How much fuel does a 200 hp outboard use?

Select Yamaha Outboard Test Model	Stroke	Fuel consumption WOT
Yamaha 175 A HP	4 stroke	16.3 GPH
Yamaha 200 HP VMAX V6	4 stroke	19.2 GPH
Yamaha 225 HP V6	4 stroke	17.7 GPH
Yamaha 250 HP V6	4 stroke	23.8 GPH

How fast will a 200 hp outboard go?

A typical 26 feet pontoon with 200 hp motor easily reach speeds up to 40 mph. Even under full load conditions, you can go to 30 mph. From my experience, the optimum speed for water sports is 15 to 35 mph.

Do twin outboards use more fuel?

Twin outboards will in most all cases use more fuel than a single engine. If you find yourself looking at boats in the size range where there’s a decision point about one engine or two, it’s tough to beat a twin-engine setup.

How much fuel does a twin engine boat use?

However, if you have a twin engine 40 foot sportfisher, you will only go about 33 miles at 40 knots. If you wanted to travel 300 miles, you’d need 450 gallons of fuel! Diesel engines consume about 1 gallon per hour for every 18 hp used. Some simple math can estimate the number of gallons consumed per hour.

What is the lightest 200 hp outboard?

F200
Lightweight & compact: The F200 is the lightest 200-hp four stroke available. It is up to 119 lbs lighter than Yamaha’s V6 F200. It weighs just 14 pounds more than Yamaha’s two-stroke 200 HPDI outboard.

How much does a 200 hp outboard motor cost?

Expect today’s best 200-hp outboard motors to have some weight, especially 4-stroke models. After 2014, just about any maker’s 200-hp outboard V6 engine costs upward of $20,000 installed, depending on your gauge package, controls, installation, etc.

Can I run a twin engine boat on one engine?

Yes. And so can a twin engined ‘plane. However it is only normally done when one engine is faulty. If one engine fails, yes you can return to shore on the other engine but remember, the boat will have a tendency to skew to either port or starboard depending on what prop is not spinning.

What is better twin outboards or single?

Two is always better than one when there’s the chance of one breaking down. Two can more than double the power you have at your disposal without over-stressing a single engine. Two engines balance your boat better and make maneuvering in tight spaces much easier.