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Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF150LA
Boat: Bass Cat® Sabre
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 27-Sep-2013
Bass Cat - Bass Cat® Sabre

Performance Bulletin

27 - Bass Cat® Sabre

Bass Cat® Sabre

Length 18' 1"
Beam 7' 9"
Dry Weight (Boat Mfr. Pub) 1,215 lbs
Maximum HP 175 hp
Fuel Capacity 33 gal
Weight as Tested 2,590 lbs

VF150LA

Horsepower 150 hp
Induction EFI
Displacement 2.8 L
Weight (Estimated) 480 lbs
Gear Ratio 2

Engine Mounting Height

Mounting Hole Position #2 on Manual Jack Plate
Ventilation Plate Height 6" Above Boat Bottom

Propeller(s)

Series Pro Series™
Diameter x Pitch 14 1/2 x 23
Yamaha Part # 66K-45974-B0-00
Propeller Material Polished Stainless Steel

Test Conditions

Number of People 2
Air / Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) 86° F / 76° F
Elevation (in feet above sea level) 635'
Wind Velocity 5-10 MPH

Comments

Test weight includes 28 gallons of fuel, 3 batteries, bow-mounted trolling motor, 3-bank battery charger, 6" manual jack plate, safety and test gear.

YPB#: PB_BCB_Sabre_VF150LA_2013-09-27_BSS

Bass Cat - Bass Cat® Sabre

Performance Bulletin


Engine: Yamaha VF150LA
Boat: Bass Cat® Sabre
Configuration: Single
Test Date: 27-Sep-2013
VF150LA

Performance Data

RPM
MPH
GPH
MPG
1000 4.6 0.8 5.75
1500 6.4 1.7 3.77
2000 7.3 2.8 2.61
2500 10.5 4.4 2.39
3000 26.7 4.4 6.07
3500 32.8 5.7 5.75
4000 35.2 7.4 4.76
4500 39.7 8.7 4.56
5000 48 10.6 4.53
5500 55.6 13.5 4.12
6050 62.1 15.4 4.03

Time to Plane : 4.53<br /> 0-30 MPH: 7.72

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.