal
Weight as Tested 4,621 lbs

VF250XA

Horsepower 250 hp
Induction EFI/VCT/DOHC
Displacement 4.2 L
Weight (Estimated) 555 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75 : 1

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2
Ventilation Plate Height 1-1/4" Above Boat Bottom

Propeller(s)

Series Saltwater Series II™
Diameter x Pitch 15 1/4 x 19
Yamaha Part # 6CE-45970-20-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 3
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 86° F / 86° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 350'
Wind Velocity 5-10 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 1/2 tank fuel, 3 people, 1 battery,10" jack plate, hard top, safety and test 

YPB#: PB_TID_2300CarolinaBay_VF250XA_08-07-2019-BAY

Tidewater - Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF250XA
Boat: Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 7-Aug-2019
VF250XA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 5.4 1.4 4.0
1500 7.2 2.4 3.04
2000 8.4 3.7 2.26
2500 13.7 5.6 2.45
3000 24.3 6.8 3.57
3500 31.3 8.6 3.64
4000 37.4 11.4 3.30
4500 41.9 14.4 2.92
5000 46.8 17.6 2.67
5500 52.0 22.2 2.35
5950 57.0 23.4 2.43

0~30 MPH: 6.49 seconds<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.