Yamaha Fuel Economy

[Jack Bailey]

Beside the SX190 and AR190, What are the next best fuel consumption models for Yamaha

 

[buckbuck]

I am not sure of the posted data but can tell you that I have averaged 5.25 gallons per hour of engine run time. This is with a 2008 212X.

 

[Speedling]

Probably the sx 210 or ar210 models. Although if u do watersports you will want the more potent motors

 

[veedubtek]

I would guess the 212 boats to be the best out of all of them under normal operating conditions, but that's pure speculation.

 

[octavio3311]

I can’t give you any numbers - but I can say that my 212x isn’t too bad - not bad at all. It’s right on par with my I/O buddies (better than some) and better than my inboard buddies.
Again - depends on how you use it. Of course it’ll suck down gas if I spend a full day surfing, but so will anything else.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised how well she does on fuel.

 

[veedubtek]

and I'd be wrong. Some quick boattest hunting-

2018 AR190 - 4.5 @ 28.4
2018 190FSH - 4.1 @ 27.7
2018 210FSH - 3.5 @ 27.7
2014 SX240 - 3.4 @ 37.5
2012 212SS - 3.2 @ 27.2
2018 242LS - 3.0 @ 27.8
2018 212 LS - 2.9 @ 30.3
2018 SX210 - 2.5 @ 32.4

 

[bronze_10]

I can't find stuff when I search but someone posted a lot of fuel economy info for all models in one of the Bimini threads... I remember I think the 210 was the best and the 230 was next and then some other stuff... I stopped at my boat make.. Maybe someone can find the link. .

 

[veedubtek]

@Bruce posted it in the Preparing for Bimini thread

Upperdeck says that he burned 35 gallons on the the way to Bimini in 2013 which is supported by reports of similar consumption by others on the trip.

Assuming that a 192 burns 1.3 times the fuel that a 212X does it would have burned 46 gallons.
Assuming that a LX210 burns 2.36 times the fuel that a 212X does it would have burned 82.6 gallons.
Assuming that a 190 burns 0.79 times the fuel that a 212X does it would have burned 29.05 gallons.
Assuming that a Non HO SX230 burns 1.38 times the fuel that a 212X does it would have burned 48.3 gallons.

All of the models above would need to carry extra fuel.

Newer twin engine 210 (3.98 @ 31.1 w MR1s), 212 (3.19 @ 27.2 with 1.8s), 230HO(3.41 @ 28), 240 (3.25 @ 31.7) and 242 (3.25 @ 27.5), models have similar fuel consumption to Upperdeck's 35 gallon consumption. Owners of these boats may want to carry extra fuel.

 

[Jack Bailey]

I appreciate it. Im looking at the SX240 and I've seen multiple reviews on the SX240 and Ar240. I've see anywhere from 2.5mpg to 3.5mpg for those models. Not sure why such a big discrepancy. Was hoping someone had real world number that they logged one day on the water.

 

[Matt Phillips]

My computer tells me that turning 5600-6000 my 242x with 4-5 people on board at 6250 feet elevation, she’s slurping 10-11 gallons per hour.

When on a wakeboarding trip to lake Shasta, I generally top off the tank daily with about 25-30 gallons or so.

 

[F.M.]

I'm tell myself that my 242x probably maybe gets 25mpg at least. And then I feel much better after pumping 50 gallons of ethanol free fuel into it.

 

[PeterB]

I focus more on fuel used per day rather than mpg. We ski, wakeboard, cruise, run fast periodically, and anchor up to swim in a typical day. Generally burn about 25-30 gallons a day.
At WOT the computer shows about 25 gph , but drops to about 10-12 gph at cruise speed around 30 mph

 

[Jack Bailey]

@Matt Phillips
This is perfect and im assuming you're talking about the computer on the boat? This will be a family boat to cruise and hangout on the river. Next year im wanting to do the bimini trip. I might even try and squeeze it in this year.

 

[swatski]

@Matt Phillips
This is perfect and im assuming you're talking about the computer on the boat? This will be a family boat to cruise and hangout on the river. Next year im wanting to do the bimini trip. I might even try and squeeze it in this year.

A lot depends on conditions and riding style/load, but you are getting some accurate numbers quoted here.
As far as Bimini run or anything offshore - is just way too many variables to account for, IMO.
But if you do it at WOT - it will be about 25gph no matter what, LOL.

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[Speedling]

and I'd be wrong. Some quick boattest hunting-

2018 AR190 - 4.5 @ 28.4
2018 190FSH - 4.1 @ 27.7
2018 210FSH - 3.5 @ 27.7
2014 SX240 - 3.4 @ 37.5
2012 212SS - 3.2 @ 27.2
2018 242LS - 3.0 @ 27.8
2018 212 LS - 2.9 @ 30.3
2018 SX210 - 2.5 @ 32.4

Gph? Or mpg? Because gph means the 21' are clear winners, if it's mpg u posted then the 190 is best

 

[adrianp89]

We just go out cruising, hang out somewhere, go somewhere else to get some lunch. A tank of gas can last me a month easy (going out once a week).

 

[seadude]

All of the BoatTest numbers with the 24 footers getting over 3 mpg at cruise speed is pure dreaming. I've had two and the only time I could get 3 mpg was lightly loaded and barely on plane. Increase speed into the 30's and load and mpg drops to 2.5ish. The early 210's with the low power-rated MR1's got the best twin engine mpg, apparently slightly better than the new TR1's according tests I've read.
But in reality unless you're planning frequent 100 mile cruises, mpg shouldn't be a major part of your boat selection process!

 

[veedubtek]

Gph? Or mpg? Because gph means the 21' are clear winners, if it's mpg u posted then the 190 is best

<Insert gif of Ron Burgundy enunciating mpg here>.

 

[Peelz]

if you're worried about fuel economy....don't buy a boat. LOL even with my 3 liter it sucks.

So....We calculate SMILES per gallon.

interesting numbers above @veedubtek

 

[F.M.]

if you're worried about fuel economy....don't buy a boat. LOL even with my 3 liter it sucks.

So....We calculate SMILES per gallon.

interesting numbers above @veedubtek

If the wife & kid's pass out in the truck on the drive home......... it was a good day.