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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF225LA
Boat: Nautic Star® 224 XTS
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 16-Apr-2013
Nautic Star - Nautic Star® 224 XTS

Performance Bulletin

38 - Nautic Star® 224 XTS

Nautic Star® 224 XTS

Length 22' 0"
Beam 8' 6"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 2,100 lbs
Maximum HP 250 hp
Fuel Capacity 63 gal
Weight as Tested 3,317 lbs

VF225LA

Horsepower 225 hp
Displacement 4.2 L
Weight (Estimated) 505 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75

Engine Mounting Height

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

Propeller(s)

Series Saltwater Series II™-SDS™
Diameter x Pitch 15 x 21
Yamaha Part # 6CE-45972-00-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 78° F / 70° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 234'
Wind Velocity 5-10 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 1/2 tank of fuel, 1 battery, 10" hydraulic jack plate, safety and test gear.

YPB#: PB_NST_224XTS_VF225LA_2013-04-16_BAY

Nautic Star - Nautic Star® 224 XTS

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF225LA
Boat: Nautic Star® 224 XTS
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 16-Apr-2013
VF225LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 4.7 1.4 3.36
1500 6.7 2.5 2.68
2000 7.8 3.7 2.11
2500 12.4 5.5 2.26
3000 29.3 6.3 4.65
3500 35.2 9.1 3.87
4000 41.2 11.6 3.55
4500 46.6 14.2 3.28
5000 52 16.1 3.23
5500 55.8 18.5 3.02
6050 60.4 21.3 2.84

0-30 MPH: 5.07

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.