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251 CE Main Specifications

Beam Amidships

8'6" (2.59 m)

Center Line Length w/o Engines

24'7" (7.49 m)

Bridge Clearance

8'1" (2.46 m)

Cockpit Depth

20" (0.51 m)

Hull Draft

14" (0.36 m)

Transom Deadrise

16 degrees (SeaV^2® progression)

Maximum HP

300 (224 kW)

Fuel Capacity - Standard

78 gal. (295 l)

Passenger Capacity

10 Weight w/o Engines

3715 lb. (1685 kg)

features & options

251 CE Features & Options

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STANDARD FEATURES

Safety

2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2600 GPH) (9842 LPH)

Basic flotation

Bow grab rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Captain Grady® - digital boat systems & operations guide for iPad & iPhone

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (2)

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Stern rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit & Deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Batteries (2) w/battery select switch (1)

Casting platform insert w/cushion

Cleats - flush mount (pull up)

Cockpit lights - blue LED

Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)

Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted

Drink holders - stainless steel (8)

Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)

Factory engine pre-rigging

Fish box - 74-qt. (81.5 l) forward port & starboard insulated fish box w/ob drain (2)

Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor

International lighting

Ladder - aft swim ladder

Ladder - bow access ladder w/storage enclosure

Livewell - 12.75-gallon (48.3 l) aft insulated raw water livewell w/light & ob drain (500 GPH pump) (1893 LPH)

Rod holders - cockpit (4)

Rod storage - forward vertical (6)

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

Seating - aft bench seat w/port & starboard folding backrests & under seat drop-in boxes

Seating - Deluxe lean bar w/backrest, lockable storage, rod holders (4), 25-gallon (95 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (800 GPH pump) (3028 LPH)

Seating - port & starboard bow cushioned seating w/folding backrests

Stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner & Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), cockpit (2)

Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

Storage - aft rigging compartments (2)

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Storage - port bow compartment w/drawer

Storage - starboard bow compartment w/tackle boxes (4)

Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose

Water tank - 10-gallon (38 l) fresh water

Console

Accessory outlet - 12V (2)

Compass

Drink holders - stainless steel (2)

Fish box - 29-qt. (27 l) insulated storage box under forward console seat

Flush mount electronics area

Head - lockable console w/stand up head area, dome light, bulk storage & portable head

Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion & backrest

Steering - Helm Master EX® w/Integrated Digital Electric Steering (does not include joystick)

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob

T-top w/painted aluminum frame, storage net, LED spreader lights, rod holders (4), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (3) & radar flat

Window - opening window w/screen

Windshield - scratch resistant acrylic integrated w/T-top

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Options

Bow table package

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 HP only)

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat

Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)

Rod storage - lockable horizontal (4)

Seating - aft bench seat center backrest

Ski arch

Steering - Helm Master EX® w/Full Maneuverability

T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)

Windshield wiper

Canvas Options

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

performance

251 CE Performance Data

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Top Speed: 49.6 MPH @ 5800 RPM

Optimum Cruise: 27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise: 7.4

MPG at Optimum Cruise: 3.66

300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Engine Size

4.2L

Test Date

11/17/2013

Prop Size

15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested

5186 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories))

Hardtop

Yes

Bow Pulpit

Bottom Paint

Optimum Cruise

27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.5	1.4	4.07
1500	7.4	2.2	3.36
2000	8.6	3.4	2.57
2500	13.8	5.1	2.71
3000	22.6	6.4	3.56
3300	27.1	7.4	3.66
3500	29.5	8.5	3.46
4000	34.4	11.3	3.06
4500	38.1	14.6	2.61
5000	43.2	19.8	2.18
5500	47.7	25.1	1.90
5800	49.6	26.6	1.86

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300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Engine Size

4.2L

Test Date

11/17/2013

Prop Size

15 1/4 X 18 SWS II SDS

Weight as Tested

5186 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Hardtop

Yes

Bow Pulpit

Bottom Paint

Optimum Cruise

27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

RPM	MPH	GPH	MPG
1000	5.5	1.4	4.07
1500	7.4	2.2	3.36
2000	8.6	3.4	2.57
2500	13.8	5.1	2.71
3000	22.6	6.4	3.56
3300	27.1	7.4	3.66
3500	29.5	8.5	3.46
4000	34.4	11.3	3.06
4500	38.1	14.6	2.61
5000	43.2	19.8	2.18
5500	47.7	25.1	1.90
5800	49.6	26.6	1.86

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Options

Bow table package

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Engine paint - Yamaha factory-painted engine(s), pearlescent white (300 HP only)

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat

Lighting - underwater blue LED (2)

Rod storage - lockable horizontal (4)

Seating - aft bench seat center backrest

Ski arch

Steering - Helm Master EX® w/Full Maneuverability

T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)

Trolling motor pre-rig - swivel mounting bracket w/quick release, head stabilizer, batteries (3), and 20-amp battery charger (trolling motor not included)

Windshield wiper

Canvas Options

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

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300 Yamaha Four-Stroke

Single

Top Speed: 49.6 MPH @ 5800 RPM

Optimum Cruise: 27.1 MPH @ 3300 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise: 7.4

MPG at Optimum Cruise: 3.66

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