Preliminary performance 2018 R27

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Did a quick run on Lake Michigan today. Moderate chop, winds around 10-15 mph from the north.
Cruise into the wind at about 22-25 mph, 4200 rpm and 2mpg. Drop down to 10 mph and fuel goes to about 3.2mpg.
 
More....give us more...I take delivery of mine the second week in June and am craving for any/all info on how this boat runs.

Thnx,

JtheK
 
I can vouch for the Yamaha Performance Data. It follows closely to what I see for my boat.
 
I have seen the Yamaha performance data.

Unfortunately, there is such a backlog on that outboard that I will be getting the 300 hp Suzuki instead, along with a 9.9 Suzuki kicker.

Even though Suzuki hasn't done a performance report on the Suzuki 300 pushing the R-27, I understand that its performance is essentially the same.
 
johnniethek":2kdl9i2r said:
I have seen the Yamaha performance data.

Unfortunately, there is such a backlog on that outboard that I will be getting the 300 hp Suzuki instead, along with a 9.9 Suzuki kicker.

Even though Suzuki hasn't done a performance report on the Suzuki 300 pushing the R-27, I understand that its performance is essentially the same.
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I talked with one person who said he has driven both the Yamaha and Suzuki powered RT-27OB's. The impression I had from him was that the Suzuki might maybe have been slightly quicker getting on plane, and 1-2 mph slower on the top end. No idea on fuel consumption. I imagine they should be fairly close. The Suzuki engine has a slightly smaller displacement and turns up a faster top end, I think by about 500 rpm. My dealer led me to believe the Suzuki is physically easier to work on, and the Yamaha has a better electronic diagnostic package.
 
Took possession of our 2018 last month. Prior boat was a 21 foot deck boat so keep that in mind when I comment. What I find most appealing is the smoothness at which the R27 accelerates and before you know it you at topping out at 39 mph. Feels like you are going about 20 but you look down at the monitor and you see it read 39. We bought ours at a boat show so did not have to wait for delivery. Now that I have it the only thing I would change is I would have had them put the rear thruster on. I have a tough place to dock and could use that capability. Without it I end with a few extra "conversations" with my first mate (wife ). She says "if I would just do this or that I would slide right in the spot". But then there is the current and winds to deal with. Being bigger than the deck boat the wind can blow it around. All this will change when I have dock refitted for this boat. It will be money well spent. Live and learn. I really like the changes they made for 2018. Having the wider seat for the captain is great for grandchildren. And the curved glass up front is great to look out.
 
Can you get that boat with a rear thruster? I thought they didn't include that because the outboard can essentially act like a thruster.

On another matter, does the boat come with (or can it be outfitted with) a generator. Haven't seen anybody talk about using a gen with this new boat.

JtheK
 
johnniethek":1djuecys said:
Can you get that boat with a rear thruster? I thought they didn't include that because the outboard can essentially act like a thruster.

On another matter, does the boat come with (or can it be outfitted with) a generator. Haven't seen anybody talk about using a gen with this new boat.

JtheK
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The Luxury Edition RT-27OB comes with a Generator and A/C w/heat, the Northwest Edition comes with the Webasto diesel heater and no generator. A generator can be added to the Northwest Edition but I think it has to be either DIY or by your dealer. Based on my discussions with RT, they won't add a generator at the factory to a Northwest Edition. The generator goes in the space under the center cockpit hatch. It takes up about 1/3 of the space, but the other 2/3 of the space is hard to get to as the generator is in the way, it is surprisingly quiet. The generator costs about $3.5K on the street, it is a $15K option from RT.
With the way the OB is mounted, and moves, I doubt a rear thruster could be added, or at least it would not be very effective.
 
Admittedly I am not one to say whether or not you can add a rear thurster to the 2018 r27. Comment is more out of frustration at this time and perhaps with more expeerience I will get more comfortable. I live on the intersoastal and have to deal with the sometimes swift current caused by tide changes along with the neighbors pilings . Until I modify my dock it is a bit tight upon returning. Agree with comment on the generator performance. It does run quiet so you can still have a conversation when it is running. Will come in handy on the hot days of summer.
 
Details firming up for the Salish Searcher.

Construction begins 5/12 with completion 6/5, give or take a few days.

SO looking forward to this new boat and new chapter in my life.

JtheK
 
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