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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF225LA V MAX SHO®
Boat: Bass Cat® Caracal
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 26-Jul-2017
Bass Cat - Bass Cat® Caracal

Performance Bulletin

27 - Bass Cat® Caracal

Bass Cat® Caracal

Length 19' 8"
Beam 8' 0"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 1,725 lbs
Maximum HP 225 hp
Fuel Capacity 52 gal
Weight as Tested 3,100 lbs

VF225LA V MAX SHO®

Horsepower 225 hp
Induction EFI
Displacement 4.2 L
Weight (Estimated) 505 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75:1

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2 on 8" Manual Jack Plate

Propeller(s)

Series V MAX SHO®
Diameter x Pitch 15 1/8 x 24
Yamaha Part # 6CB-45930-11-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 95° F / 86° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 398'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 45 gallons of fuel, 1 battery, bow-mounted trolling motor, 8" manual jack plate, 2 Power-Poles, safety and test gear.

YPB#: PB_BCB_Caracal_VF225LA_2017-07-26_BSS

Bass Cat - Bass Cat® Caracal

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF225LA V MAX SHO®
Boat: Bass Cat® Caracal
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 26-Jul-2017
VF225LA V MAX SHO®

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 5.5 1.5 3.67
1500 7.0 2.7 2.59
2000 7.8 4.2 1.86
2500 9.5 7.5 1.27
3000 28.8 6.7 4.30
3500 34.9 9.7 3.60
4000 40.2 12.8 3.14
4500 52.0 15.0 3.47
5000 61.4 16.9 3.63
5500 66.6 20.4 3.27
5950 72.5 21.7 3.34

Time to Plane: 3.52<br /> 0-30 MPH: 5.95

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.