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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F70LA
Boat: Avid 18 Commander
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 13-Mar-2024
Avid Boats - Avid 18 Commander

Performance Bulletin

210 - Avid 18 Commander

Avid 18 Commander

Length 18' 10"
Beam 7' 4"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 970 lbs
Maximum HP 90 hp
Fuel Capacity 12 gal
Weight as Tested 1,721 lbs

F70LA

Horsepower 70 hp
Induction EFI/VCT/DOHC
Displacement 966cc
Weight (Estimated) 253 lbs
Gear Ratio 2.33:1

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position 2
Ventilation Plate Height 1" Above Boat Bottom

Propeller(s)

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 72° F / 54° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 200'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 8 gallons of fuel, 1 battery, safety and test equipment.

YPB#: PB_AVD_18 Commander_F70LA_3-13-24_ALM

Avid Boats - Avid 18 Commander

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F70LA
Boat: Avid 18 Commander
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 13-Mar-2024
F70LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 3.8 0.3 12.50
1500 5.0 0.6 8.25
2000 7.4 1.2 6.43
2500 9.3 1.5 6.20
3000 14.8 2.1 7.20
3500 19.4 2.4 8.08
4000 23.8 2.6 9.13
4500 27.8 3.5 8.06
5000 30.5 4.2 7.25
5500 34.0 5.4 6.36
6000 39.1 6.6 5.92

0-20 MPH: 6.31 seconds

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.