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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F40LA
Boat: Tidewater® 1672 Skiff®
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 9-Jan-2012
Tidewater - Tidewater® 1672 Skiff®

Performance Bulletin

115 - Tidewater® 1672 Skiff®

Tidewater® 1672 Skiff®

Length 16' 0"
Beam 6' 0"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 750 lbs
Maximum HP 50 hp
Fuel Capacity 12 gal
Weight as Tested 1,528 lbs

F40LA

Horsepower 40 hp
Displacement 45.6 cu. in.
Weight (Estimated) 214 lbs
Gear Ratio 2

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2
Anti-Ventilation Plate Height Even With Bottom

Propeller(s)

Series Aluminum "G" Series
Diameter x Pitch 11 5/8 x 11
Yamaha Part # 69W-45947-00-00
Propeller Material Aluminum

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 59° F / 60° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 294'
Wind Velocity 0-5 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 3/4 tank of fuel, 1 battery, bow-mounted trolling motor, safety and test equipment. Fuel consumption data gathered with Yamaha Command Link® fuel management system. Zero-to-20 speed data gathered with radar gun. Other speed data gathered with GPS receiver.

YPB#: PB_TID_1672Skiff_F40LA_2012-01-09_SKF

Tidewater - Tidewater® 1672 Skiff®

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha F40LA
Boat: Tidewater® 1672 Skiff®
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 9-Jan-2012
F40LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 3.4 0.2 17
1500 4.4 0.4 11
2000 5.4 0.6 9
2500 6.5 0.9 7.22
3000 7.1 1.3 5.46
3500 10.1 1.6 6.31
4000 14.9 1.9 7.84
4500 20 2.2 9.09
5000 23.1 2.6 8.89
5500 26 3.3 7.88
6000 29.3 4.4 6.66

Seconds to Plane: 5.06<br /> Seconds 0-20 MPH: 7.5

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.