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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F300XCA / LF300XCA
Boat: Contender® 30V®
Configuration: Twin
Test Date: 29-Nov-2011
Contender® - Contender® 30V®

Performance Bulletin

23 - Contender® 30V®

Contender® 30V®

Length 29' 8"
Beam 9' 6"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 5,450 lbs
Maximum HP 600 hp
Fuel Capacity 265 gal
Weight as Tested 7,521 lbs

F300XCA / LF300XCA

Horsepower 300 hp
Induction EFI
Displacement 4.2 L
Weight (Estimated) 562 lbs
Gear Ratio 1.75

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #3
Anti-Ventilation Plate Height 3 1/4" Above Boat Bottom

Propeller(s)

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

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 79° F / 74° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 0'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 60 gallons of fuel, 3 batteries, hard top, leaning post, FWD coffin box, head, safety and test equipment. Fuel consumption data gathered with Yamaha Command Link® fuel management system. Zero-to-30 speed data gathered with radar gun. Other speed data gathered with GPS receiver.

YPB#: PB_CND_30V_t_F300XCA_2011-11-29_OCC

Contender® - Contender® 30V®

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F300XCA / LF300XCA
Boat: Contender® 30V®
Configuration: Twin
Test Date: 29-Nov-2011
F300XCA / LF300XCA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 6 2.6 2.31
1500 7.9 4.6 1.72
2000 9.3 8.1 1.15
2500 17.2 10.7 1.61
3000 29.4 13.5 2.18
3500 36.2 17.3 2.09
4000 42.1 22.5 1.87
4500 48.2 29.9 1.61
5000 53.5 35.5 1.51
5500 59.3 45.8 1.3
6100 65.1 52.6 1.24

Seconds to Plane: 3.43<br /> Seconds 0-30 MPH: 6.06

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.