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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF225LA
Boat: G3 Boats® Elite 326 SS®
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 27-Jun-2012
G3® Boats - G3 Boats® Elite 326 SS®

Performance Bulletin

34 - G3 Boats® Elite 326 SS®

G3 Boats® Elite 326 SS®

Length 26' 5"
Beam 8' 6"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 3,340 lbs
Maximum HP 250 hp
Fuel Capacity 38 gal
Pontoons Diameter 3 / 23 25 U-Pontoons
Weight as Tested 4,575 lbs

VF225LA

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

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #1

Propeller(s)

Series Saltwater Series II™
Diameter x Pitch 15 3/4 x 15
Yamaha Part # 6D0-45976-00-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 84° F / 81° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 911'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes full tank of fuel, 1 battery, 2 bimini tops up but stowed, 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_G3B_Elite326SS_VF225LA_2012-06-27_PNT

G3® Boats - G3 Boats® Elite 326 SS®

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF225LA
Boat: G3 Boats® Elite 326 SS®
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 27-Jun-2012
VF225LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 5.2 1.4 3.71
1500 7.1 2.2 3.23
2000 7.7 2.9 2.66
2500 9.7 3.9 2.49
3000 15.1 5.1 2.96
3500 24.3 8 3.04
4000 28.8 10.3 2.8
4500 32.9 13.5 2.44
5000 37 15.4 2.4
5500 41.2 19.3 2.14
5900 44.4 20.3 2.19

Seconds to Plane: 3.45<br /> Seconds 0-30 MPH: 6

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.