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Boating NZ : FREE TO READ May 2014
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New Yamaha F200F Yamaha claims its new four-cylinder F200F is the lightest 200hp four- stroke on the market at 227kg – 50kg lighter than the old model F200C. With its slim-line cowl, the lightweight F200F is ideal for twin engine applications and is an attractive option for boaters wanting more horsepower without more weight or the same horsepower for less weight. A smooth, quiet, in-line, four-cylinder with Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) and weight-saving technology throughout, the new engine produces 200hp. Light weight equates to improved fuel-efficiency, as well as better performance so the F200F suits a wider range of boats than heavier V6 engines do. The new F200F features an improved Reliance Shift Dampener System (SDS) to minimise clunking when engaging forward or reverse gear, as well as new counterbalance shafts for vibration-free, quiet boating. There’s a 50amp alternator for a 13 percent increase in charge over the outgoing F200C at idle, and the popular Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS) system allows fishermen to fine-tune their trolling speeds. The F200F offers the Y-COP (Yamaha Customer Outboard Protection) anti-theft system and an optional tilt-limiter. 68 Boating New Zealand May 2014 The boat rides fairly level, so vision ahead is excellent, and there’s no perceptible nose-up, nose-down transition onto the plane. As with any hardtop, trim tabs were welcome. Cruising at 26 knots at 4000rpm, the boat used 27 litres of fuel per hour, and we reached a top speed of 39.5 knots at 5800rpm, burning 75 litres per hour. BETTER THAN EVER Southern Alloy Boats offers looks, specification and performance with excellent build quality. New models have benefited from ongoing development. Incremental improvements to the internal layout, hardtop design, paint and cosmetics, as well little improvements to a hull form that was a good performer anyway, mean the new models like the XP670HTO are the best Southerns yet. Southern Alloy Boats XP676HTO ➤ loa 6.750m ➤ beam 2.45m (2.2m at the chines) ➤ draft approx 0.4m ➤ construction aluminium ➤ weight approx 1900kg on trailer ➤ engine Yamaha F200F four- stroke outboard ➤ deadrise 20° at transom ➤ fuel 200 litres ➤ cruising speed 25-30 knots ➤ max speed 40 knots ➤ price as reviewed $129,995 ➤ packages from $110,995 ➤ manufactured by Southern Alloy Boats Ltd, Mosgiel, www.southernboats.co.nz ➤ boat supplied by Family Boats Ltd, www.familyboats.co.nz peter@familyboats.co.nz phone 09274 0511 Aluminium trailer The review boat was supplied on a dual- axle Southern Alloy Boats aluminium trailer with override brakes on one axle, alloy wheels and zinc-coated leaf spring suspension. The boat is supported on rollers along the keel, pairs of fixed rollers on either side of the trailer and two sets of larger rollers per side at the rear, which help the boat to self- centre on the trailer. B REVIEW_southern_May14.indd 68 17/04/2014 3:02:43 p.m.
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