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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF175LA
Boat: Bass Cat® Sabre STD
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 1-Oct-2014
Bass Cat - Bass Cat®  Sabre STD

Performance Bulletin

27 - Bass Cat®  Sabre STD

Bass Cat® Sabre STD

Length 18' 1"
Beam 7' 9"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 1,215 lbs
Maximum HP 175 hp
Fuel Capacity 33 gal
Weight as Tested 2,502 lbs

VF175LA

Horsepower 175 hp
Induction EFI
Displacement 2.8 L
Weight (Estimated) 480 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.86

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2 on Manual Jack Plate
Ventilation Plate Height 5 1/4" Above Boat Bottom

Propeller(s)

Series VMAX SHO® Ventless Series
Diameter x Pitch 15 1/8 x 23
Yamaha Part # 6CB-45974-10-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 82° F / 74° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 605'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes full tank of fuel, 3 batteries, bow-mounted trolling motor, 3-bank battery charger, 8" manual jack plate, safety and test gear.

YPB#: PB_BCB_SabreSTD_VF175LA_2014-10-01_BSS

Bass Cat - Bass Cat®  Sabre STD

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF175LA
Boat: Bass Cat® Sabre STD
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 1-Oct-2014
VF175LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 5.5 0.9 6.11
1500 7 1.9 3.68
2000 9.2 3.3 2.79
2500 26.2 3.5 7.49
3000 31.2 4.8 6.5
3500 35.6 6.8 5.24
4000 42.7 9.1 4.69
4500 49.3 10.5 4.7
5000 55.3 13.7 4.04
5500 61.5 16.2 3.8
6100 67.9 19.2 3.54

Time to Plane: 4.61<br /> 0-30 MPH: 8.62

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.